A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL AND CHEMISTRY ACTIVITY OF ALBIZIA LEBBECK (L). BENTH

Abstract

Albizia lebbeck (L). is a therapeutically potential plant drug and a financially significant plant with mechanical, therapeutic uses. The plant contains a variety of secondary metabolites such as saponins, alkaloids, nitrogenous compounds, and flavonoids. It has been cultivated recently as a flowering pot plant and therefore abundant propagation of plant material for commercial use is of great importance. This species also produces secondary metabolites, some of which are pharmacological interests. The important pharmacological activities are allergic conjunctivitis, anti-histaminic, anti-bacterial, anthelmintic, anti-convulsive, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this paper is to use evidence-based information regarding the photochemistry and pharmacological action of this A. lebbeck plant.