TRIUMFETTA RHOMBOIDEA JACQ.: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL
Mahendra Narayansing Girase*, Khushboo Chouhan, Satkar Prasad
Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. is an important medicinal plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for the management of various ailments, including inflammatory disorders, wounds, urinary complaints, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin diseases. The present review highlights the taxonomy, botanical description, phytochemical composition, therapeutic applications, and safety profile of T. rhomboidea. Phytochemical investigations revealed the presence of several bioactive constituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, glycosides, steroids, and coumarins. Quantitative analysis demonstrated significant levels of secondary metabolites, particularly in ethanolic extracts, indicating the plant's rich pharmacological potential. Experimental studies have reported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antimicrobial, and protective effects against various pathological conditions. Traditional and scientific evidence suggests that these biological activities are primarily associated with its phenolic and flavonoid constituents. Although preliminary pharmacological findings support its therapeutic value, further clinical investigations are required to establish its efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action in humans. Triumfetta rhomboidea represents a promising medicinal plant with considerable potential for the development of novel phytopharmaceuticals.
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