Bauhinia tomentosa is commonly known as yellow bauhinia, yellow orchid tree and yellow bell orchid tree. It is an erect, branched shrub belonging to the family Fabaceae. The plant is reported to contain proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids, phyto steroids, saponins, tannins, phenolic compounds, fixed oils and fats. Pharmacological studies proved its anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-lipidemic, anti-ulcer, immunomodulatory, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-microbial and anti-diabetic activities. This review presents a detailed survey on therapeutic uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Bauhinia tomentosa.