Botanical Description Research Articles

Botanical Description, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of the Genus Artabotrys: A Review.

Artabotrys is a genus of small trees in the family Annonaceae. This genus contained over 100 perennial medicinal plants available in the old world tropics. Artabotrys plants have a lengthy history of use in medicine for malaria, diarrhea, backache, and scrofula treatments, as well as some of which were used as tea-like beverages. About 90 reports were reviewed from inception to now, in which the decoctions of about 9 species were used in traditional folk medicines. With 234 isolated compounds, Artabotrys metabolites can be classified as alkaloids, terpenoids, sterols, flavonoids, polyoxygenated cyclohexenes, fatty acids, acetogenins, etc. Significantly, alkaloidal aporphines were separated and identified as the main isolates. Artabotrys plants are also rich in the essential oils. Especially, A. hexapetalus exerted a great role in perfumery industry. Artabotrys constituents possessed various pharmacological values, such as antioxidative, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and mosquito repellency, but cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities are the most striking features. In conclusion, Artabotrys plant extracts and their metabolites are of great socio-economic importance, thereby more and more phytochemical and pharmacological investigations are expected.

Wonderful Natural Drugs with Surprising Nutritional Values, Rheum Species, Gifts of the Nature

Abstract: Nutrition therapy on the basis of traditional medicinal plants and herbs is common in many Asian countries, especially Iran and China. Rheum species, especially rhubarbs, belong to plant medicines recognized in 2500 BC. An online search of the literature was carried out at Pubmed/ Medline, Scopus, and Google scholar, covering all years until April 2021. The following key terms were used, usually in combinations: Rheum species, rhubarb, natural products, pharmaceutical benefits, anthraquinones and anthranone. After performing the literature search, the bibliographies of all articles were checked for cross-references that were not found in the search databases. Articles were selected if they reported any biological effects, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical compounds and botanical description of Rheum species. The most important components of rhubarb are anthraquinones, anthranone, stilbenes, tannins and butyrophenones. Anthraquinones consist of rhein, emodin, aloe-emodin and chrysophanl, and anthranone includes sennosides and rheinosides. The most important health benefits of rhubarb are antioxidant and anticancer activities, antimicrobial activity, wound healing action, hepatoprotective and anti-diabetic effects, and nephroprotective effect, as well as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial activities. Integration of both traditional pharmaceutical science and modern medicines may promote sustainability, lead to organic life and promote the cultivation of medicinal plants.

Фітонцидні властивості рослин щодо грибів роду Aspergillus

Goal. To analyze the phytoncidal properties of plants against fungi of the genus Aspergillus. Methods. Aspergillus fumigatus was cultivated on Chapek’s agar. For this, small pieces of affected tissue were processed, and a piece was cut out from the middle and cultivated at a temperature of 22 – 37°C. The method of paper discs was also used in the research process. The peculiarities of the study are given in the determination of the fungicidal activity of medicinal plants: black and Persian walnuts (leaves and fruits of milk-wax and full ripeness), dog-rose (dried fruits and roots), cloves (fruits), calendula (flowers), turmeric, chamomile (flowers) on cultures of Aspergillus fungi. For each plant used, a botanical description was given and the chemical composition was indicated. It was noted that the leaves and fruits of black and Persian walnuts contained juglone, which had bactericidal and fungicidal properties. It was that compound in the plant material that had a significant selective effect on the investigated mushroom cultures. Results. High fungicidal activity of tinctures from the fruits and leaves of Persian and black walnut was established. The pattern of growth of microbial cultures compared to the control was heterogeneous, the colonies were flat, in A. fumigatus they were completely colorless, and in A. niger and A. flavus, discoloration of the colonies was observed in the sectors of interaction with aqueous tinctures of medicinal substances. For all other medicinal plants used in the experiment, the effect on microbial cultures was low. Conclusions. High fungicidal activity of tinctures from the fruits and leaves of Persian and black walnuts was revealed. For all other medicinal plants used in the experiment, a low fungicidal effect on mushroom cultures was recorded. The paper disc method used proved that the aqueous tinctures of the studied plants showed pronounced fungicidal properties against the experimental cultures of fungi (A. fumigatus, A. flavus and A. niger), in particular, A. fumigatus was the most sensitive.

