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Prosopis Cineraria: Nature’s Gift to Pharmacy

Darshana P. Patel, Bhagyashri N. Nehete, Yogesh B. Rokade, Sunil P. Pawar

Abstract


Prosopis cineraria is commonly known as Khejri, Shami. It is a leguminous multipurpose tree. The tree prosopis cineraria have Climatic adaptation so it can simply stay alive in a broad range of climatic variation. It is very useful tree and Famous especially in desert area due to its spreadability and importance. It is also known as “Golden tree” or “Wonder tree” of the desert. Prosopis cineraria stem bark is useful in the treatment of Rheumatism, Cough, Common cold, Anthelmintic disorder, dysentery, Bronchitis, Asthma, Leucoderma, piles and Tremors of the Muscles. The Prosopis cineraria play an significant role in the socio-economic growth of the farmers. The Wood of the prosopis cineraria is the main part of the tree that has economic importance it is used for fuel, firewood and Charcoal. Flowers of the prosopis cineraria are used for skin disease, as a blood purifier and producing a cooling effect. Prosopis cineraria provides safeguard in pregnancy by preventing miscarriage in pregnancy. Dry pods of the prosopis cineraria is Known as sangri and it is the foremost part of some rajasthani dishes and also have a broader range of Pharmaceutical application like in pain, High cholesterol level, Diabetes, Anaemia, Kidney & Liver disorders. The leaf of the tree is known as loom and they have high nutrient content like Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Minerals and Vitamins. The Leaf of the Prosopis cineraria is used in mouth ulcer and eye trouble, the leaf of prosopis Have Antibacterial, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic and Antioxidant activity. The following Article covers all pharmaceutical property of Prosopis cineraria with chemical constituents.


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