This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of
Crotalaria multibracteata within the framework of sustainable therapeutics. It
explores the species’ botanical characteristics, ethnomedicinal significance,
phytochemical profile, pharmacological properties, and potential applications
through green technologies. Traditional medicine has long employed species of
Crotalaria for treating a wide range of ailments, from fever and wounds to skin
infections and digestive disorders. These uses, documented in several
ethnobotanical surveys across Africa and South Asia, suggest the presence of
pharmacologically active constituents, although many species, including C.
multibracteata, remain underexplored in modern research. Various parts of these
plants leaves, roots, seeds, and flowers are employed in poultices, decoctions,
infusions, and pastes, often in combination with other herbs. Common ailments
addressed include skin infections, ulcers, fever, gastrointestinal disorders,
wounds, and inflammatory conditions. Integrating green science principles is
critical to unlocking this potential responsibly. Eco-friendly extraction
technologies such as supercritical CO₂ and subcritical water extraction can
maximise yield and purity while preserving environmental integrity. By
embracing interdisciplinary collaboration among ethnobotanists, chemists, pharmacologists,
biotechnologists, and conservationists, Crotalaria multibracteata can
transition from a largely underexplored plant to a model for sustainable
phytotherapeutics. This journey exemplifies the fusion of ancestral wisdom and
modern science toward healthier populations and a healthier planet.
Author(s) Details
Divya Prajapati
Sagar Institute of Research Technology and Science Pharmacy, Bhopal, India.
Shivani Tiwari
Sagar Institute of Research Technology and Science Pharmacy, Bhopal, India.
Shweta Bharade
Raghukul College of Pharmacy, Bhopal, India.
Monika Ghodke
Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy, Ch Sambhajinagar, India.
Akshada Khetre
Dnyan Ganga College of Pharmacy, Thane, India.
Vrushabh Patil
Dr. J. J. Magdum Pharmacy College, India.
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