Paeonia emodi Royle: Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology

- Paeonia emodi is endemic to Himalaya and is the only species found in the region.
- The plant has demonstrated activity against various life style disorders.
- It has been found to possess terpenoids and phenolics as major chemical constituents.
- Ethnopharmacological claims have been scientifically proven by different authors.
- Traditional claims have been critically analyzed and discussed in the present review.