Traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Alhagi maurorum: A review

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

“…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.…”

“…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.…”

“…[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.…”

“…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.…”

“…[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.…”