Utilizing the Medicinal Properties of <i>Delonix regia</i> for Diseases and Beyond: A Review of its Phytochemistry and Pharmacology: http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v7i12.2

ATM Yusuf; Md. A.M. Shaikat; Md. A. M. Bhuiya; Mycal Dutta; Aninda K. Nath; Pritesh R. Dash

Authors

ATM Yusuf Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Md. A.M. Shaikat Department of Pharmacy, Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Md. A. M. Bhuiya Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Mycal Dutta Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Aninda K. Nath Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Pritesh R. Dash Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Keywords:

Gynaecology, Joint pain, Madagascar, Forest, Delonix regia

Abstract

Delonix regia is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the sedge family.It is a type of blossoming plant near Madagascar. It is renowned for its plant-like leaves and heavenly presentation of orange-red leaves in the summer. It grows as a decorative tree along roadsides and in many tropical areas of the world. It is used to produce bee fodder. In English, it’s called Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant, or Flame Tree. In many areas, it is additionally recognized as a forest. Traditionally, it is the repository of natural medicine. Various components of the Delonix regia plant are used to treat a number of ailments, like inflammation, bronchitis, joint pain, diabetes, anaemia, fever, and pneumonia. Delonix regia can also be used as a treatment for gynaecological problems. Delonix regia additionally has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-microbial, antidiarrheal, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, anti-ulcer, anticancer, antihelminthic, cytotoxic, antioxidant, gastroprotective, wound healing, hypoglycaemic and antifeedant activities.This work mainly provides support for research work on Delonix regia description, traditional uses, economic importance, phytochemical and pharmacological activities. In about 102 articles, quantitative and subjective information was taken from several articles. The quest for this review was completed in the accompanying data sets: Google Scholar, ResearchGate, PubMed, and other applicable distributed materials.The literature review of Delonix regia indicates that it has extensive pharmacological properties that really help treat a few disorders.Delonix regia plant parts are used as traditional medicine around the world. All parts of a plant, mainly the leaf, flower, bark, and roots, have active and inactive chemical compounds.

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