Pharmacognostic review on Kurdish plant Pterocephalus nestorianus
Joint Authors
Ahmad, Jawad
Ozdemir, Mehmet
Abd Allah, Fuad O.
Husayn, Faiq H. S.
Source
ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 5 (31 Oct. 2019), pp.53-60, 8 p.
Publisher
Salahaddin University-Erbil Department of Scientific Publications
Publication Date
2019-10-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The genus Pterocephalus, one of the most important genera of Caprifoliaceae family, comprises about 30 species which are usually found in sunny, dry, rocky crevices, mostly in Europe and Western Asia.
Nine species are native to the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Pterocephalus nestorianus Nab.
is an important plant of this genera and locally known as Lawa.
It is widely used in folkloric medicines in Kurdistan for treating inflammation and oral diseases.
It is also widely used as ornamental plant and component of many herbal formulations, all around the world.
The aim of the present study is to collect authentic literature on classification, geographic distribution, eco-cultural health, traditional uses, phytochemistry, biological (environmental) activities and pharmacological properties of P.
nestorianus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Husayn, Faiq H. S.& Ozdemir, Mehmet& Ahmad, Jawad& Abd Allah, Fuad O.. 2019. Pharmacognostic review on Kurdish plant Pterocephalus nestorianus. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences،Vol. 31, no. 5, pp.53-60.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-947641
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Husayn, Faiq H. S.…[et al.]. Pharmacognostic review on Kurdish plant Pterocephalus nestorianus. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol. 31, no. 5 (2019), pp.53-60.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-947641
American Medical Association (AMA)
Husayn, Faiq H. S.& Ozdemir, Mehmet& Ahmad, Jawad& Abd Allah, Fuad O.. Pharmacognostic review on Kurdish plant Pterocephalus nestorianus. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2019. Vol. 31, no. 5, pp.53-60.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-947641
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 59-60
Record ID
BIM-947641