Prosopis Cineraria: A Desert Treasure Trove of Bioactive Compounds
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/652m4m57Keywords:
Khejri, Phytochemicals, Bioactive properties, Therapeutic applications, Toxicology, MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration)Abstract
Prosopis cineraria, commonly known as the Khejri tree, is a keystone species in arid and semiarid ecosystems, valued for its ecological, nutritional, and medicinal significance. This review
comprehensively examines the phytochemical composition and bioactive properties of P.
cineraria, highlighting its potential for therapeutic and nutraceutical applications. The plant's
various parts are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic
acids, responsible for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic
effects, among others. Traditional medicine systems have long utilized P. cineraria to treat
various ailments, which recent scientific investigations have corroborated. Methodologies
reviewed include phytochemical screening via chromatography and spectrophotometry, and in
vitro and in vivo bioactivity assays.
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