Plants are the most important source of medicine to the mankind. Ancient and traditional verbal as well as documented sources are treasure of potential medicinal properties of plants. In the new era of science and technology there is increasing need to validate the claims of traditional knowledge database for safe, easily available, cheap, side-effect free healthcare provisions. Many herbal plants are used to treat various kinds of diseases. In this article one of the important potential plant and their uses are discussed which is Fagonia schweinfurthii. It is found in various part of world like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Kenya, Eritrea, Iran, India and Pakistan. The various parts like roots, stem, shoots and leaves has been used to treat in wound healing, allergies, inflammation, boils, leprosy, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, sores, pain reliever, ear infection and endothermic reactions in the body. The entire plant is employed medically and it is well-known plant in mountainous regions as a source of fever relief. It is an efficient cooling agent for mouth infection. It has a reputation for cleansing the blood and serving as de-obstruent. Additionally, it is utilized as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, hepato-protective action etc. The present review deals with the enormous amount of scientific research and reports available in different aspects of this plant.
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