Recent Developments in Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Marrubium vulgare L.

Marrubium vulgare possesses folklore claim for curing various ailments in the form of extract. It has been reported to possess expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic properties. Chemical constituents such as phenylethanoid glycoside, phenylpropanoid esters, flavonoid lactates, diterpenoids, anthocyanins and many others have been isolated. The plant possesses antihypertensive, analgesic, anticancer, antioedematogenic and many other reported biological activities. The present article reviews the complete pharmacological and phytochemical work done on the plant so far.