Therapeutic Potential of Fagonia bruguieri and Tamarix dioica: Phytochemistry, Bioactivity, and Clinical Prospects

Abstract

Fagonia bruguieri and Tamarix dioica represent important medicinal species with established traditional use in the management of several diseases. This review summarizes their phytochemical profiles, highlighting flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and phenolic compounds as key bioactive constituents. Experimental studies reveal significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and hepatoprotective activities, supporting their traditional uses. Emerging evidence suggests potential applications in metabolic disorders, wound healing, and immune modulation. Although promising, most data are preclinical, and rigorous clinical trials remain limited. Systematic pharmacological analysis, standardized isolation techniques, and extensive toxicological studies are indispensable for validating medicinal properties and supporting the development of evidence-based herbal medicines from these botanical sources

Keywords:

Fagonia Bruguieri; Tamarix Dioica; Phytochemistry; Bioactivity; Therapeutic Potential