Abstract

Plants with therapeutic importance are widely used by humans to acquire healthy lifestyle. Parkinsonia aculeate (PA) belonging to family fabaceae is one such shrub mostly widespread various countries of world. P. aculeata is a shrubby tree, growing to a height of 4–10 m. This species has been introduced and become naturalized in Asia, Africa and Europen while it is native of north, south and Central America. Currently P. aculeata can now be found in most tropical, sub-tropical and Mediterranean countries. In this article pharmacological potential of Parkinsonia aculeata is briefly covered. Phytochemical evaluation of the leaves, flowers and steam of Parkinsonia aculeata has revealed the presence of glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids and saponins. Tradiationally it is a well known medicinal shrub for its beneficial effects as antipyretic, antimaterial, diaphoretic and abortifacient. These actions are attributed to either regulation of various molecular pathway linked with various disorders or antioxidant property.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.