A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Ochradenus baccatus

Abstract

Ochradenus baccatus, also known as "Taily Weed," is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Resedaceae family and is often used as a folk medicine for the treatment of headache, fever or sexual disorders in the Middle Eastern countries. It is also used as an antibiotic, cooling agent and deodorant. Due to its widespread use in traditional medicine in the Middle Eastern countries and lack of scientific evidence, it is being investigated for its phytotherapeutic potential in different disease conditions.

Keywords

• ochradenus baccatus
• folk medicine
• middle east
• taily weed
• anti-inflammatory
• anti-oxidant