Alhagi is a genus of Old World plants in the family Fabaceae. They are commonly called camelthorns or manna trees. There are four accepted species, which range from northern Africa and Greece through western and central Asia to India and northern China. [1]

Alhagi maurorum is a noxious weed outside its native range. [3] It is a contaminant of alfalfa seed, and grows readily when accidentally introduced to a cultivated field. It has a wide soil tolerance, thriving on saline, sandy, rocky, and dry soils.

Alhagi maurorum is a small perennial thorny shrub, up to one meter tall. It is very deep rooted (5-7 m and up to 15 m near the Dead Sea). Stems are greenish with many spreading spines that are green and yellow tipped. Leaves are alternate, simple and entire with short (1-2 mm) petioles.

Alhagi, a plant genus from family Fabaceae, is widely distributed in many countries of Asia, Australia and Europe. Commonly known as camel thorn, Alhagi has many species famous for feed and folk medicinal uses. Different species of Alhagi such as Alhagi pseudalhagi, A. graecorum, A. sparsifolia, A. …

2015年11月1日 · Alhagi maurorum, belonging to family Leguminosae, is an highly branched spiny shrub which reaches up to 1.5 to 4 feets in height. Roots may reach up to the depth of 15 meters. Alhagi maurorum is used in folk medicine, as a purgative, diaphoretic, expectorant and diuretic used to treat piles, migraine, warts and rheumatism.

Among Alhagi species, A. camelorum and A. maurorum possess the highest anti-microbial activity. Most of the effects observed with A. maurorum are dose-dependent. This paper indicates with emphasis that Alhagi species are safe and rich …

The meaning of ALHAGI is a small genus of desert shrubs (family Leguminosae) found in northern Africa and Asia Minor having simple leaves, spiny branches, and tough pods.

Alhagi sparsifolia Shap. (Kokyantak) is a ethnic medicine used in the Uyghur traditional medicine system for the treatment of colds, rheumatic pains, diarrhea, stomach pains, headaches, and toothaches, in addition to being an important local source ...

2012年12月15日 · Yavasa is an Ayurveda herb, used mainly in the treatment of obesity, skin diseases and Pitta conditions. Its botanical name is Alhagi Camelorum Fisch. It belongs to the Fabaceae (Simbi kula) family. It is also known as Alhagi maurorum. English name – Persian Manna Plant, Camel thorn.

Therefore, we aim to compile an up to date and comprehensive review of Alhagi pseudalhagi that covers mainly its phytochemistry, pharmacology, folklore claims and chemical entities responsible for its claimed traditional and other medicinal uses.