Botanical Overview
Fagonia indica is a species in the Zygophyllaceae family. This species belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Zygophyllaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Puncture-vine — 45 documented uses
- Harmel — 40 documented uses
- Chaparral — 18 documented uses
- Fagonia cretica — 15 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Fagonia indica has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including United Arab Emirates, Egypt, India, Libya, Mali, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 2 compounds in this species: betulin, betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Systematic pharmacological studies are needed to validate the traditional uses attributed to this species.