Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Scaevola taccada is an Indo-Pacific coastal shrub with ecological and pharmacological value. The species is important in the prevention of coastal erosion, stabilization of dunes, and the rehabilitation of coastal vegetation owing to its ability to thrive under extreme environmental conditions like drought, salinity, and poor soils. It is commonly used in folk medicine for the management of numerous diseases, such as wound healing, inflammation, dermatological conditions, and infections. The plant has a mix of bioactive metabolites that consist of flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins responsible for its pharmacological activity. The activities of Scaveola taccada have been shown to possess strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and liver-protective activity. Its therapeutic potential in wound healing, diabetes control, and liver function support underscores its medicinal value. Scaveola taccada is a plant of significant ecological and therapeutic value with exciting uses in environmental conservation as well as contemporary pharmacology. Its bioactive compounds are likely candidates for further research and development into newer drugs. This review discuss about the taxonomy, plant profile, geographical availability and pharmacological uses of the plant Scaveola taccaada.