Trianthema decandra L: A review on its phytochemical and pharmacological profile

Many herbal remedies individually or in combination have been recommended in various medical treatises for the cure of different diseases. Trianthema decandra Linn., (Family: Aizoaceae) commonly known as gadabani (Hindi) and vellai sharuni (Tamil) is a prostrate herb distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, and also found abundantly in India. It has been recognized in different system of traditional medicines for the treatment of diseases and ailments of human beings. It has been known since ancient times for curative properties and has been utilized for treatment of various ailments such as burns and wounds, known for antimicrobial properties, many infectious condition and bacterial infections, fever, tooth ache, hepatoprotective, analgesic, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic and other skin disorders. In the traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Unani, Trianthema.decandra and its species are used for antiinflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, hepatoprotective and antioxidant. A wide range of phytochemical compounds including terpenoid, alkaloid and flavanoids have been isolated from this genus and but not in this species.