A Comprehensive Review on Anti-Inflammatory Activity of The Traditional Plants Plumbago zeylanica(Chitra)

Abstract

Medicinal plants have long been utilised as a source of medicine and are in high demand throughout the world. They've been around for a long time, and they've been utilised to cure and prevent ailments. Plumbago zeylanica is a medicinal plant that is frequently utilised for its medicinal properties. It contains several bioactive compounds like napthoquinones, flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, tri-terpenoids, tannins, fixed oils, fats, proteins, etc. among all plumbagin is most important bioactive compounds. It possesses wide range of pharmaceutical activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, antidiabetic etc. Several investigations on its pharmacological activity have been conducted. The goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of P. zeylanica's chemical composition and pharmacological action.