Exploring globally used antiurolithiatic plants of S to Z families: Including Saxifragaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Solanaceae, Urticaceae, Vitaceae, Zingiberaceae and Zygophyllaceae

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a common worldwide problem with high recurrence. This review covers twenty three (23) families starting from alphabet S to Z. It includes Solanaceae (12); Zingiberaceae (09); Scrophulariaceae and Urticaceae (08); Verbenaceae (07); Ulmaceae, Valerianaceae and Vitaceae (05); Zygophyllaceae (04); Sapotaceae, Saxifragaceae and Typhaceae (03); Smilacaceae (02); Salicaceae, Salvadoraceae, Santalaceae, Simaroubaceae, Tamaricaceae, Tiliaceae, Theaceae, Tropaeolaceae, Violaceae and Xanthorrhoeaceae (01) plant used globally in different countries. Hopefully, this review will not only be useful for the general public but also attract the scientific world for antiurolithiatic drug discovery.