DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajp.2026.v15i10.006

Pages: 259-265

Bauhinia variegata Linn (Kachnar) a medicinal plant in the family of Fabaceae, has been well utilized in traditional medicinal systems for the management of different disorders. This review provides a summary of the phytochemical composition and medicines of various parts of the plant such as its bark, leaves, flowers, buds, seed and roots. Its dried leaves contain flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, saponins, glycosides and steroids; all of these have been identified as responsible for its wide range of pharmacological actions. Different extract of Bauhinia variegata has been reported with strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihyperlipidemic, anticancer, antidiabetic, anticataract, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and wound healing activity. Its phenolic and flavonoid nature is primarily responsible for its antioxidant, cytoprotective activities. Phytotherapeutic potential use, backed up by scientific evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies, has been revealed.