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Saccharum benghalense is synonym for Tripidium bengalense that is also called as munj grass that grows in desert regions and along river banks. The current review was based on the pharmacognostic, phytochemical and pharmacological activities of Saccharum benghalense. The grass is tall, with smooth, greenish brown panicles. The grass is overgrown and can reach heights of up to 7 feet. Apart from Pakistan and Afghanistan, the plant is rather common in northern and western India. It grows in desert environments as well as next river banks. The greenish brown panicles on the tall grass have a smoothness. Overgrown, the grass towers seven feet high. Usually far longer than the average internode, the straight, pale straw-colored leaf sheaths feature long white hairs and villous at the tip. The numerous plant parts have been utilized to treat erysipelas, urinary problems, burning sensations, throat, herpes, dyspnea, dyscaria, and eye illnesses, it was discovered. Treating dysuria, vertigo, and giddiness, several ayurveda formulations call for the active component—plant root. It found that Saccharum Bengalense is a rich source of phytochemicals and related species have several reported therapeutic activities including Neuroprotective, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-leishmanial, Cytotoxicity, Anti-urolithiasis, Anti-obesity, Anti-psychotic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic potential. Therefore, for certain medical diseases with low likelihood of adverse effects, it could be a good herbal source.
Keywords: Tripidium bengalense, ethnopharmacology, antioxidant, antimicrobial, biological properties.