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Pharmacological Efficacy of Tamarix aphylla: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Saad Alshehri Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Geetha Kandasamy Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Ayaz Ahmad Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Safaa, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia; [email protected] (W.A.); [email protected] (A.A.)
  • Mohd Amir Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicines, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Wasim Ahmad Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Safaa, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia; [email protected] (W.A.); [email protected] (A.A.)
  • Umme Hani Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Gotam Das Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Shahabe Abullais Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Shadma Wahab Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
  • Rajalakshimi Vasudevan Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]

Keywords:

T. aphylla, phytochemicals, biological activity, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anticholinesterase

Abstract

Tamarix aphylla is a well-known species of the genus Tamarix. T. aphylla (Tamaricaceae) is a perennial tree in Asia, the Middle East, and Central Africa. It is used as a carminative diuretic in tuberculosis, leprosy, and hepatitis. Various pharmacological properties have been shown by T. aphylla, such as antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anticholinesterase, and wound-healing activity. However, T. aphylla has not received much attention for its secondary metabolites and bioactive constituents. Research has shown that this plant has hidden potential that needs to be explored. This review aims to cover botanical classification, geographical distribution, taxonomy, ethnobotanical uses, and the phytochemical compounds found in T. aphylla. The toxicology and pharmacological effects of T. aphylla are also discussed. We examined various scholarly resources to gather information on T. aphylla, including Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, Springer Link, PubMed, and Web of Science. The finding of this work validates a connection between T. aphylla in conventional medicine and its antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antifungal, anticholinesterase, and other biological effects. T. aphylla’s entire plant (such as bark, leaves, fruits) and root extracts have been used to treat hypertension, stomach discomfort, hair loss, cough and asthma, abscesses, wounds, rheumatism, jaundice, fever, tuberculosis, and gum and tooth infection. The phytochemical screening revealed that noticeably all extracts were devoid of alkaloids, followed by the presence of tannins. In addition, different parts have revealed the existence of steroids, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, and byproducts of gallic acid and ellagic acid. T. aphylla has shown many valuable activities against different diseases and supports its traditional uses. Therefore, high-quality preclinical research and well-designated clinical trials are needed to establish the efficacy and safety of this plant in humans. Keywords: T. aphylla, phytochemicals, biological activity, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, anticholinesterase

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