GREVILLEA ROBUSTA A. CUNN.: ETHNOMEDICINAL USES, BIOACTIVE CONSTITUENTS, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
AbstractGrevillea robusta A. Cunn., an evergreen tree of the Proteaceae family, is valued for its timber, ornamental use, and rich phytochemical composition. Various plant parts-leaves, bark, flowers, and seeds contain flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenolic acids, and novel compounds like graviquinone, contributing to diverse pharmacological activities. Studies demonstrate hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and photocatalytic potentials. Leaf extracts protect against chemically induced liver damage, reduce oxidative stress, inhibit pathogenic bacteria, and improve lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic models. Nanoparticle synthesis using G. robusta extracts shows eco-friendly applications in pollutant degradation. The bioactivity is largely attributed to polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, supporting traditional ethnomedicinal uses. These findings highlight G. robusta as a promising source of natural therapeutics and environmentally sustainable bioproducts. Further studies on molecular mechanisms, bioavailability, and clinical validation are recommended to harness its full medicinal potential.
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Shiv Pratap Singh Chauhan *, M. Himaja Trivedi and Satendra Sharma
Shri Ramnath Singh Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Sitholi, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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27 March 2026
08 April 2026
13 April 2026
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.13(4).264-69
30 April 2026
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