ABSTRACT:
Over half of the global population depends on traditional medicine, which plays a significant role, especially through the utilization of plant extracts and their active components. Among these, Cordia dichotoma Forst., a plant of the Boragenaceae family, also known as bhokar, lasura, gonda, Indian cherry, and shlesmataka, is of medium to small size. This plant contains various phytoconstituents such as carbohydrates, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. Flavonoids and phenolic compounds are the most common phytoconstituents found in Cordia dichotoma, recognized for their potent antioxidant properties and their diverse pharmacological and therapeutic benefits against chronic illnesses. Different parts of the plant, including leaves, fruit, bark, and seeds, have been found to have properties that can help with diabetes, ulcers, inflammation, immune system regulation, and pain relief, among other conditions. It has also been shown to have antibacterial, antiviral, and cough-relieving properties.
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Dr. Rahulkumar D. Rahane, Karishma K. More*, Shrihari D. Shinde, Prof. Vaibhav N. Kadam, Siddhant S. Nagare, Pravinkumar M. Pawar. Unraveling Bhokar's Secret's : A Review of It's Medicinal and Pharmacological Significance. IJRPAS, March 2025; 4 (3): 28-35.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4304
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