Abstract
Viola betonicifolia (Violaceae) is commonly recognized as “Banafsha” and widely distributed throughout the globe. This plant is of great interest because of its traditional, pharmacological uses. This review mainly emphases on morphology, nutritional composition, and several therapeutic uses, along with pharmacological properties of different parts of this multipurpose plant. Different vegetative parts of this plant (roots, leaves, petioles, and flowers) contained a good profile of essential micro- and macronutrients and are rich source of fat, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamin C. The plant is well known for its pharmacological properties, e.g., antioxidant, antihelminthic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and has been reported in the treatment of various neurological diseases. This plant is of high economic value. The plant has potential role in cosmetic industry. This review suggests that V. betonicifolia is a promising source of pharmaceutical agents. This plant is also of significance as ornamental plant, however further studies needed to explore its phytoconstituents and their pharmacological potential. Furthermore, clinical studies are needed to use this plant for benefits of human beings.
Highlights
Demand of medicinal plants is increasing day by day around the globe for improved quality of life [1,2]
The antimicrobial propensity of the crude methanolic extract and different fractions (n-hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, n-butanol, and aqueous) of whole-plant V. betonicifolia was checked against seven bacterial strains: Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Shigella flexeneri, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi
The n-hexane fraction of V. betonicifolia whole-plant was checked for its antidepressant activity with the help of the forced swimming test (FST), while line crossing in a special box was used for locomotor activity
Summary
Komal Rizwan 1,2, *, Shakeel Ahmad Khan 3 , Ikram Ahmad 4 , Nasir Rasool 1 , Muhammad Ibrahim 5 , Muhammad Zubair 1 , Hawa ZE Jaafar 6, * and Rosana Manea 7.
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