World Journal of Environmental Biosciences
World Journal of Environmental Biosciences
2025 Volume 14 Issue 1

Phragmites australis L.: A Systematic Review on Botanical Description Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Application


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  1. Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria.
  2. Laboratories of Biodiversity and Application of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria.
Abstract

Phragmites australis is a plant that belongs to the Poaceae family, also known as Gramineae. It is characterized by annual cane-like stems that arise from a robust and extensive rhizomatous system. P. australis is known for its pharmacological, ecological, and therapeutic properties, as it is rich in active biological substances, which endow it with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Many people from all over the world use basil in traditional medicine, including North African countries, especially Algeria, which they use to treat many organic and infectious diseases. On the other hand, according to scientific reports, the P. australis plant contains most of the major and biologically active molecules such as flavonoids, phenols, tannins, steroids, glycosides, and reduced sugars. Pharmacological studies also indicate that the plant has analgesic, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective actions. In conclusion, P. australis may be one of the best sources of plant medicines that can be used to treat many acute and chronic diseases.


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Frahtia A, Derouiche S. Phragmites australis L.: A Systematic Review on Botanical Description Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Application. World J Environ Biosci. 2025;14(1):18-20. https://doi.org/10.51847/tI9QDyijfS
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Frahtia, A., & Derouiche, S. (2025). Phragmites australis L.: A Systematic Review on Botanical Description Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Application. World Journal of Environmental Biosciences, 14(1), 18-20. https://doi.org/10.51847/tI9QDyijfS
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