DIVERSE PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIALS OF BETULA UTILIS: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract

Herbs have wide range of pharmacological activities including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-HIV gives them great potential as treatments for a wide variety of infectious disorders. The present review was emphasized on the evaluation of diverse pharmacological potentials of Betula utilis that have been confirmed by the researchers. Studies were analysed and extracted from the publications done at Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and other reputed journals. The bark of the betula utilis tree has antiseptic and carminative properties. Betula utilis, a common medicinal plant, is just one of the more than a thousand plant species known to contain significant pharmacological characteristics. Betula utilis belongs to Betulaceae family that can be found on the moraines around Bhojbasa in Uttarakhand, India, not far from the mouth of the Gangotri glacier. A moderate-sized tree that can reach heights of up to 20 metres. Bark has shown different chemical constituents i.e., acetylo-heanolic acid, lupeol, oleanolic acid, lupenone etc. Traditional use shows that bark has been used in treating a wide range of conditions, including bronchitis, convulsions, leprosy, blood disorders, contraceptive, antibacterial, fragrant, carminative, ear infections etc. It has been shown to have potent anticancer effects. Because to its many beneficial pharmacological properties, including antibacterial, anticancer, anti-obesity, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-HIV properties. In conclusion, Betula utilis is a promising research-oriented plant that might be effective in the cure and management of numerous medical conditions/ ailments through incorporating in different suitable dosage forms.