Abstract :
Plants in the Tephrosia genus are members of the Fabaceae family. It is a flowering plant that belongs to the angiosperm family and has over 350 different species. It is widely distributed throughout the world's tropical and subtropical climates. Since the herbal remedy is popular because it has few side effects, the genus Tephrosia is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Among their many pharmacological effects are hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-hyperlipidemic, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-cancer, and in some species, anti-feedant functions. They also have larvicidal, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcer properties. In order to support the continued use of these plants and lay the groundwork for future research, it is crucial to build a foundation by compiling a variety of pertinent data into a single document. As a result, the present study reviewed the key studies done on the Tephrosia genus.
Keyword :
Tephrosia; Fabaceae; Traditional medicine; Phramacognostical; Pharmacological activity