Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Twinkle Vij

Abstract:
The plant Caesalpinia sappan is a small leguminous tree that may grow up to 10 meters tall and is a member of the Caesalpiniaceae family. It has an orange-red hard Heartwood with a spiky trunk that is ideal for turning and also produces a red dye. It comes from tropical Asia and is also cultivated as a hedge plant. It is also known as Brazil or Sappan wood. The plant is used all over the world for a variety of traditional medical uses, including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, cardioactive, anti-bacterial, anti-acne, anemia, and other things. Brazilin, the primary active component, is included along with flavonoids, lipids, steroids, amino acids, etc. The volatile oil produced by the leaves ranges from 0.16 to 0.25 percent, the pods contain 40 percent tannin, the seeds produce 32.1% and 34.4% mucilage, and the roots contain sitosterol and caesalpin-type diterpenoids.