A comprehensive review on pharmacognostical and pharmacological properties of Strobilanthes kunthiana plant

Strobilanthes kunthiana (also known as Neelakurinji) grows on the Western Ghats hill slopes at elevations ranging from 6000 to 7000 feet. It's a glowing blue bloom in the shape of a bell. The flower is special since it only blooms once every twelve years. S. kunthiana are members of the Acanthaceae family. Gaining additional knowledge about the pharmacognostic nature, pharmacological activity, medicinal properties to treat so many diseases like anti-inflammatory, anti-osteoarthritic, analgesic, antioxidant and different identification tests associated with the plant has been shows flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and terpenoids is the primary goal of this review.