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PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF INDIGOFERA HETERANTHA VAR. GERARDIANA (WALL. EX BRANDIS) BAKER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
TAHA AHMED RAJPUT, FARZANA SADAF
Medical Science and Discovery - 2025;12(8):235-242
Department of Pharmacology Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan

Objective:Plants have long been vital sources of medicinal compounds, playing a crucial role in disease treatment. Despite centuries of advancements, their relevance remains undiminished. Not only do plants serve as living testaments to traditional therapeutic approaches, but they also offer invaluable remedies in an increasingly urbanized and technologically advanced society. Their significance stems from the diverse array ofbioactive metabolites they produce, which interact with human biological systems to treat complex diseases and severe illnesses. In some cases, plant-based therapies remain the only available treatment options.Among the widely distributed plant genera, Indigofera comprises over a hundred species, many of which have been extensively studied for their phytochemistry and pharmacological properties. One particularly noteworthy species is Indigofera heterantha var. gerardiana, which contains a diverse range ofphytochemicals and has been traditionally used for centuries in disease treatment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phytopharmacological properties of Indigofera heterantha var. gerardiana by evaluating current scientific evidence.

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