kancanara rakta :
CONCLUSION:
Kanchnara (Bauhinia variegata Linn.) is the medicinal
plant with a potential to cure various diseases. We have
discussed about the pharmacological activities, traditional,
medicinal uses, cultivation, collection, chemical
constituents and history of . The Bauhinia variegata
important chemical constituents present in it are
flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, tannins and terpenoids
which are responsible for different pharmacological
properties of Linn. Bauhinia variegata Bauhinia variegata
Linn. act as anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer,
nephroprotective, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anticancer and hepatoprotective agent. Further studies on
Bauhinia variegata should be done for the investigation of
the molecular mechanisms of action of various
phytoprinciples present in it. A wide variety of biological
potential of has been proved by the Bauhinia variegata
scientific research. This plant can be used in the
preparation of various medicines due to its phytochemical
and pharmacological properties.
