Phytochemistry and pharmacological profile of Prosopis cineraria: a review

Jagruti S. Vaza , Dr. Satish A. Bhalerao

Prosopis cineraria, Phytoconstituents, Pharmacological activities.

Prosopis cineraria are commonly known as Khejri, Its synonym is Prosopis spicigera. It belongs to the family Leguminosae and subfamily Mimosoideae. The leaves are good fodder for camels, goats and donkeys. The tree prosopis have climatic adaptation so it can easily survive in a broad range of climatic variation. It is very useful tree and famous especially in desert area due to its spread ability and importance. It is also known as “Golden tree” or “Wonder tree” of the desert. The plant possesses the major pharmacological activities which includes analgesic, anthyperlipidemic, antipyretic and antimicrobial activity. It is used traditionally in the treatment of various infirmities like leukoderma, leprosy, asthma, dyspepsia etc. The numbers of phytoconstituents like tannins, steroids, flavone derivatives, alkaloids etc. has been isolated from the plant. Pharmacological activities like antiinflammatory, anticonvulsant, antifungal, anticancer, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, abortifacient, antioxidant, antimicrobial and wound healing properties have been reported of different plant extracts. The present review deals with phytoconstituents and potential pharmacological activities of Prosopis cineraria.

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"Phytochemistry and pharmacological profile of Prosopis cineraria: a review", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no.635 - 638, May-2018, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1805095.pdf

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