Abstract:

Senna auriculata L is well known for a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Leaves, stems, roots, flowers, buds, bark, seeds, and fruit extracts have been used specifically in Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Chinese medical systems to treat ophthalmia and conjunctivitis. S. auriculata, recognized for its healing properties, has long been utilized in Chinese traditional medicine for detoxification, reducing inflammation, and enhancing liver health, highlighting its medicinal potential with antibacterial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and antipyretic applications. The following keywords were used to search the literature from 2008 to 2024. S. auriculata has pharmacological, traditional Chinese medicinal, antidiabetic, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. S. auriculata has been used successfully in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and skin, eye, liver, and urinary diseases. The databases searched were PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Based on the research findings, S. auriculata has a wide range of biological actions, including antiviral, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. The pharmacological properties of S. auriculata and its potential therapeutic uses are explored. S. auriculata flowers were used to treat diabetes, nocturnal emissions, urine discharge, and throat irritation. Microbial infectious disorders and antidiabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antipyretic, antihyperglycemic, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties have all been linked to plants. The study results provide an overview for future research into these important medicinal plants, setting the way for developing new pharmaceuticals and natural therapies.

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