This study revealed that Phoenix
dactylifera L., Olea europaea L., Ficus carica
L., Cedrus deodara (Lawb.) G. Don., Tamarix
aphylla L., Salvadora persica L., Zingiber
officinale Rosc., Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.
Allium sativum L. and Allium cepa L.
mentioned in holy Quran are rich sources of
flavonoids that appear to have protective
effects for human health. The Quranic fruits
and plants which are medicinal species used
for various ailments have been reported. The
studies have shown that water and methanolic
extracts of some of these plants which have
never been reported. However, the activity was
dose dependent, the results are promising.
Further work needs to be carried out to
ascertain their biological activities of several
extracts. The studies thus provide further
evidence on the traditional usage of these
species in treating diseases. Our knowledge
about chemical constituents of plants would
further be valuable in discovering the actual
value of folkloric remedies.