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TEPHROSIA PURPUREA (L.) PERS. (SHARPUNKHA): PHARMACOGNOSTICAL PROFILE, PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL USES - A REVIEW
Brahma Nand Jha*, Hanshika Yadav, Anamika and Mozammel Haque
ABSTRACT
Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. is a highly branched suberect herbaceous perennial which is a member of the tribe Millettieae, subfamily Faboideae, and family Fabaceae, popularly referred to as Sharpunkha, and is a well-established medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. Along with a detailed examination of its phytochemical elements, including flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, and terpenoids, this review seeks to present a thorough pharmacognostical profile that includes both macroscopic and microscopic features. Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties are only a few of Tephrosia purpurea's therapeutic potentials. Overall, several properties appear to be the most promising pharmacological effect of TP. Its therapeutic importance, possible mechanisms of action, and pharmacological confirmation are highlighted. This study aims to encourage additional pharmacological investigation and development of Tephrosia purpurea-based therapeutic uses by combining traditional knowledge with current research.
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