The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2016;5(4):160-166 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2016.5408
Pharmacological and phytochemical studies on Acacia modesta Wall; A review
1. Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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The use of plants with therapeutic properties is as ancient as human civilization. Acacia modesta belongs to family Fabaceae and is a deciduous tree which has medium or small size. Traditionally, it has been used to treat leprosy, wounds, dysentery, venereal diseases, cough, body weakness, bacterial infections and backache. Many pharmacological activities have been reported viz. antibacterial, antifungal, anti-hyperglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, anti-termite, antioxidant, brine shrimp cytotoxicity, haemagglutination, insecticidal, phytotoxic and spasmolytic. While various flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, non-protein amino acids, fixed oils and cyclitols have been isolated from this plant. This review is an attempt to provide adequate information on ethno-medicinal uses, general morphology, pharmacological and phytochemical properties of the plant.
Acacia modesta, Phulai, pharmacology, Phytochemistry.
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