Abstract :
Phytochemical analysis and pharmacological studies revealed that Herniaria glabra contained triterpene
saponins: herniaria saponins I-VII [aglycones medicagen, gypsogen, 16-hydroxy-medicagen], flavonoids and
hydroxycoumarins: umbelliferone, herniarin, phenolic acids, tannins and essential oil, while, Herniaria hirsuta
contained phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols and saponins. The total flavonoid content of Herniaria hirsuta was
4.51% and the total saponin content was 12.74%. Herniaria glabra possessed hypotensive, diuretic,
antiurolithiasis, antimicrobial, insecticidal and antioxidant effects, while, Herniaria hirsuta possessed
antiurolithiasis, antioxidant, cytotoxic and antibacterial effects. The current review highlighted the chemical
constituents and pharmacological effects of Herniaria glabra and Herniaria hirsuta.
Keywords: Herniaria glabra, Herniaria hirsuta, chemical constituents, pharmacology
Keyword :
Herniaria glabra, Herniaria hirsuta, chemical constituents, pharmacology