Review of studies on Bulbine natalensis Baker (Asphodelaceae): Ethnobotanical uses, biological and chemical properties
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2020-09
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Open Science Publishers LLP
Abstract
Bulbine natalensis Baker is a native succulent herb that belongs to the family Asphodelaceae, and is regarded asprecious, highly valued, and extensively used throughout the continent for medicinal purposes and in treating maleimpotency due to the aphrodisiac and invigorating effect. This study reviews the status of B. natalensis ethnobotanicaluses, biological and chemical properties. This review was conducted from April 2019 to February 2020 by applyingthe mixed-method review approach, and in the framework of a complete description of B. natalensis species, dataon morphology, distribution, and economic importance were discussed. Pharmacological screening reported thatB. natalensis possesses anti-inflammatory and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. The bulbous plant vapourcontains substances such as tannins, anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, saponins, and alkaloids. Scientific evaluationsfrom various researchers have substantiated the use of B. natalensis in the enhancement of male sexual disorders, cureof wounds, rashes, itches, ringworm, diabetes, rheumatism, cracked lips and herpes, diarrhea, and paroxysms amongother diseases.
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Antimicrobial agent, anti-platelet aggregation, botany, Bulbine, chemical compounds, male infertility.
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Musara Collen, Aladejana Elizabeth Bosede. Review of studies on Bulbine natalensis Baker (Asphodelaceae): Ethnobotanical uses, biological and chemical properties. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2020 Sep; 2020 Sep: 150-155