Peganum harmala, commonly called wild rue, [3] Syrian rue, [3] African rue, [3] esfand or espand, [4] or harmel[3] (among other similar pronunciations and spellings), is a perennial, herbaceous plant, with a woody underground rootstock, of the family Nitrariaceae, usually growing in saline soils in temperate desert and Mediterranean regions.

The genus Peganum is a perennial, herbaceous, glabrous to pubescent, and wild flowering plant with short creeping roots and belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae [1–3]. The genus has four main species (Peganum harmala L., Peganum mexicanum Gray, Peganum nigellastrum Bunge, and Peganum multisectum (Maxim.) Bobrov) having significance in health ...

Recent years of research has demonstrated different pharmacological and therapeutic effects of P. harmala and its active alkaloids, especially harmine and harmaline.

Jul 18, 2019 · Peganum harmala is a perennial, herbaceous plant known as Harmal. It is a popular herb in both spiritual and medicinal customs. It relates to plant Ruta graveolens, therefore, is also known as rue (wild rue, Syrian rue, African rue).

Peganum L. is a genus under the recently separated family Nitrariaceae. [1] . Formerly it used to be included in the family Zygophyllaceae. The genus has around five species, occurring in warm temperate to subtropical regions across the world: Peganum multisectum (Maxim.) Bobrov — China, Mongolia.

Background: Peganum harmala L. is a perennial herb of Peganum in Zygophyllaceae family. It has been used as a national medicinal herb with the efficacy of strengthening muscle, warming stomach, dispelling cold, and removing dampness in Chinese folk.

Jan 21, 2025 · Boasting a single white flower, Peganum harmala plants may not look all that impressive, but they possess a sophisticated chemical structure that’s been harnessed for centuries in folk holistic practices. Keep reading to find …

Jun 27, 2021 · The Peganum spp. extracts have shown neuroprotective, anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral effects. The extracts are also found effective in improving respiratory disorders (asthma and cough conditions), dermatoses, and knee osteoarthritis.

harmal peganum General Information Symbol: PEHA: Group: Dicot: Duration: Perennial: Growth Habits: Forb/herb: Native Status: L48 I

Jul 8, 2018 · Peganum harmala is a perennial shrub with fleshy spikey-looking leaves, growing up to 1 meter tall. Its small, brown seeds contains harmine and other harmala alkaloids. It is one of the plants speculated to be the Soma or Haoma of ancient Persia.