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Antibacterial plants have been known from the days of the ancient Arabs, Egyptians, and Romans. The current review was based on the phytochemistry and various pharmacological activities of Saccharum benghalense. Known by common names Kana, Sarkanda, and Moonja, the plant is widespread in northern and western India as well as Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tripidium benghalense, sometimes known as Munj Grass, is synonym with Saccharum benghalense. It grows beside river banks and in desert areas. The greenish brown panicles on the tall grass have a smoothness. Overgrown, the grass stands up to seven feet high. Usually considerably longer than the typical internode, the straight, pale straw-coloured leaf sheaths have villous at the tip and long white hairs. It was found that the several plant parts have been used to treat erysipelas, urinary issues, burning sensations, throat, herpes, dyspepsia, dyscaria, and eye diseases. Several ayurvedic formulations include the active component, plant root, which is used to treat dysuria, vertigo, and giddiness. The study concluded that Saccharum Bengalense is a rich source of phytochemicals and that related species have a variety of documented medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-psychotic, antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-leishmanial, cytotoxic, anti-urolithiasis, anti-diabetic and neuroprotective effects. As a result, it may be a potential herbal remedy with little chance of adverse effects for a variety of illnesses.
Keywords: Tripidium bengalense, phytochemistry, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, biological
properties.