Pterocarpus Marsupium Importance in Various Activities - A Review

Abstract

Extracts of Pterocarpus Marsupium were prepared using methods like infusion, maceration, decoction and percolation. Several chemical constituents like pterostilbene, epicatechin, pterosupin, marsupin, tannins, pentosan, propterol, isoflavonoid glycol, liquiritigenin etc. were identified an Pterocarpus Marsupium Roxb. (Fabaceae) is one such herbal drug which finds its place in AYUSH. Nature has bestowed this herb with a high versatility due to which it exhibits a wide range of Pharmacological actions. Pterocarpus marsupium commonl Indian Kino tree or Asana or Vijayasar is a large deciduous tree found in the subtropical regions of the world.