PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY STUDY OF ACACIA PENNATA

Mokal Abhishek B.*, Tagad Rupesh, Khairnar Sushil B., Hire Mitali S., Gunjal Dhanashri S. and Gaikwad Rohan D.

ABSTRACT

A large scrambling or climbing shrub with lots of prickles, Acacia pennata syn. Senegalia pennata is also known as Cha-oum and Climbing wattle. It is indigenous to South and South-East Asia and can be found in all of India, including the Himalayan regions up to 1700 metres. It's a very practical plant with tasty leaves. In India, the Ayurvedic and Siddha medical systems both employ plants for medicinal purposes. In Siddha, Acacia pennata is referred to as Indan, Indu, Iyak Koluntu (Tender leaves) and in Ayurveda as Aadaari, Ari, Latakhadira. The entire plant is used to treat leprosy, haemorrhages, wounds, pain, burns, and digestive issues. The stem and heartwood are used to treat leprosy. Asthma is treated and aggravated pitta is soothed with the plant's bark.

Keywords: .