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EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF BOMBAX CEIBA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS IN DRUG DEVLOPEMENT

Vishal Vaijanath Tambare, Priyanka Ramling Todkari, *Shrutika Gaurihar Katkar, Rushikesh Rajendra Maske, Shraddha Dingare, Dr. Meera Deshmukh

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Abstract

The Red Silk Cotton Tree, Bombax ceiba has received a lot of interest recently for its potential as a treatment. This in depth review study explores the amazing plants many therapeutic uses and qualities in the field of drug development. The tropical tree Bombax ceiba, which is native to Asia, has long history of traditional medicinal use. Alkaloids, flavonoids and phenolic compounds are among its various chemical constituents which have piqued the curiosity of researchers looking for new sources of medicinal agents. This review complies a wide range of studies investigating its pharmacological properties, including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases as well as its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefit. Moreover, the research highlights Bombax ceiba‟s potential as a source of natural products for drug discovery by illuminating the separation and identification of bioactive chemicals from it. Understanding its molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways can help us understand how to use it for medicinal purposes. This review paper summarizes the current understanding of therapeutic qualities of Bombax ceiba, highlighting its promise as a source of novel medications and highlighting its promise as a source of novel medications and highlighting the significance of further study to fully realize its therapeutic potential in contemporary medicine.

Keywords: Bombax ceiba, Medicinal properties, Therapeutic potential, Bioactive compounds, Traditional medicine, Therapeutic applications.