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Review on Medicinal Importance of Fabaceae Family December 30, 2016 Archives • 2016 • vol.3 • 151-156 REVIEW ON MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF FABACEAE FAMILY Ahmad, F.1; Anwar, F.2; Hira, S.3 1Riphah International University- Pakistan 2Riphah International University- Pakistan 3Riphah International University- Pakistan *[email protected] Abstract Wild plant gathering is an ancient tradition that has endured in many rural communities in Pakistan. In the recent times, the practice of herbal medicine is diminishing. Thus in the way of revitalization of traditional herbal medicines, it is an effort to record the valuable ethno-botanical and ethno-medicinal knowledge. The research was carried by studying 25 different plants of family leguminosea/fabacea belonging to different species. The family “leguminosae” has extremely diverse characteristics which includes that, it is one of the most imporatantgroup of plant, because these are used by humans such as legumes are using as crops , green manures and forages. The family leguminosae is also divided into 3 subfamilies papilionodae, caesalpinioideae and mimosoideae. These plants had a number of pharmacological action including analgesic activity, anti- inflammatory, antiulcer, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. Keywords: Fabeacea, Astragalus, Indigofera, Acacia, symbiotic relationship _______________________________________ http://pharmacologyonline.silae.it ISSN: 1827-8620 PhOL Ahmad, et al 152 (151-156) Introduction photosynthesis. The tendency of legumes for semi The plant family Leguminosea or Fabaceae includes aired to aired habitat is related to a nitrogen legumes which are fruits of plants and plant is demanding metabolism and this is thought to be an known as plant of bean or pea. In the world, among adaption for unpredictable habitat.[2] largest families of flowering plant, leguminosae is 3rd largest group of plant having 19,400 species and Material and Methods are classified in about 730 genera. The prevalent Plants Belongs to Family Leguminosea/ Fabaceae and largest genera are Astragalus that is over 2,400 Acacia catechu species , Acacia that is over 950 species, and Acacia catechu belongs to family Fabaceae .Its Indigofera which are about 700 species , Crotalaria common name is khair. The part which is used for is about 700 species, and Mimosa is around 500 medicinal purpose is bark. It has Anti-inflammatory. species , which comprises about 9.4% of all [6]Hepatoprotective, Antipyretic, antidiarrheal, flowering plant species.[1] The family hypoglycaemic activity.[7] “leguminosae” has extremely diverse characteristics which includes that is one of the most important Acacia nilotica group of plant, because these are used by humans Acacia niloticabelongs to sub family mimosecea. Its such as legumes are using as crops , green manures common name is Kikar, Babool. Bark is used for and forages. These plants are also using to medicinal purposes. It has Antihypertensive, synthesize a large range of natural products antispasmodic, [8] anti-inflammatory [9] and including flavors, poison, dyes, and also has a great antifungal activities.[10] importance in medicinal purpose. [2] In history, and as well as, traditionally these herbs provide a safe Acacia modestaWall and effective therapy for the treatment of Acacia modestaWall belongs to familyFabaceae. Its numerous diseases. As combination of herbs also common name is Phulahi. Itsleaves and gums are use for a number of diseases but better used for medicinal purposes. Analgesic, anti- understanding can be attained by analyzing the inflammatory, anti-platelet, [11]heam agglutination, pharmacological action of individual constituents. antibacterial, phytotoxic and insecticidal activities are [3] No doubt, new allopathic drugs are also using in included in it.[12] the treatment of many diseases but certain type of side effects are also associated with them. Such Cicerarietinum L. crude form of herb are relatively less effective but Family of this plant is Fabaceae. Its seeds are used for they possess comparatively little side effects.[4] medicinal purpose. It is commonly known as Chicken pea. It has Free radical scavenging and antioxidant Characteristics of the Fabaceae activity, [13] beneficial effects CVD, type 2 diabetes, Main and unique feature of this family is its digestive diseases and some cancers.[14] legumes which are the fruit of the plant. Species of this family ranges from dwarf herbs of arctic and Caesalpiniapulcherrima alpine vegetation to massive tree of tropical forest. It belongs to sub family Caesalpiniaceae. It is The family leguminosae is also divided into 3 commonly called as Barbados pride. The parts which subfamilies papilionodae, caesalpinioideae and are used for medicinal purpose include leaves, stem mimosoideae. Sometimes these sub families are bark, flower, buds and pod. It has anti-inflammatory also recognizes as a separate and independent activity [15], antiulcer, anticancer, ant diabetic, anti- families. Identification of these subfamilies is done rheumatic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and cytotoxic by their flowers.