User:Muhammadshahzadaslam/GENUS FAGOPYRUM: PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW

Fagopyrum belong to family Polygonaceae. We have reviewed traditional uses, pharmacological potential and phytochemical study of genus Fagopyrum. Traditionally, most of the species are used for Anemia, constipation, hemorrhagic complaints, hypotensive patients, lumbago, dysentery, abdominal pain due to menstruation, postpartum pain due to blood stasis and pulmonary sepsis. Fagopyrum possess Antimicrobial activity, Anti- tumor effect, Antihypoglycemic activity, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic activity and anti-oxidant activity. Phytochemical reports on genus Fagopyrum are flavanoids, steroids, organic acids and other miscellaneous compounds.