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ABSTRACT: Herbs have been used for centuries in various cultures for their potential health benefits. Many herbs contain compounds that can have positive effects on the body, and they are often used in traditional medicine practices. According to World Health Organisation, over 80% of the world's population relies on the traditional medical system, which is mostly plant-based, to provide for their basic medical needs. In India AYUSH medicine is highly growing to solve many health-related issues. Unani is one of the unique systems of AYUSH medicine, which is based on humoral theory. Treatment approach is based on plants, mineral, and animal origin drugs. In Unani System of medicine, a well-known, common plant known as Biskhapra (Trianthema portulacastrum Linn.), which is a member of the Aizoaceae family. Whole plant is used for medicinal purposes. Main action of this plant is Mudirr-e-Baul (diuretic), Muqavwwi-e-Gurda (nephroprotective), Mudirr-e-Haiz (emmenagogue), Jali (detergent), Muqawwi-e-Baah (aphrodiasic), Musakkhin (calorific), Muqawwi-e-Kabid (hepatoprotective) etc. This plant contains a number of bioactive chemicals that are frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Steroids, flavonoids, lipids, terpenes, carbohydrates, tannins, is punarnavine, and alkaloids are the main chemical components of this plant.Traditionally Biskhapra used as Analgesic, inflammation, diuretics, laxative, stomachic, treatment of blood disease, Anaemia, cancer, diabetes, hypothyroidism, dyslipidaemia, kidney disorders and night blindness etc.This plant can be used both orally as well as locally as per need.