Author(s):
Om Nandkishor Bhandurge, Sarita K Metangale, Rushikesh G Navale, Shatrughna U Nagrik, Shivshankar D Mhaske, Harshal Anwane
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DOI:
10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00042 
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Om Nandkishor Bhandurge*¹, Sarita K Metangale², Rushikesh G Navale³, Shatrughna U Nagrik⁴, Shivshankar D Mhaske⁵, Harshal Anwane⁶
1,2,3Students of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Satyajeet College of Pharmacy, Khandala, Mehkar - 443301.
4Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Satyajeet College of Pharmacy, Khandala, Mehkar - 443301.
5Principal of Satyajeet, College of Pharmacy, Khandala, Mehkar - 443301.
6Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Satyajeet College of Pharmacy, Khandala, Mehkar - 443301.
*Corresponding Author
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Volume - 15,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Sesbania grandiflora, also known as the "Vegetable Hummingbird" or "Agati," is a plant with notable medicinal properties that have been utilized in various traditional healing practices. Recently, its potential benefits, particularly in migraine treatment, have attracted growing interest. The plant is rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins, which are known for their anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and neuroprotective effects. Migraines, a neurological disorder marked by intense headaches and related symptoms, can potentially be relieved by natural remedies with such characteristics. Preliminary studies suggest that extracts from Sesbania grandiflora may help reduce migraine symptoms by influencing pain pathways, lowering inflammation, and encouraging vasodilation. While traditional applications and early research support its effectiveness, further clinical studies are necessary to determine the ideal dosage, mechanisms, and long-term safety of Sesbania grandiflora for migraine treatment. This Review highlights the promise of Sesbania grandiflora as a natural alternative for managing migraines and underscores the importance of continued research in phytotherapy.
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Om Nandkishor Bhandurge, Sarita K Metangale, Rushikesh G Navale, Shatrughna U Nagrik, Shivshankar D Mhaske, Harshal Anwane. Review on Sesbania grandiflora used in the Treatment of Migraine. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(3):277-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00042
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Om Nandkishor Bhandurge, Sarita K Metangale, Rushikesh G Navale, Shatrughna U Nagrik, Shivshankar D Mhaske, Harshal Anwane. Review on Sesbania grandiflora used in the Treatment of Migraine. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(3):277-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00042 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-3-10
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