Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of <i>Caesalpinia bonducella</i> for Male and Female Reproductive Health: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

This review explores the potential of Caesalpinia bonducella Linn., particularly its seeds, known as ‘bounducella’ or ‘little ball’, and its impact on diverse pharmacological activities. Its use in treating various illnesses, including male and female reproductive health, has been investigated. The data, gathered from reliable sources worldwide, transcend language barriers and align with Indian Ayurvedic and Siddha Pharmacopoeias. This article has compiled the pharmacognostic and phytochemical profiles of the seeds, emphasizing their influence on reproductive health, potentially aiding in PCOS management and addressing hyperandrogenism. Additionally, the seed extract of this plant has abortifacient and anti-fertility effects, suggesting that it is a potential alternative to Mifepristone. Nevertheless, further in vivo and in vitro research on seed constituents is essential for developing lead molecules for use in allopathic treatment.