Bioactive properties of phenolics present in Oroxylum indicum – A review

Abstract

Oroxylum indicum, an endangered tree has great importance for its attributed medicinal properties. It is widely used in ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine and has been extensively investigated. The many bioactivities of this species, including anticancer, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, have been extensively studied. The main phenolic compounds like baicalein, oroxylin A and chrysin present in this species have shown therapeutic potential in some areas such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory antiviral etc. This paper reviews research on the bioactivities and bioactive phenolic compounds of Oroxylum indicum.