An Overview on Neptunia oleracea Lour

An attempt was made to explore the ethnobotanical, economical and biological importance of Neptunia oleracea Lour. The plant is used as 19 types of remedies like anticancer, antioxidant, dysentery etc. and as a food in the form of raw or stire, biofertilizer like in the field of rice field environmental ornamental like sweet refrigerant etc. In India it is found in 25 states including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram etc. and in 3 union territories. The paper reviews the data related to scientific works carried out with the plant and listed the bioactive compounds isolated from the plant till date. Based on the review made present paper highlights the need of future research with Neptunia oleracea Lour. So that more active principles for treating new ailments can be isolated and made available from the plant.