Saqmunia (Convolvulus scammonia L.), an important drug used in Unani system of medicine: A review

Background: Saqmunia, a resin obtained from the root of Convolvulus scammonia L. is widely used in Unani system of medicine for the treatment of several body ailments. This important medicinal plant is belonging to Convolvulaceae family, and is commonly grown in Mediterranean regions.
 Purpose of the review: The core objective of this appraisal is to emphasize the different characteristics of Saqmunia (Convolvulus scammonia L.) viz. botanical description, pharmacological and therapeutic properties, folklore uses, temperament, dose, scientific studies, etc, as mentioned in Unani and botanical literature that will be helpful in the rationale use of this botanical drug.
 Materials and methods: This review was done after going through ample of literature survey of Unani and botanical texts, and published articles related to Saqmunia (Convolvulus scammonia L.). The botanical names of drugs mentioned in this review have been validated through ‘World Flora’ (http://www.worldfloraonline.org).
 Results: The Unani physicians prescribe Saqmunia for the treatment of skin diseases, chronic headache, bilious fever, conjunctivitis, jaundice, etc. This drug is also added in many compound Unani formulations such as Habb-i-Kotwali, Safoof-i-Suranjan, Habb-i-Banafsha, Ayarij-i-Kabir, Tiryaq-i-Zahab, Habb-i-Saqmunia, Majun-i-Anjeer, etc which are used for various therapeutic purposes. The phytochemical analysis of the root of Convolvulus scammonia L. has been reported that it contains 8% resin along with beta-methyl-esculetin, dihydroxy cinnamic acid, ipuranol, sucrose, reducing sugar, starch, etc. The resin yields glycosides mainly scamonin which is pharmacologically active. Some scientific reports showed that this important medicinal plant possesses certain potential pharmacological activities. The significant anticancer property of aqueous and alkaline extracts of Convolvulus scammonia L. has been identified in mice.
 Conclusion: Although, the resin of Convolvulus scammonia L. is extensively used in Unani medicine. But, sufficient studies regarding its pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology are still lacking. Hence, it is suggested that extensive studies by using modern scientific parameters may be carried out to explore the every aspect of this important botanical drug.
 Keywords: Saqmunia; Convolvulus scammonia L.; Unani medicine; Resin

Platystele peruviana sp nov. (Orchidaceae), the smallest orchid from Peru

A new orchid species is described, Platystele peruviana, from Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru, and can be considered, at this moment, the smallest orchid in the country. This species differs from other related species by the morphology of the ovate lip with circular glenion and the lateral sepals parallel, subfalcate and connate. A brief history of Platystele is provided along with the botanical description and illustrations of the new species. Finally, a key to the Peruvian Platystele species is provided, in English and Spanish.

Botanical description, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of genus Kniphofia and Aloe: A review

Genus Kniphofia and Aloe belong to Asphodeloideae and Alooideae subfamily of Asphodelaceae respectively. Asphodelaceae is a family of lily-related monocotyledonic flowering plants with 2 subfamilies, 16 genera and about 780 species distributed in arid and mesic regions of the temperate, subtropical and tropical zones of the old world, with the main center of diversity in southern Africa. The genus Kniphofia has about 70 species distributed in eastern and southern Africa, including the 7 species known to occur in Ethiopia, of which 5 species are endemic. Aloe is the largest genus among the Asphodelaceae family and it comprises of more than 400 species that are widely distributed in Africa, India, and other arid areas, with the major diversity in South Africa. The leaves of Kniphofia species are non-succulent, unlike the leaves of Aloe species. Aloe species are distinguished by having fleshy and cuticularized leaves usually with spiny margins. Kniphofia species have regular flowers with fused tepals while Aloe species have regular flowers with free tepals. Both Kniphofia and Aloe species have been employed in ethnopharmacology and have provided many bioactive compounds through phytochemical-pharmacological research works. They are traditionally used for treatment of various diseases by herbalists. Both genus elaborate naphthoquinone, preanthraquinone, anthraquinones and alkaloids in common. Additionally, Kniphofia elaborates benzene, naphthalene, and phloroglucinol derivatives while Aloe produces anthrones and chromones. The genus Kniphofia is rich in Knipholone type compounds while the genus Aloe is rich in anthrone-C-glycosides. Secondary metabolites isolated from the two genus have wide range of pharmacological activities such as antiplasmodial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. There is no published review article on the botanical description, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of the genus Kniphofia and only few review articles are available on the genus Aloe . In this review, an attempt is made to present pharmacological activities and secondary metabolites reported to date from genus Kniphofia and Aloe . Secondary metabolites reported from both plant genus have interesting biological activities so the authors of this review paper strongly recommend studies on toxicity of these compounds and their structural activity relationship so as to develop new pharmaceutical drug.

