Current paper reviews the pharmacological activities,therapeutic indications and phytochemicals of M.Iongifolia.This herb has been consumed traditionally for the treatment of various diseases,including gastrointestinal disorders,respiratory disorders,infectious diseases,inflammatory diseases,as well as menstrual disorders.In the mod era,various pharmacological activities have been confirmed for M.Iongifolia,such as anti-parasitic,antimicrobial,anti-insect,antimutagenic,antinociceptive,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,keratoprotective,hepatoprotective,anti-diarrhea,and spasmolytic effects.The plant showed therapeutic benefits in irritable bowel syndrome,amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea,and oxidative stress-associated diseases as well.A vast variety of natural components such as flavonoids,phenolic acids,cinnamates,ceramides,sesquiterpenes,terpenes,and terpenoids have been suggested to be responsible for the pharmacological action of M.Iongifolia.These natural products can be considered as novel medicinal sources for developing new drugs.Further investigations to explore therapeutic efficacy,tolerability,and pharmaceutical properties of M.Iongifolia phytochemical agents are recommended.