PHARMACOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC IMPORTANCE OF DESMOSTACHYA BIPINNATA- A REVIEW

Phytochemical analysis of Desmostachya bipinnata resulted in isolation of coumarins (scopoletine and umbelliferone), carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, alkaloids, tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, triterpenoids, amino acids and glycosides. Pharmacological studies revealed that the plant possessed antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, gastrointestinal, anticancer, diuretic, anti-urolithiatic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, bronchodilitation and antihistaminic effects. The current review will highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Desmostachya bipinnata. Keywords: chemical constituents, pharmacology, Desmostachya bipinnata.