Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW:- BOUGAINVILLEA SPECTABILIS

*Harshika Singh and Himanshu Singh

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Abstract

Bougainvillea spectabilis, also known as paper flower, is said to possess a variety of health rewards, such as anti-cancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiulcer features. The ancient medicinal herb Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. has a variety of bioactive chemicals. Alkaloids, quinones, saponins, tannins, phenolics, glycosides, phlobotannins and terpenoids are among the phytoconstituents that have been identified as the foundation of their medicinal qualities. The other significant ingredients that support the healing qualities are pinitol, quercetin, quercetagetin, bougainvinones, and terpinolene. Research has shown that medicinal plants are readily available and have less adverse effects than other pharmaceuticals, they are frequently used in the manufacturing of new remedies.

Keywords: Bougainvillea spectabilis, Paper flower, Medicinal herb, Phytoconstituents, Remedies.