ABSTRACT
Ochradenus baccatus, the taily weed plant, is abundantly distributed in northern and central Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Iran, and Pakistan. The plant is mentioned in the folklore of the Bedouin nomadic community and is frequently used as part of traditional medicine for various diseases including metabolic disorders. The plants’ aerial parts, leaves, shoots, and roots have been investigated for their antioxidant potential and pharmacological activities, which include anticancer, anti-inflammatory, nematocidal, anti-ulcer, and liver protective actions. The plant possesses phenolic acids, kaempferol, and quercetin-based flavonoid glycosides, and glucosinolates as the major constituents. The presence of resveratrol and catechins are also reported. However, no bioassays or isolated compound biological activity has been investigated.
