PHARMACOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MEDICINAL HERB Onosma bracteatum (Gaozaban): AN UPDATED REVIEW Authors: Fatima G , SIDDIQUI A*, JAFRI MA AND ASLAM M
ABSTRACT
Herbal medicine is generally accomplished form of medicine in the world as about 75–80%
of the world’s population, mostly depends upon herbal medicine. Use of herbal medicine for
therapeutic purpose is reflected very non-toxic because of their lesser side effects. Gaozaban
is one of the most important drugs used in Unani system of medicine. It has been first
categorised by Dioscorides. Several species such as Borago officinalis Linn. Trichodesma
indicum R. Br, Onosma bracteatum Wall, Onosma hispidum Wall and Anchusa strigosa J
Labill are used under the name Gaozaban. Chemical constituents, therapeutic actions,
pharmacological actions and uses of Gaozaban will be mentioned in this review.
Keywords: Gaozaban, Unani drug, pharmacological actions, phytochemical components,
Treatment activities Publication date: 01/11/2021 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2021/November/MS_IJBPAS_2021_5721.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.11.5721