Abstract

TRADITIONAL & MEDICINAL USES OF PLANT DELONIX REGIA – A REVIEW

Ishwar M. Jadhav*, Krushna K. Zambare, Vishal G. Sakhare and Rahul M. Sagade

ABSTRACT

Delonix regia, also known as flame of forest, Delonix regia is well known for its beautiful flowers is a semi-deciduous tree, distributed throughout Madagascar, India, Africa and Northern Australia. Various parts of the plant are traditional and Medicinal used for the treatment of different ailments such as inflammation, rheumatism, bronchitis, diabetes, anemia, fever, gynecological disorders, and pneumonia. The plant possess antioxidant, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, wound healing, antiarthritic, larvicidal, antimalarial, antiemetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antihemolytic, diuretic, and anthelmintic activities. This review is an up-to-date compilation on its traditional uses in context to phytochemical and pharmacological perspectives.

Keywords: Delonix regia, Traditional medicinal plant, Pharmacological activity.