Volume : 12, Issue : 12, December- 2025

Title:

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF BOMBAX CEIBA THORNS

Authors :

Ganga C S, Sandra S Symo, Shibithamol S, Shijithamol S, Reshmi R S, Dr. Daniel Xavier Prasad, Dr. Prasobh G R, Mrs. Jiji Mohan M U, Mr. Ajai Franco S R, Mrs. Gini Jameena

Abstract :

The current review describes the pharmacognostical investigation of Bombax ceiba thorns (Semal Kante) and formulates a new herbal preparation based on their therapeutic-phytochemical potentials. Bombax ceiba is a traditionally valued medicinal plant, reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin healing properties. A detailed pharmacognostical study comprising morphological, microscopic, powder analysis, and physicochemical studies was performed for the authentication of the plant material and to set a quality standard for the same. Phytochemical screening of the hydro-alcoholic extract showed flavonoids, tannins, phenolics, and alkaloids along with other bioactive principles, which account for the therapeutic properties of the plant. These bioactive constituents are a basis for the formulation of novel herbal products, wherein Semal Kante was found to possess potentials in skincare, wound healing, and anti-acne preparations. The review justify the use of Bombax ceiba thorns as a sustainable and effective natural resource for developing standardized herbal formulations and add to the scientific validation of its traditional uses.
Keywords: Bombax ceiba, mangiferin, lupeol, flavonoids, anti -oxidant

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