Abstract

AN OVERVIEW OF PHYTOCONSTITUENTS, TRADITIONAL USES AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PEGANUM HARMALA: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Aditi Padoley*, Dr. Jaimala Jadhav and Dr. Pallavi Dewangan

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Abstract

Medicinal herbs can help to treat a variety of ailments. The plant includes a variety of phytoconstituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and amides, which contribute to its antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antidepressant, pain relieving, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties. Peganum harmala has long been used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. This review seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and modern therapeutic use of Peganum harmala. The review also looks at P. harmala from a traditional Ayurvedic perspective, highlighting its usage in treating diseases such as asthma, cough, colic and dysmenorrhea, and its promise in modern medicine.

Keywords: Peganum harmala, Ayurveda, Morphology. Pharmacological.