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Lallemantia iberica (Family: Lamiaceae) is used traditionally as stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, in the treatment of common cold, coughing, stomach and abdominal pain. It produced many secondary metabolites such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpen, mucilage and oil. It possessed many pharmacological effects included analgesic, antibacterial and antioxidant effects. The current review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lallemantia iberica.

Phytochemical analysis showed that Leontice leontopetalum contained many quinolizidine alkaloids, tannins, phenolic, flavonoids and many other bioactive contents. The pharmacological studies revealed that Leontice leontopetalum possessed antioxidant, antidiabetic, convulsant and anti convulsant, cytotoxic, anticholinesterase cardiovascular and smooth muscle contractile effects. The current mini review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Leontice leontopetalum.