“…The plant Bauhinia variegata L (Synonyms: Phanera variegata Benth), commonly known as orchid tree or Kachnar is a medium sized, delicious tree found throughout India. Various parts of the plants are used in indigenous medicine for the treatment of many ailments obesity, dyspepsia, bronchitis, leprosy, ulcer, and as an astringent, tonic and anthelmintic [8][9][10][11] . Phytochemical analysis of the leaves of Bauhinia variegata Linn was reported to contain, alkaloids, oil, fat glycosides, phenolics, lignins, saponins, terpinoids, β -sitosterol, tannins, kaempferol-3-glucoside, rutin, quercetin, quercetin, apigenin, apigenin-7-O-glucoside, lupeol amides, carbohydrates, reducing sugars, protein, vitamin C, fibers, calcium and phosphorus 5 .…”