A comprehensive review on distribution, paharmacological uses and biological activities of Argyrolobium roseum (Cambess.) Jaub. & Spach

Abstract Argyrolobium roseum (Leguminoseae/Fabaceae) widely distributed in central Asia also common in Pakistan which has been used as a traditional medicine for many diseases. This paper provides a comprehensive review and updated information available in the literature, regarding the phytochemical investigation and biological activities to highlight the detailed, up to date study of Argyrolobium roseum. Literature surveys have been conducted to explore the ethnobotanical, floral, and biological study of the selected plant for further findings. Literature review confirmed that, Argyrolobium roseum contains several phytochemicals, physicochemical and pharmacological activities, such as anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, allelopathic, anti-diabetic, enzymatic, cytotoxic, hepatotoxic and Immuno-modulatory activities. Based on previous literature, we concludes that these pharmacological and biological studies are still not enough to explore the medical and ethnobotanical value. Hence, further detailed explorations are required to study bioactive compounds and to discover medicinal value and its phytotherapeutic potential.