Therapeutic Potential of Pavetta L. Genus: An Updated Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicological Aspects

Abstract

Pavetta L. genus is one of the largest genera in Rubiaceae family. Although of the wide distribution and the variety of traditional uses of it plants, research covered only limited species of Pavetta L. genus. The purpose of this review is to provide an in-depth understanding of traditional uses, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological characteristics of these plants, which may lead to new insights into new therapeutic benefits of them. To achieve that, literatures without time limitation was used to gather information about all features of Pavetta L. genus including its botanical description and geographical distribution. :