Abstract

Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC, a highly valuable medicinal herb from the Daspushpam category of Ayurvedic essential plants in the Oxalidaceae family. It is also called as, little tree plant, life plant and sensitive plant growing in Africa, South Asia and Madagascar's tropical region. It has an intriguing characteristic that is similar to that of the touch-me-not plant. This article describes the synonyms, biological source, phytoconstituents and various pharmacological activities of Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC, which include Anti-inflammatory, Anti diabetic, Anti urolithiatic, Antibacterial, Immunomodulatory and anti tumor activity, Nephroprotective activity, Antifertility, Radioprotective, Hypocholesterolemic effect, Wound healing, Anti-fungal activity, Antihypertensive, Analgesic activity, Antipyretic activity, Chemoprotective activity, Anti-fungal activity ,Anti angiogenic activity, Anti-metastatic activity, Larvicidal activity and Diuretic activity.

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