Toxicological, phytochemical study and biological activities of a medicinal Plant: Ephedra alata

Abstract

Ephedra is a medicinal plant that has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The goal of this study is to identify the toxicological, biological effect of the “Ephedra alata” as well as evaluate and analyze the biological activity of “Ephedra alata”. The current research is part of a larger effort to increase the value of a medicinal plant. Ephedra alata is a pharmacologically significant plant that is well-known for its drought resistance. Polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponosides, reducing sugars, and terpenoids were discovered in the aerial section of the plant during the phytochemical investigation.According to the ethnobotanical survey, the plant's pharmacological significance appears to be overlooked by a huge portion of the population, although scientific studies in pharmacology demonstrate that “Ephedra alata” has a significant therapeutic value and can be used to treat a variety of disorders.