Phytochemistry, pharmacology and clinical applications of the traditional Chinese herb Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones (Shancigu): A review

Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones (PCsP) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine known as “Shancigu” in China. It has the property of relieving fever, counteracting toxicity, dissipating phlegm and resolving masses. Officially recognized species of PCsP include Pleione bulbocodioides (Franch.) Rolfe (PB), Cremastra appendiculata (D. Don) Makino (CA), and Pleione yunnanensis (Rolfe) Rolfe (PY). Approximately, 234 compounds have been isolated and identified from PCsP. The most thoroughly investigated constituents are stilbenes (bibenzyls and phenanthrenes) and glucosyloxybenzyl succinate derivatives. Other compounds include lignans, flavonoids, and simple phenolics. The extracts and purified compounds of PCsP have exhibited anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant potentials. Furthermore, pharmacological investigations support its traditional use for treating cancer. However, there is not enough data on the toxicity and quality control of this important herb. Moreover, the mechanism of action of active compounds and extracts need to be studied, with special attention to the effectiveness of PCsP against cancer. This review article aims to provide a critical overview of the botanical description, traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological effects and clinical studies to provide a solid base for further research and development.

A review on the ethnobotanical importance of Cosmostigma racemosum (Roxb.) Wight (Vaattuvalli)

Ethnobotany deals with the inter relationship between the humans and plant resources of a particular region. Cosmostigma racemosum (Roxb.) Wight is an ethnobotanically important plant of Apocynaceae family, having many traditional and folklore usages. A compilation of botanical description, ethnobotanical uses and research works of the plant are done. Cosmostigma racemosum (Roxb.)Wight which is known as Vaattuvalli in Malayalam is a twiner with simple, opposite, cordate leaf, terete, puberulous stem and racemose axillary or sublateral cymose inflorescence. Leaves have a peculiar chilly like odour. Leaf paste is used for healing of wounds by the tribal healers. Root bark of the plant are said to be excellent cholagogue. The bark is useful in chronic fevers. The flowers are edible and the plant is also eaten as a vegetable in diabetes among the tribals. Ethnobotanically important plants are to be documented and validated scientifically as it may lead to the preservation of many valid folklore knowledges and also that particular plant species.

Actual prospects of using some types of larch growing in Kazakhstan in medicine

Local plants can save natural resources and be used as a source of biologically active compounds, which can be high-quality, effective, and safe ingredients for pharmacological or chemical industries. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the properties of two medicinal plants – the fine-scaled larch (Lárix Kaémpferi) and Siberian larch (Lárix Sibirica), which are growing in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We compared the two types of larches according to botanical affiliation and species description. We studied the alcoholic extracts from Lárix Kaémpferi and Lárix Sibirica to determine their physical and chemical properties. The data on the chemical composition of extractive compounds were generalized and systematized. The authenticity of Lárix Kaémpferi and Lárix Sibirica was established by external, anatomical, and diagnostic signs in microscopic examination and qualitative reactions. Specific indicators and their norms for raw materials were identified. This is the standard for both types of larch and determines their quality. We experimented with grinding fineness for studied materials and tested the impurities and moisture content of raw materials, total ash, and ash insoluble in a 10% hydrochloric acid solution. Determination of heavy metals and radionuclides was also considered. The quality specifications were developed based on the standardization of fine-scaled larch and Siberian larch.

