Bakuchiol and its pharmacological benefits

Background and aims: Natural compounds extracted from medicinal plants have recently gained attention in therapeutics as they are considered to lower toxicity higher tolerability relative chemically synthesized compounds. Bakuchiol is one such compound; it a type of meroterpene derived the leaves seeds Psoralea corylifolia plants. Natural sources bakuchiol been used traditional Chinese Indian medicine for centuries due its preventive benefits against tumors inflammation. It plays strong potential role an antioxidant with impressive abilities remove Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This review has focused on bakuchiol's extraction, therapeutic applications, pharmacological benefits. Methods: A search strategy followed retrieve relevant newly published literature bakuchiol. After extensive study retrieved articles maintaining inclusion exclusion criteria, 106 were finally selected this review. Results: Strong support primary research protective effects via antitumorigenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, antiviral activities delineated. Conclusions: From ancient modern life, always drawing human beings alleviate ailments healthy balanced lifestyle. comprehensive approach highlighting bona fide essential mechanism action implications.