PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM– A REVIEW

Abstract

Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. (Fabaceae) commonly known as Bijasal or Indian Kino is important plant used traditionally for medicinal purposes. Several chemical constituents like pterostilbene, epicatechin, pterosupin, marsupsin, etc., have been identified and isolated. Pterocarpus marsupium extract shows promising results in cataract and hypertriglyceridaemia. This plant has various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective etc. This paper explains the evidence-based information regarding the phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of the plant which helps the researchers for more qualitative research.