Ethnobotany, Pharmacology, and Major Bioactive Metabolites from Impatiens Genus Plants and Their Related Applications

The review on Impatiens genus plants highlights their significant ethnobotanical, pharmacological, and phytochemical applications, emphasizing the need for further research on their bioactive compounds, primarily phenolics, phytosterols, triterpenoids, and peptides. These compounds exhibit antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-anaphylactic, and antioxidant properties. Despite their potential, many Impatiens species remain under-researched, necessitating more studies to validate their traditional uses, ensure safety, and isolate key bioactive constituents.