Author(s):
Ruchika Patel, Mamta Patel, Krishna Patel, Amruta.Patil, Sunil Pawar
Email(s):
patelruchika1510@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00046 
Address:
Ruchika Patel1, Mamta Patel2, Krishna Patel3, Amruta.Patil4, Sunil Pawar5
Department of Chemistry P. S.G.V.P. M’S College of Pharmacy Shahada 425409 Maharashtra.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Prosopis cineraria, a keystone species in arid and semi-arid ecosystems, holds significant ecological, medicinal, and socio-economic importance. This review comprehensively examines its botanical characteristics, phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and ethnomedicinal relevance. The plant is rich in bioactive constituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds, which contribute to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties. Traditional medicinal systems including Ayurveda and Unani have long utilized various parts of the tree—bark, pods, leaves, and gum—for treating ailments such as asthma, dysentery, bronchitis, and diabetes. Furthermore, its ecological role in nitrogen fixation and soil stabilization underscores its environmental value in desert afforestation and climate resilience. The study emphasizes the necessity for advanced pharmacological validation and sustainable utilization strategies to ensure conservation and therapeutic exploration of this valuable species.
Cite this article:
Ruchika Patel, Mamta Patel, Krishna Patel, Amruta.Patil, Sunil Pawar. A Review on the Medicinal and Pharmacological Uses of Prosopis cineraria. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):311-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00046
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Ruchika Patel, Mamta Patel, Krishna Patel, Amruta.Patil, Sunil Pawar. A Review on the Medicinal and Pharmacological Uses of Prosopis cineraria. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):311-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00046 Available on: https://ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-3-15
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