Abstract
Mirabilis jalapa was used traditionally in the treatment of kidney infections, as diuretic, tonic, cathartic, purgative and emetic. The phytochemical screening of the extracts of the leaves and stems of the Mirabilis jalaparevealed the presence of tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, terpenes, glycosides, saponins, protein, cardiac glycosides, steroids and emodin. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that Mirabilis jalapa possessed wide range of pharmacological and therapeutic effects included antimicrobial, antiparasitic, dermatological, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, antihistaminic, immune-modulatory, antispasmodic and many other pharmacological effects. The chemical constituents, nutritional, pharmacological and therapeutic effects ofMirabilis jalapawere discussed in the current review.
Highlights
Medicinal plant research received much attention as it brings to light the numerous unknown medicinal virtues especially of plant origin which needs evaluation on modern scientific lines such as chemical analysis, pharmacological investigation, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies and clinical trials
The phytochemical screening of the extracts of the leaves and stems of the Mirabilis jalaparevealed the presence of tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, terpenes, glycosides, saponins, protein, cardiac glycosides, steroids and emodin
The chemical constituents, nutritional, pharmacological and therapeutic effects ofMirabilis jalapawere discussed in the current review
Summary
Medicinal plant research received much attention as it brings to light the numerous unknown medicinal virtues especially of plant origin which needs evaluation on modern scientific lines such as chemical analysis, pharmacological investigation, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies and clinical trials. Mirabilis jalapa was used traditionally in the treatment of kidney infections, as diuretic, tonic, cathartic, purgative and emetic. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that Mirabilis jalapa possessed wide range of pharmacological and therapeutic effects included antimicrobial, antiparasitic, dermatological, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, antihistaminic, immune-modulatory, antispasmodic and many other pharmacological effects. The current review will highlight the chemical constituents, nutritional, pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Mirabilis jalapa. Synonyms Jalapa congesta, Jalapa officinalis, Mirabilis ambigua, Mirabilis jalapa var. Corresponding author: Ali Esmail Al-Snafi College of Medicine, University of Thi qar- Iraq
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