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PALASHA BEEJA (BUTEA MONOSPERMA LAN-KUTZE)- A LITERARY REVIEW

Anuj Jain*, Shreedevi Huddar, Drakshayani N. Benni and Ashvini S. M.

Abstract

Butea monosperma is a member of the Fabales order and the Fabaceae family of plants. In Hindi, this herb is generally referred to as palas. Because of the vivid orange and crimson hues of its blossoms, it is also known as "the flame of the forest." Following its scientific name, Butea monosperma, it is known by its trade name, "Butea." The Butea monosperma species is indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions of India, the Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. Tribal and rural populations utilize the herb extensively to treat a variety of illnesses. Many conditions, including eye illness, chronic fever, splenic enlargement, leucorrhea, epilepsy, leprosy, liver problems, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antifertility, and gout, are treated with flowers. The plant parts are utilized as gum, extract, juice, infusion, and powder. Other phytoconstituents found in the flower include butrin, iso-butrin, triterene, coreserpine, iso-coreserpine, isomonospermoside, chalcones, aurones, flavonoid (Prunetin, palisitrin), and steroids. Oil, proteolytic and lypolytic enzymes, plant proteinase and polypeptidase, a nitrogenous acidic substance, and palasonin are all found in B. monosperma seeds. Several pharmacognostic and pharmacological features of the plant are summarized in this review paper.

Keywords: Palasha, Butea monosperma, Butea semina, Flame of Forest.