Tamarix aphylla L.: A Review Jasiem Thamer Mouhi*, Nasser Noor Mohsen, AL-Bazaz Huda K. Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plant, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Iraq *Corresponding Author E-mail: thamermouhi@uomustansiriyah.edu.iq
Online published on 24 December, 2019. Abstract Tamarix aphylla is one of those species which belong the Tamaricaceae family which is natively found in Asia, North Africa and Southeastern Europe. There are many uses in the traditional medicine in many countries. The phytochemical profile of Leaves presents Steroids, Terpenoids, Flavonoids, Tannins, Cardiac glycosides, polyphenols, amino acids, protein, carbohydrates, essential oil, while the Stem bark contains Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Saponin, Cumarins, Tannins, Triterpenes, Alkaloids, the another parts of plant (Flowers) contains Rhamnocitrin, cyanidin 3-O-glycoside, cyanidin, delphinidin glycosides, kaempferol, quercetin, methylated flavonols, rhamnazin, rhamnetin, rhamnocitrin, kaempferide, tamarixetin, kaempferol 7,4′-dimethyl ether and dillenetin, Flavonols. The Pharmacological and Biological Activities of the all plant parts are Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, cytotoxicity, Antipyretic, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Antihyperglycemic effect. Top Keywords Tamarix aphylla, phytochemical profile, Pharmacological and Biological Activities. Top |