Evaluation of phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Guazuma tomentosa L.

Abstract

Guazuma tomentosa. L is belonging to the family Sterculiaceae and commonly called Bastard cedarain Sanskrit Rudraakshi. Medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m height. Guazuma tomentosa is indigenous to tropical america on both continents and found throughout the amazon rainforest. Guazuma is called guasima or guacima in mexico, where it has a very long history of indigenous use. Ethnobotanical uses of guazuma tomentosa . Antidysenteric, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, astringent, antimicrobial, diaphoretic, depurative, febrifuge, hepatoprotective, emollient, pectoral, stomachic, refrigerant, sudorific and styptic. Phytochemically plant contains steroids, fatty acids, flavanoids, glycosides, tannins, carbohydrates, mucilage. Guazuma tomentosa holds a place in herbal medicine systems in many tropical countries. Guazuma tomentosa has long history of effective uses in herbal medicine propelling. Researchers to begin studied its properties and activities in the laboratory. It has been the subjectof numerous research since. In the first study examined using various in-vitro and in-vivo research study onexperimental animal models (rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and insects). Pharmacological evaluation on plant demonstrate till date are anti-diabetic action, anti-hypertensive, anti-microbial action, anti-oxidant, antiulceraction, hair growth promoter, weight loss agent. The plant appears to have a broad spectrum of activity on several ailments.