[5] pharmacological activities.[16, 17] Legumes of this family are also used for economically for nitrogen fixation.as legumes are CajanusCajan able to convert the atmospheric nitrogen into Commonly known pigeon pea belong to family useful nitrogenous compounds, which are used for Fabaceae. Its leaves has many pharmacological the growth of plant. This is done by the bacteria of effects includingantihyperglycemic, [18] antioxidant. the genus Rhizobium present in the root nodules. [19], anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective effects [20]and There is development of symbiotic relationship has protective effects againstDox-induced neuronal among bacteria and legumes.so they able to fix free dysfunction.[21] nitrogen for plants and in return legumes are able to provide fixed carbon produced by _______________________________________ http://pharmacologyonline.silae.it ISSN: 1827-8620 PhOL Ahmad, et al 153 (151-156) Desmodiumgangeticum activity [38] laxative, digestive, carminative, remedy It belongs to family Fabaceae.Its common name for bili- ousness, bile disorders and febrile conditions. isShahtara. Its seeds are used for pharmacological [39] action. It has immunopotentiatory actions ,action againstLeishmania-infection Conclusion [22]hypocholesterolemic, and free radical The present study deals with the study of medicinal scavenging activity.[23] plants. A total of 25 plants belonging to different species of leguminosea family. Different plants part Delonixregia were used for different diseases in past. This study Delonixregia belongs to sub family Caesalpiniaceae showed that many people of developed areas still and is commonly called as Royal Poinciana. Its depend upon the use of medical plants or ayeuvedic leaves are used for pharmacological action. It has treatment for a number of diseases. Anti-diabetic [24], Anti-inflammatory [25], hepatoprotective and anti-oxidant effects [26]. Discussion As Plants are used for a long period of time for the Glycyrrhizaglabra treatment of certain diseases which is termed as Glycyrrhizaglabra belongs to family Fabaceae. Its ayeuvedic treatment but here we concluded commonly called as liquorice and the part which are scientifically that which plant possess any of these used for medicinal purpose is root and leaves. It has specific property, so this article presents a study of anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, expectorant, Plants which possess efficacy for a number of illness. antimicrobial, [27] memory enhancement and anti- This healthcare knowledge transmitted orally from genotoxic effect.[28] one generation to generation. As we have abundant source of these plants. Hopefully in future we will be Pisumsativum able to use these plants in our medical treatments. It is commonly called as pea and belongs to family FabaceaeIts leaves are used for medicinal Acknowledgement purposes.Antimalarial, [29] anti-oxidant, anti- I am thankful to Miss Fareeha Anwar form Riphah inflammatory and immunomodulating potentials International University Lahore for her contribution have investigated in this plant.[30] and encouragement in present work. Pseudopiptadeniacontorta References It belongs to family Leguminosae and commonly 1. Rahman, A.M. and M.I.A. Parvin, Study of Medicinal Uses on Fabaceae Family at Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Research in Plant known asSaia-de-comadre. Its leaves has anti- Sciences, 2014. 2(1): p. 6-8. oxidant potential and anti-viral activity.[31] 2. Patel, S. and D.B. Shah, Phylogeny in Few Species of Leguminosae Family Based on matK Sequence. Sutherlandia frutescens Computational Molecular Biology, 2014. 4(4). It belongs to family Fabaceaeand commonly called 3. Sinclair, S., Chinese herbs: a clinical review of Astragalus, Ligusticum, and Schizandrae. Alternative Medicine Review, kankerbos. Its shoots has analgesic, anti- 1998. 3: p. 338-344. inflammatory and ant diabetic properties.[32] 4. Mali, R.G. and A.A. Mehta, A review on anthelmintic plants. Natural product radiance, 2008. 7(5): p. 466-475. Trigonellafoenum-graecum 5. Harborne, J., Phytochemistry of the Leguminosae. Phytochemical Dictionary of the Leguminosae, eds Bisby, FA Commonly known fenugreeks belong to family et al. London: Chapman & Hall, 1994. Fabaceae .Its leaves and seeds are used for study of 6. Burnett, B., et al., A medicinal extract of Scutellaria pharmacological effect.It has anti-inflammatory, baicalensis and Acacia catechu acts as a dual inhibitor of antipyretic
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