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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Merging tradition and innovation: A review on the botany, chemistry and biotechnology of Ephedra foliata ex C. A. Mey
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Papita Choudhary, Pooja Mangal, Deepanshu Kumawat, Shikha Gupta, Amit Kotiya
Abstract
The genus Ephedra is distributed across
arid and semi-arid regions globally, except in Australia. It has attracted
substantial attention as a result of its traditional uses in various cultures,
as well as its diverse physiological, morphological, phytochemical, and
pharmacological properties. Phytochemically, Ephedra species are
renowned for their alkaloid content, particularly ephedrine and
pseudoephedrine, which possess bronchodilator properties and possess stimulant
effects on the nervous system. Ephedra foliata is a common gymnosperm
found in hot desert regions, specifically in some African countries,
Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. E. foliata, like a myriad of other
therapeutic plants, is confronted with a variety of challenges that jeopardize
its survival. Due to the destruction of its natural habitat, it is seriously
threatened. This review offers a comprehensive examination of the physiology,
phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional use of E. foliata.
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Pages:67-73
How to cite this article:
Papita Choudhary, Pooja Mangal, Deepanshu Kumawat, Shikha Gupta, Amit Kotiya "Merging tradition and innovation: A review on the botany, chemistry and biotechnology of <i>Ephedra foliata </i>ex C. A. Mey". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 67-73
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