Scholars Bulletin (SB)
Volume-8 | Issue-09 | 283-287
Subject Category: Zoology
Therapeutic Role of Lallemantia royleana (Balangu Seeds) and Its Pharmacological Properties: An Overview
Aisha Saleem, Muhammad Waqar, Ayesha Aslam, Asifa Mobeen, Ansa Tariq, Farwa Muhammad Ali
Published : Oct. 13, 2022
Abstract
Balangu (Lallemantia royleana) is a member of the Lamiaceae or Labiateae family. In Pakistan commonly called Tukhmalanga. This valuable medicinal plant is indigenous to tropical Asia, including India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The chemical analysis of Lallemantia royleana seed showed that the seeds contained: protein 25.60%, fat 18.27%, fiber 1.29%, alkaloids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, glycosides, pholobtannin tannins, volatile oils, mixed fatty acids and terpenoids. It exerted many pharmacological effects included antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidepressant, anxiolytic, sedative, antiemetic, hypolipidemic, protective and many other pharmacological effects. The current review discussed the Lallemantia royleana as a beneficial medicinal plant. It can be a good remedy for skin disease. Further screening for phytochemicals should be carried out in search of novel therapeutic compounds.