The Genus <i>Allochrusa</i>: A Comprehensive Review of Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities
Abstrak
The genus <i>Allochrusa</i> (Caryophyllaceae) comprises nine species, which are native to Central Asia, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Caucasus. They have been used in folk medicine and in the preparation of various sweets and detergents, especially in Asian countries. A diversity of secondary metabolites has been reported from the genus <i>Allochrusa</i>, including triterpene glycosides, ecdysteroids, flavonoids, volatile compounds, fatty acids, polysaccharides, pectins, hemicelluloses, and other phytochemicals. In vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies on isolated compound fractions and extracts from <i>Allochrusa</i> species showed anti-inflammatory, adjuvant, hemolytic, cytotoxic, antifungal, analgesic, antioxidant, and other activities. In this review, the chemical compounds and diverse biological activities of the <i>Allochrusa</i> genus are summarized.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (5)
Rano Mamadalieva
Vahobjon Khujaev
Michal Šoral
Nilufar Z. Mamadalieva
Michael Wink
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2023
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.3390/d15040574
- Akses
- Open Access ✓