A Review of the Medicinal Value and Chemical Composition of Flavonoids from Pongamia Pinnata: Recent Work in Drug Advancement and Therapeutics

Abstract

Traditional medicine in many countries, including those where Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierreis grown, uses the plant for a wide variety of purposes, including the treatment of piles, skin problems, and wounds. The objective of the present study was to discuss the medicinal value and chemical composition of flavonoids obtained from P. pinnata. All parts of the plant contain several phytoconstituents responsible for biological activity. These compounds include numerous types of flavonoid derivatives, such as flavones and flavans, as well as terpenes, steroids, and fatty acids. The information required about the plant and advancement in therapeutics was gathered from Pubmed, ScienceDirect and Cochrane Library. Many different types of biological activity, including antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties, have been observed in plant products from this species in pharmacological research. However, more research into the plant's phytochemical profile and the complicated pharmacological effects is required. This is because our current understanding of the plant's chemical ingredients and the methods by which they exhibit certain biological activities is limited. Thus, information regarding active constituents is required to develop novel therapeutics and additional research on the toxicity of the other chemicals identified from this plant is necessary.