Salvia misella Kunth (Lamiaceae) - a new record for Eastern Ghats of India

Salvia misella Kunth (Lamiaceae) is reported here as an addition to the flora of Eastern Ghats of India from the Koraput district of Odisha. The nomenclature, botanical description, phenology, ecology and distribution of the species have been provided in this paper along with colour photographs of the plant and plant parts for easy identification of the species.

Promising Resources for Bioenergy: Shrub Willows of Turkey

Salix L. species are economically excellent candidates for sustainable bioenergy production. Especially, shrubs of Salix L. are used in agroforestry for their characteristics of quick growth, wide distribution and resistance to disease and stress. The shrubs of subgenera Salix and Vetrix under Salix L. commonly found in riparian or wetland habitats of Turkey have great potential as bioenergy crops with high biomass yield. This review study will provide information to determine the potential of willows species native to Turkey for bioenergy and to contribute to energy production by using the biomass of fast-growing shrub willows as renewable energy resources. Firstly, botanical description, habitat, growth, traditional breeding efforts and genetic composition were summarized concerning about the bioenergy potential of willows from results of existing studies. Secondly, the titles, establishing willow plantations, biomass reducing the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change and development of willow as bioenergy crop in worldwide and Turkey were reviewed. Lastly, the future of bioenergy potential estimation of willows was proposed to provide some instructions for bioenergy development in Turkey.

Pseudodictamnus africanus (L.) Salmaki & Siadati (Lamiaceae): Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties

Pseudodictamnus africanus (L.) Salmaki & Siadati is a perennial herb which naturally occurs in Namibia and South Africa. Southern Africa is characterized by several indigenous medicinal plants and natural products that are widely used in traditional materia medica. However, there is dearth of information on botanical description, medicinal uses, plant parts used, preparation and dosage, active ingredients and pharmacological effects of medicinal plants like P. africanus in the public domain. Therefore, this study reviewed the medicinal uses, active bioactives and biological activities of P. africanus. A systematic review of electronic databases and pre-electronic sources with information on the botany, medicinal uses, herbal preparations, active bioactives and pharmacological effects of P. africanus was conducted. No time limit was set for the research and all literature sources aligned with the scope of the research were included. This study showed that P. africanus is used as traditional medicine for liver problems, sores, wounds, heart problems, hysteria, skin ailments, headache, insomnia, fever, typhoid fever and respiratory problems. Pharmacological research identified hispanolone, dehydrohispanolone, saponins, tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, reducing sugars, resveratrol, triterpene steroids and essential oils. The crude extracts of P. africanus and essential oils isolated from the species exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, immunological and sedative-hypnotic activities. More research is needed to assert the medicinal and ethnopharmacological properties of the crude extracts of P. africanus and phytochemical compounds isolated from the species, and also determine the toxicological effects of the species and its phytochemical compounds.

Potential Use of Medicinal Plant Gokhru: A Review

Currently, herbal medicines have attained great preferences over chemical drug based medicines due to more economic, lesser side effects on health and easy availability. Gokhru is an important medicinal plant which is being used in preparation of formulations in pharmaceutical companies. Gokhru is of two types i.e. Chhota gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) and Bada Gokhru (Pedalium murex L.). This review was conducted to study about these two important medicinal plants and their uses in curing various diseases. Further studies can be conducted on these two medicinal plant species by identifying their potential to develop into a new drug or to be used as a medicinal plant in curing various diseases. This review article mainly deals with botanical description, geographical distribution, ecology, environmental conditions required for growth, cultivation, utilization as a source of medicine and future prospect of Tribulus terrestris and Pedalium murex L.

Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigations of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd (Lamiaceae).

