Potential Therapeutic Effects of Falcaria vulgaris Bernh: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Introduction: Falcaria vulgaris Bernh (FV) is a plant of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family, which isknown as Ghaziaghi in the Iranian Azeri language and Paghaza in the west of Iran. This plant is usuallyconsumed in spring as a local vegetable and food. FV is recommended by traditional medicine resources forthe treatment of skin diseases, gastrointestinal complaints, liver disease, blood purification, and increasingbreast milk. The presence of tannins and saponins and the absence of flavonoids and terpenoids have beenshown in FV. As various significant properties and special characteristics of FV have been expressed innumerous studies, this study aimed to collect documents and summarize and classify the properties ofthis plant through a systematic review method.