Abstract

ETHANOMEDICINAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF DELONIX REGIA: A REVIEW

Vaishnavi Shirsath* and Sneha Sonawane

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Abstract

Delonix regia is an ornamental tree of the legume family. He has two species in the genus Delonix, such as Delonix regia Rafin. and Delonix Elata. Delonix regia is a flowering plant. It contains 5 out of 5 petals, 4 of which are the same color but 1 of which is a different color and has white streaks. Delonix regia is said to have antidiarrheal, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antibacterial effects. It has been used in folk medicine in several civilizations to treat constipation, inflammation, arthritis, hemiplegia, fluoride and rheumatism. Delonix regia flower has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for gynecological ailments., which is also used as a tablet binder. Delonix elata has been reported to have antioxidant, anti-arthritic, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory properties. Delonix regia, Delonix errata, flower petals, rheumatism, gynecological diseases, also used as a binder in tablets. Delonix elata is said to have antioxidant, anti-arthritic, anti-ulcer and antiinflammatory properties.

Keywords: Delonix regia, Delonix elata, petals, rheumatism and gynecological.