Despite the significant advancements that modern medicine has witnessed over the last century, optimum efficacy and safety are still a distant dream. Therefore, research for alternative approaches to diseases, such as the exploration of herbals and medicinal plants, is ongoing, with new evidence every day. Throughout the beginning of time, medicinal plants have been employed in healthcare. Bauhinia purpurea Linn (BP) is one such medicinal plant that has been used for the treatment of several medical conditions. It is used traditionally in diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, goitre, different type of ulcers, helminthic infections, piles, and blood dysentery. A large number of research have been conducted throughout the world to confirm its effectiveness. On scientific evaluation, it was found to be effective in pain, inflammation, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, different types of infections, ulcers, diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, epilepsy, depression, carcinoma, depression, thyroid disorder, immunological disorder, and hepatic disorder. BP was investigated at a wide dose range (50- 500 mg/kg body weight) for various pharmacological activities. The dose that was found to be very effective and commonly used was 100-200mg/kg body. Several active principles have also been isolated from BP like bauhinia statins, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids, phenolic compounds, oxepine, fatty acids, ergosterol, beta-tocopherol, stigmasterol and, phytosterols. The various pharmacological effect of BP is supposed to be due to the combined effect of all these phytoconstituents present in BP. This review summarises updated information regarding the research involving the pharmacological aspect of BP and its multidimensional use in various diseases. Considering the uses of BP for various medical conditions, the benefits obtained from its use, the absence of side effects, and its favourable toxicological profile, it can be concluded that BP can be used as a safer alternative for different medical conditions with additional clinical research.