ABSTRACT
Plants of the Pelargonium genus have been part of the traditional medicine scheme for ages. While native to South Africa, Pelargonium plants were cultivated around the globe including the Middle East because of their remarkable adaptability to different environmental conditions. However, the chemical composition and pharmacological profile of the plants vary drastically with geographic origin. This review will focus on the herbal use of Pelargonium plants cultivated in Middle Eastern countries. It will provide a brief history of the plants and major sites of cultivation in the Middle East, as well as a comparative, evidence-based approach to address the variation in the phytochemical profile of the plants of different origins and justify its medicinal utility in traditional medicine.
