Abstract
Species from the Ficus genera are used in traditional medicine in Malaysia, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Africa, South America and other countries. The aim of this article is to review the phytochemicals, ethnomedicine uses and pharmacology of the Ficus species. The phytochemicals in these species are flavonoids, alkaloids, triterpenoids, coumarins, phenolics, ceramide, cerebroside, stilbenes and alkyl ferulates. The phytochemicals or extracts exhibited various pharmacology effects.
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Ficus species, Pharmacology, Phytochemical, Review.
Current Traditional Medicine
Title:A Review on the Phytochemicals, Ethnomedicine Uses and Pharmacology of Ficus Species
Volume: 2 Issue: 1
Author(s): Chee-Yan Choo and Norakmal Yati Sulong
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Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Ficus species, Pharmacology, Phytochemical, Review.
Abstract: Species from the Ficus genera are used in traditional medicine in Malaysia, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Africa, South America and other countries. The aim of this article is to review the phytochemicals, ethnomedicine uses and pharmacology of the Ficus species. The phytochemicals in these species are flavonoids, alkaloids, triterpenoids, coumarins, phenolics, ceramide, cerebroside, stilbenes and alkyl ferulates. The phytochemicals or extracts exhibited various pharmacology effects.
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Choo Chee-Yan and Sulong Yati Norakmal, A Review on the Phytochemicals, Ethnomedicine Uses and Pharmacology of Ficus Species, Current Traditional Medicine 2016; 2 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2215083802999160722152307
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2215083802999160722152307 |
Print ISSN 2215-0838 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2215-0846 |
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