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Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry and Ethanomedicinal uses of Malvaviscus arboreus Dill. Ex. cav. medicinal plant species

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A magnificent flowering shrub in the Malvaceae family is Malvaviscus arboreus Cav. Malvaviscus arboreus Cav. flowers are a rich source of phytochemicals, including P-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, gallic acids, protocatechuic acid, and p-hydroxy benzoic acid. Total soluble flavonoids such as kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin, and rutin are present in the flowers. Additional phytochemicals found in this plant include quinones, phenols, tannins, alkaloids and/or nitrogenous compounds, coumarins, saponins, anthocyanins,  steroids, glycosides, terpenoids, emodins, and terpenoids. The medicinal qualities of this plant are due to these phytochemicals. This herb can be used medicinally to treat a variety of conditions, such as whooping coughsore throat, pneumonia, gastritis, wounds, fever, hypertension, and liver issues, stomachaches, diarrhea, gall bladder issues, cystitis, and disorders of the kidneys.  Studies in botany have been conducted on the petiole, leaf, flower, and stem. Numerous studies' worth of experiments showed that extracts from different components have a wealth of medicinal advantages, including antifungal, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antioxidant, gastrointestinal protective, anticonvulsant and anticancer properties.

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