Traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Alhagi maurorum: A review

Ahmad, Nabeela; Bibi, Yamin; Saboon,; Raza, Iqra; Zahara, Kulsoom; Idrees, Saiba; Khalid, Nadia; Bashir, Tasneem; Tabassum, Shaista; Mudrikah,

doi:10.1016/s2222-1808(15)60945-8

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“…These preparations have been beneficial in treating a number of disorders involving different systems. A. maurorum has been used in the treatment of gastric ulcers,[2] intestinal tract infections,[7] as an expectorant,[2] appetite suppressant[4] and as a purgative. [12] A. camelorum and A. persarum also have been used in ameliorating pregnancy constipation.…”

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“…A. maurorum has been used in the treatment of gastric ulcers,[2] intestinal tract infections,[7] as an expectorant,[2] appetite suppressant[4] and as a purgative. [12] A. camelorum and A. persarum also have been used in ameliorating pregnancy constipation. [11] In dermatologic conditions, A. maurorum , A. graceum and A. persarum have been applied on skin eruptions,[1] aphtous ulcers[4] and skin wounds and inflammations[12] respectively.…”

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“…[11] In dermatologic conditions, A. maurorum , A. graceum and A. persarum have been applied on skin eruptions,[1] aphtous ulcers[4] and skin wounds and inflammations[12] respectively. Interestingly, A. maurorum has antimigraine properties[2] and has been further administered nasally to soothe headache due to colds. [13] In the urinary system, A. maurorum , A. camelorum and A. persarum can cause diuresis[12346] and aid in passing renal stones.…”

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“…Interestingly, A. maurorum has antimigraine properties[2] and has been further administered nasally to soothe headache due to colds. [13] In the urinary system, A. maurorum , A. camelorum and A. persarum can cause diuresis[12346] and aid in passing renal stones. [689] In addition, boiled infusions of A. maurorum and A. persarum act as a urinary disinfectant.…”

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“…[689] In addition, boiled infusions of A. maurorum and A. persarum act as a urinary disinfectant. [67] Moreover, A. maurorum is proven to be protective in various other conditions such as, mercury poisoning and rheumatism[123] and is active against microbial and viral organism. [245] These enormous therapeutic effects of Alhagi species indicate their great potential as traditional remedies and should inspire researchers to further investigate this marvelous genus.…”

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A systematic and mechanistic review on the phytopharmacological properties of Alhagi species

Asghari¹,

Fallah²,

Moloudizargari³

et al. 2016

Ancient Sci Life

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Alhagi species are well known in Iran (locally known as Khar Shotor) and other parts of Asia as a popular folk medicine. Recent research has shown extensive pharmacological effects of these species. This paper is a comprehensive review of the phytopharmacological effects and traditional uses of Alhagi species and their active constituents with special attention to the responsible mechanisms, effective dosages and routes of administration. The Alhagi species studied in this paper include: A. maurorum, A. camelorum, A. persarum, A. pseudoalhagi, and A. kirgisorum. In order to include all the up to date data, the authors went through several databases including the Web of Science, Embase, etc. The findings were critically reviewed and sorted on the basis of relevance to the topic. Tables have been used to clearly present the ideas and discrepancies were settled through discussion. Alhagi species have significant biomedical properties which can be exploited in clinical use. Proantocyanidin isolated from A. pseudoalhagi has significant biochemical effects on blood factors. Among Alhagi species, A. camelorum and A. maurorum possess the highest anti-microbial activity. Most of the effects observed with A. maurorum are dose-dependent. This paper indicates with emphasis that Alhagi species are safe and rich sources of biologically active compounds with low toxicity. Since DNA damage has been observed following the ingestion of specific concentrations of A. pseudalhagi, care should be taken during administration of the plant for therapeutic use. Further studies are required to confirm the safety and quality of these plants to be used by clinicians as therapeutic agents.

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Section: Implications In Traditional Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications In Traditional Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications In Traditional Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications In Traditional Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications In Traditional Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

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A systematic and mechanistic review on the phytopharmacological properties of Alhagi species

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Fallah²,

Moloudizargari³

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Medicinal Plants as Control for Prevalent and Infectious Diseases

Praseetha

Sukumaran

Ravindran

et al. 2023

Sustainable Development and Biodiversity

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Potential synergistic effect of Alhagi graecorum ethanolic extract with two conventional food preservatives against some foodborne pathogens

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The present study aims to screen the anti-bacterial activity and synergistic interaction of A. graecorum Boiss. ethanolic extract with two food preservatives against five strains of foodborne bacteria. Disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration were used for anti-bacterial assay, checkerboard assay and time-kill curve were used for the combination studies. HPLC analysis and molecular docking study were performed to corroborate the in vitro results. The ethanolic extract showed anti-bacterial activity against all tested bacterial strains with inhibition zones from 7.5 to 9.3 mm and MIC values ranged between 1.2 and 1.8 mg mL−1. The combination of the ethanolic extract with Na-benzoate or Na-propionate resulted in synergistic and additive interactions against the tested bacteria with fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) ranges 0.31–0.63 and no antagonism was shown. Time-kill curve assay showed that the synergistic and additive combinations have inhibitory effects on the tested strains. The ethanolic extract combination with Na-benzoate or Na-propionate can be used for development new sources of food preservatives. Testing new different natural plant extracts with food preservatives will help develop new anti-bacterial agents.

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Traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Alhagi maurorum: A review

Cited by 23 publications

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A systematic and mechanistic review on the phytopharmacological properties of Alhagi species

A systematic and mechanistic review on the phytopharmacological properties of Alhagi species

Medicinal Plants as Control for Prevalent and Infectious Diseases

Potential synergistic effect of Alhagi graecorum ethanolic extract with two conventional food preservatives against some foodborne pathogens

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