Gaozaban (Borago officinalis L.): A review of its phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities

Since ancient times the plant species are used for therapeutic intervention. Due to its fewer side effects properties, hence it is preferred herbal therapies nowadays. A well-known Unani drug Gaozaban (Borago officinalis L.) of family Boraginaceae described in System Medicine with various properties as exhilarant, expectorant, laxative, resolvent, diuretic, lithotriptic and tonic principal organs body like brain, heart liver. these treatment Cardiac weakness, Palpitation, Anxiety, Melancholia, Schizophrenia, Catarrh, Cough, Asthma, renal calculi healing wounds etc. Mostly leaves flowers used. an important ingredient many compound formulations Khamira Gaozaban, Abresham, Dawaul Misk, Mufarreh Barid, Sharbat Deenar, Arq It reported that has multiple pharmacological activities such antidepressant, anxiolytic, antioxidant, antidiarrhoeal, antibacterial, antifungal, antiaging, anti-asthmatic, anticancer, wound activity a memory booster. These due presence number phytochemicals saponin, flavonoids, tannins, anthraquinone, glycosides, phenolic compounds gums. The aim this review update comprehensive scientific information on traditional medicinal uses provide insight further research potential.