Understanding the Pharmacognistical Aspect of Few Members of Salicaceae –A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Salicaceae (the Willow and Poplar family) traditionally encompasses the genera Populus (poplar) and Salix (willow), which are common in the Northern temperate regions, and are amentiferous (bearing catkins). Presently, the Salicaceae have been enlarged to comprise most tropical members of  the Flacourtiaceae, which do not produce catkin., the family Salicaceae now comprises about 56 genera and the 1,220 species. The plethora of information regarding the pharmacological action of Salicaceae is discussed.