Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant
Numerous tree species that are underutilized can be used as food, fodder, and potentially medicinal substances. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. (B. aegyptiaca) (family Zygophyllaceae) is an evergreen xerophyte with ample beneficial attribute. It is effective to cure several diseases include malaria,...
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| description | Numerous tree species that are underutilized can be used as food, fodder, and potentially medicinal substances. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. (B. aegyptiaca) (family Zygophyllaceae) is an evergreen xerophyte with ample beneficial attribute. It is effective to cure several diseases include malaria, epilepsy, constipation, intestinal worm infection, syphilis, asthma, jaundice, haemorrhoid, stomach aches, asthma, diarrhoea, dysentery, and wound healings. It also has contraceptive antifeedant, anti-carcinogenic, molluscicidal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-helminthic, antioxidant, immune-stimulant, antioxidant, antiviral and antidiabetic activities. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. (B. aegyptiaca) possesses various active compounds like lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, organic acids, alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids that mainly responsible for its pharmaceutical activities. In conclusion, the diverse pharmacological activities of this plant make it a valuable resource for developing new herbal remedies and pharmaceutical products. This review reveals bioactive compounds, medicinal uses, pharmacological significance, and toxicological effects of various parts of Balanites aegyptiaca. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9f415402cef4a18b5f8b1179004a0102025-08-20T03:53:13ZengElsevierPhytomedicine Plus2667-03132025-05-015210080410.1016/j.phyplu.2025.100804Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plantVikram Thakkar0Prashant Kumar Dhakad1Raghav Mishra2Ritu M Gilhotra3Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India.Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India.; Corresponding author at: Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, IndiaLloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Plot No.-11, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India.Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India.Numerous tree species that are underutilized can be used as food, fodder, and potentially medicinal substances. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. (B. aegyptiaca) (family Zygophyllaceae) is an evergreen xerophyte with ample beneficial attribute. It is effective to cure several diseases include malaria, epilepsy, constipation, intestinal worm infection, syphilis, asthma, jaundice, haemorrhoid, stomach aches, asthma, diarrhoea, dysentery, and wound healings. It also has contraceptive antifeedant, anti-carcinogenic, molluscicidal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-helminthic, antioxidant, immune-stimulant, antioxidant, antiviral and antidiabetic activities. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. (B. aegyptiaca) possesses various active compounds like lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, organic acids, alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids that mainly responsible for its pharmaceutical activities. In conclusion, the diverse pharmacological activities of this plant make it a valuable resource for developing new herbal remedies and pharmaceutical products. This review reveals bioactive compounds, medicinal uses, pharmacological significance, and toxicological effects of various parts of Balanites aegyptiaca.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031325000764Balanites aegyptiacaAilmentsBioactive compoundsHerbal drugPharmacological potential |
| spellingShingle | Vikram Thakkar Prashant Kumar Dhakad Raghav Mishra Ritu M Gilhotra Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant Phytomedicine Plus Balanites aegyptiaca Ailments Bioactive compounds Herbal drug Pharmacological potential |
| title | Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| title_full | Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| title_fullStr | Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| title_short | Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of Balanites aegyptiaca linn.: Exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| title_sort | phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of balanites aegyptiaca linn exploring the therapeutic potential of a traditional medicinal plant |
| topic | Balanites aegyptiaca Ailments Bioactive compounds Herbal drug Pharmacological potential |
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