Cullen plicata is an endangered herbaceous plant which is found at margin of water bodies. It is a medicinally important plant which is a species of genus Psoralea and belongs to the family Fabaceae. This herbaceous species found in India, Africa, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan and Western Sahara. This plant can be used to treat diarrhea, hyperacidity, spasm, diseases of uterus and vaginal gonorrhea. Roots of Cullen plicata are used to treat skin diseases, blood purifier, psoriasis and it contains antioxidant activity. In local language Cullen plicata is commonly known as Jhil and in English called as Scurfy Pea. In this review, it reveals the phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Cullen plicata which possess an important medicinal activity. During the literature survey, it has been proven that Cullen plicata contains active phytoconstituents which can be utilize in medicine, health care, cosmetics and as health supplements. This plant has a number of various pharmacological actions and some activities like antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-mosquitoes have been proved by some researchers. The aim of this review to compile the all information related to its phytochemical, pharmacological and ethnobotanic studies of Cullen plicata. Here, we give a mini review on this genus about its phytochemical and pharmacological studies till 1910 to 2022
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