Flavonoid in All Their Therapeutic Values: An Odyssey into the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Naturally Occurring Flavonoid from Genus Bauhinia.

The genus Bauhinia has over 350 species distributed on different continents of the world. The vast majority of the species in this genus possess interesting biological activities. Also, they are good sources of flavonoids, which are known to elicit excellent pharmacological properties and are well-positioned as potential drug candidates. A literature search was performed with proper consideration of articles published and indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Springer Link, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, SciFinder, and Medline databases between 1980 and 2023. A total of 164 flavonoids isolated from the genus Bauhinia were reviewed, and biological activities including antidiabetic, anti-cancer, antibacterial, cytotoxicity, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cataract were all reported. This study gave a comprehensive review of these flavonoids through detailed classification, structural diversity, and pharmacological activities.