Abutilon theophrasti Medic.: A Review of its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacokinetics

Abutilon theophrasti Medic.( (A. theophrasti, Malvaceae) has been recognized for its ethnopharmacological values for a long time. Various studies of A. theophrasti have demonstrated that different extracts from this species exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory analgesia activities. Until now, more than 100 kinds of phytochemical compounds have been isolated and identified in various parts of A. theophrasti including flavonoids, fatty acid, essential oil, and others. In the present review, we have been trying to summarize an up-to-date research on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of A. theophrasti. Consequently, a significant and broad overview on the current knowledge of A. theophrasti is provided to explore its clinical therapeutic potential.