Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of genus Fritillaria—a review

Abstract Background Genus Fritillaria is one among the biggest genera of family Liliaceae comprising around 130–165 species. viewed as a significant genus and source pharmaceutically active compounds utilized in conventional drugs by folklore. worldwide medication food. Different chemically dynamic components separated from , their phytochemistry with structure pharmacology these have been extensively reviewed. Main body for treatment dyspepsia, chest injury, tuberculosis, cough, asthma, gout, bronchitis, dysuria, sinus, boils, stomatitis, malaria, insanity, anaemia, immunity promoter, remedy child emaciation, fever, burning sensation, phthisis broncho-asthma, heart diseases, dysfunction breathing nervous system, etc. chemical isolated include 120 alkaloids, 15 terpenoids well saponins, glycosides, volatile components, nucleosides, amino acids, nucleobases, flavonoids, fatty acids so forth. Conclusions Many species traditional Chinese on account effects clearing heat, moistening lung, alleviating tumours, scrofula on. also