A brief review on chemoprofling and pharmacological potential of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC

Abstract

Desmodium gangeticum, also known as Salaparni, is an endangered medicinal herb from the Leguminosae family and Fabaceae sub-family. This plant is an essential component of Laghupanchamoola and the broader Dashamoola formulations in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is considered a premier medicinal herb. Globally, researchers have investigated the plant for its rich variety of bioactive compounds, including Gangetinoid, Gangetinin, N,N-tryptamine, Kaempferol, and Quercetin. Desmodium gangeticum exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, wound healing, antifungal, antidiabetic, anticancer, antidiarrheal, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, antiamoebic, hepatoprotective, nematocidal, and cardio-protective properties. It is employed in the treatment of various health issues including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, and asthma. This review seeks to summarise the chemical profiling and therapeutic potential of Desmodium gangeticum.

Keywords: Desmodium gangeticum; chemo-profiling, Fabaceae; medicinal properties; phytochemical.