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Bābunā (Matricaria chamomilla L.) in unani medicine: A comprehensive review of traditional knowledge with their pharmacological evidence

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Bābunā (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known medicinal plant commonly known as German Chamomile, extensively used in Unani system of Medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties. This review aims to provide the comprehensive review of its botanical description, phytochemical constituents, traditional Unani concepts along with experimentally validated pharmacological activities. The information was compiled from classical Unani literature and scientific publications. The evidence demonstrates that Bābunā possess diverse pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, gastroprotective, wound healing and anticancer. These pharmacological activities are largely attributed to its phytochemical constituents. This review highlights the correlation between classical Unani knowledge and finding from modern pharmacological research. The available evidence supports the therapeutic potential of Bābunā and emphasizes the need of well-designed clinical studies and standardized formulations to facilitate its integration into evidence-based health care system.

Source: International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine

DOI: 10.33545/2616454x.2026.v10.i8a.506

Authors: Kainat Mahmood, Sadaf Joweria, Mohd Mudassir, Amreen Zehra, Mohd Uzair Beg

Institution: Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7203584197