Tetradenia riparia Hochsteter codd. (Lamiaceae) in its native African continent, is considered one of the most popular aromatic medicinal plants. In folk medicine it may be used as an infusion to treat respiratory problems, cough, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, malaria, and dengue; and in the form of compresses it is applied for the relief of headaches and toothaches. The species T. riparia has been researched for decades to isolate and identify chemical constituents present in extracts or essential oil obtained from the leaves, floral buds, or stems of this plant. The present study reviews the scientific literature on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects of T. riparia. We discuss issues related to the botanical and geographical description of the species, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical studies on its essential oil and extracts, and biological activities of T. riparia. Several compounds have already been isolated from leaves, such as ibozol, 7α-hydroxyroileanone, 1′,2′-dideacetylboronolide, 8(14),15-sandaracopimaradiene-7α,18-diol; 5,6-dihydro-α-pyrone and α-pyrone. Terpenes predominated in the essential oil, comprising monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, hydrocarbons, and oxygenates. Most phytocompounds were isolated from the leaves and flower buds, namely fenchone, 14-hydroxy-9-epi (E)-caryophyllene, 9β, 13β-epoxy-7-abietene, and 6,7-dehydroroileanone. These compounds provide the species a high pharmacological potential, with antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, analgesic, anti-leishmania, anti-tuberculosis, and anti-parasitic activities. Therefore, this species is a promising herbal medicine.

Phytochemistry and Biological Properties of Salvia verbenaca L.: A Comprehensive Review.

The family Lamiaceae contains several plants used in traditional medicine to fight against different diseases. Salvia verbenaca L. (S. verbenaca) is one of the Lamiaceae species distributed around the Mediterranean regions. This plant exhibits different bioactive properties, including antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, antileishmanial, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, and wound healing. This review was conducted to revise previous studies on S. verbenaca addressing its botanical description, geographical distribution, and phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological properties. Moreover, the main pharmacological actions of S. verbenaca major compounds were well investigated. Literature reports have revealed that S. verbenaca possesses a pivotal role in medicinal applications. The findings of this work noted that S. verbenaca was found to be rich in chemical compound classes such as terpenoids, phenolics, fatty acids, sterols, and flavonoids. Numerous studies have found that S. verbenaca essential oils and extracts have a wide range of biological effects. These results support the potential pharmacological properties of S. verbenaca and its traditional uses. This analysis can constitute a scientific basis for further refined studies on its pure secondary metabolites. Therefore, the outcome of the present work may support the perspective of identifying new therapeutical applications with detailed pharmacological mechanisms of S. verbenaca to prevent the development of some diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders. However, toxicological investigations into S. verbenaca are needed to assess any potential toxicity before it can be further used in clinical studies.

Citrus maxima: A Brief Review on the World’s Largest Citrus Fruit

Citrus fruits are well-known for their active constituents, Citrus maxima or Pomelo is one such fruit of the genus Citrus that is widely significant for its dietary and traditional values. Its array of phytoconstituents is highly regarded from pharmacological perspective. Its botanical description boasts of vibrant anatomical and morphological characteristics. Citrus maxima fruit is the largest Citrus fruit belonging to the family Rutaceae, native to south-east Asian countries. It’s commonly called as Pomelo, Shaddock or Pummelo. In addition to its nutritional-value it has received wide-spread appreciation and acceptance for its phytochemical, ethnobotanical, pharmacological and medicinal properties. Various extracts of Citrus maxima have been scientifically evaluated in experimental animal models to be effective in treatment of microbial diseases, diabetes, oxidative-stress, hepatic damage, algesia, inflammation and as depressant in CNS etc. They are rich in several important vitamins, minerals and phytoconstituents such as carbohydrates, flavonoids, carotenoids, coumarins, monoterpenes, triterpenes, benzenoids, steroids and citric acid. This review paper presents an overview of the Citrus maxima fruit and its pharmacological actions.

Систематическая и биоэкологическая характеристика Gypsophila L. во флоре Азербайджана

The article presents: a botanical description, information on the decorative appearance during cultivation, the preservation of a beautiful appearance in the winter months and the influence of the external environment on the growth and development of the species Cynara scolymus L. Extracts from the leaves, inflorescences, fruits of Cynara scolymus L. and the component composition were studied by gas-liquid chromatography on the Crystal 2000 M device. Cynara scolymus L. is a very useful plant, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Thus, the presence of linol, citonellol, mirtenol, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene contributes to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension; nerol, neryl acetate and synarin, which are in the plant, neutralize toxins in the blood, promote the renewal of liver cells (with hepatitis, cirrhosis), and insulin regulates the normalization of blood sugar balance. This plant, which has a multifaceted significance, can be widely used in various sectors of the national economy (as a medicinal, vegetable, fodder, ornamental plant).

