The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology
| Autor: | Shazia Noureen, Sobia Noreen, Shazia Akram Ghumman, Fozia Batool, Syed Nasir Abbas Bukhari |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 11, Pp 1225-1252 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2008-3866 2008-3874 |
| DOI: | 10.22038/ijbms.2019.35296.8407 |
| Popis: | Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately 170 species of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Species of this genus are widely used as essential constituents in functional foods and traditional medicinal systems. Various parts of many members of Cuscuta have been found efficacious against a variety of diseases. Phytochemical investigations have confirmed presence of biologically active moieties such as flavonoids, alkaloids, lignans, saponines, phenolics, tannins, and fatty acids. Pharmacological studies and traditional uses of these plants have proved that they are effective antibacterial, antioxidant, antiostioporotic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antipyretic, antihypertensive, analgesic, anti hair fall, and antisteriogenic agents. |
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