Medicinal attributes of Acacia nilotica Linn. - A comprehensive review on ethnopharmacological claims

Abstract

Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 70-80% of world population, mainly in the developing countries, for primary health care because of better cultural acceptability, better compatibility with human body with lesser side effects. Acacia nilotica is also a popular ornamental avenue tree in India. This review aimed at revealing brief account of plant part used, mode of administration, the animal model, description of Pharmacological activity and results concluded for the same.