Current Update on Desmodium Gangeticum: A Review

Abstract

Desmodium gangeticum (DC) also known as salpan, salvan and sarivan belonging to family-Fabaceae. In India, Desmodium gangeticum (L.) has a significant reputation as a bitter tonic, febrifuge, digestive, anti-emetic, antipyretic and anti-catarrhal. It is also broadly used in Ayurveda especially for the treatment of neurological disorders. The present review article focuses on phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of the Desmodium gangeticum.