An assessment of the pharmacognostic properties of Prosopis juliflora

Abstract

Prosopis juliflora (P. jiliflora), often known as mesquite or Velayati babul, is a species of plant that is available in desert and desert like environments worldwide. It is a species that competes and has been designated as poisonous in numerous countries. WHO found that herbal medicines are used traditionally for the treatment of diseases, nearly 80% of the population utilize plants due to their less side effects and easy availability as compared to allopathic systems of medicine. P. juliflora is a species of the Leguminosae family and is used successfully in conventional healthcare. This plant includes many plant-based compounds, primarily flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, phenolics, terpenes, and saponins, in its all parts.