Harmala has a wide range of pharmacological effects including cardiovascular, nervous system, gastrointestinal, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, osteogenic, immunomodulatory, emmenagogue, and antitumor activity among many other effects. Beta-carboline alkaloids contained in P.
Peganum harmala L. smoke has been used traditionally in Middle Eastern and Asian countries as a disinfectant and air purifier.
Medical Definition of harmala
: an Old World herb (Peganum harmala) with strong-scented seeds that yield several alkaloids and are used as a vermifuge and stimulant.