Review Article on Vijaysar (Pterocarpus Marsupium Roxb): A Multidimensional Herb

Vijaysar is a traditional Indian medicinal plant commonly known as Asan or Bijaka, Indian kino, Malabar kino related to the family Fabacae (Leguminosae) and its commonly distributed in India and Srilanka. Vijaysar is one of the important medicinal plant describe in Indian system of medicine literature and has been used for various medicinal purposes. Heartwood and bark of Pterocarpus marsupium is used as a anti-diabetic remedies since thousands of years. The extract of this plant has been shown many pharmacological compound which are used in various diseases. Pterocarpus marsupium is clinically established herb as a potent anti-diabetic drug. Pterocarpus marsupium content many chemical constituents like pterostilbene, -epicatechin, pterosupin, marsupsin, etc. Several research study shows its efficacy in cataract and hypertriglyceridemia. The extract of this plant is also use as a cardiac tonic, anti-diarrheal, skin disorders, rejuvenator, and hepatoprotective. Ancient classical Ayurvedic literature have detailed description of Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium). The aim of present review article is to study its pharmacological activity, cultivation, occurrence, distribution, botanical description, traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, chemical constituents.

Betelvine (Piper betle L.): A comprehensive insight into its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological, biomedical and therapeutic attributes.

Piper betle L. (synonym: Piper betel Blanco), or betel vine, an economically and medicinally important cash crop, belongs to the family Piperaceae, often known as the green gold. The plant can be found all over the world and is cultivatedprimarily in South East Asian countries for its beautiful glossy heart‐shaped leaves, which are chewed or consumed as betelquidand widely used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine, as carminative, stimulant,astringent, against parasitic worms, conjunctivitis, rheumatism, wound, etc., andis also used for religious purposes. Hydroxychavicol is the most important bioactive compound among the wide range of phytoconstituents found in essential oil and extracts. The pharmacological attributes of P. betle are antiproliferation, anticancer, neuropharmacological, analgesic, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic, hepatoprotective, antifertility, antibacterial, antifungal and many more. Immense attention has been paid to nanoformulations and their applications. The application of P. betle did not show cytotoxicity in preclinical experiments, suggesting that it could serve as a promising therapeutic candidate for different diseases. The present review comprehensively summarizes the botanical description, geographical distribution, economic value and cultivation, ethnobotanical uses, preclinical pharmacological properties with insights of toxicological, clinical efficacy, and safety of P. betle. The findings suggest that P. betle represents an orally active and safe natural agent that exhibits great therapeutic potential for managing various human medical conditions. However, further research is needed to elucidate its underlying molecular mechanisms of action, clinical aspects, structure–activity relationships, bioavailability and synergistic interactions with other drugs.

Nutraceutical Potentials of Azanza garckeana (Snot Apple): A Review

Background: Nutraceuticals are products derived from natural sources and are used as therapeutic agents for the management of various health disorders. Several nutraceuticals have been produced from fruits, including wild edible fruits. Azanza garckeana is an example of wild edible fruit belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is a semi-deciduous flowering plant that grows in savan-na-wooded grasslands and open forests. It can be found in tropical Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, and some countries of Western Africa. All parts of the plant are useful for medical and economic purposes. There are various traditional claims on the application of various parts of the plant in the management and treatment of diabetes, infertility, aches and pains, hemorrhage, liver and cardiac diseases, etc. Objective: This article presents a review of the plant Azanza garckeana regarding its botanical de-scription, its traditional relevance economically and medically, and its established nutritional as well as pharmacological relevance based on reported in vitro and in vivo experimental investigations. Conclusion: Experimental reports on the nutritional and pharmacological potentials of Azanza garckeana are sparse. Therefore, there is a need for extensive research to further establish the plant as a potential candidate for a pharmacological or nutraceutical agent for the management of oxida-tive stress-related diseases and other human health disorders.