Ethno medicinal, pharmacological properties and Chemistry of Fabaceae Family

Singh Birjatinder*1, Singh Joga2, Malik Vivek Singh3

ABSTRACT

Different medicinal plants and their medicinal values are widely used for various ailments throughout the world. Various chemical constituents isolated and characterized from Fabaceae plant species are described. These included alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, Triterpenoids, phenols, stilbenes and many others. Some important biological and pharmacological activities reported from various parts of plant species and from these plants, the isolated constituents demonstrated analgecis, CNS depressant, hypoglycaemic, antioxidant, antimicrobial and hepatoprotective activities. Experiments depicting above said potentials has been conducted on Fabaceae family plants. Among the Fabaceae family plants, Cajanus cajan has very important medicinal value. The review article will therefore give a critical overview of different phytochemicals and various medicinal properties belonging mainly to plant Cajanus cajan.

Keywords: Fabaceae, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Stilbenes, Terpinoides.