Genus Tinospora: Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
Joint Authors
She, Gaimei
Chi, Sensen
Han, Dan
Wang, Weihua
Liu, Zhao
Liu, Bin
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-32, 32 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
32
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The genus Tinospora includes 34 species, in which several herbs were used as traditional medicines by indigenous groups throughout the tropical and subtropical parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
The extensive literature survey revealed Tinospora species to be a group of important medicinal plants used for the ethnomedical treatment of colds, headaches, pharyngitis, fever, diarrhea, oral ulcer, diabetes, digestive disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Indian ethnopharmacological data points to the therapeutic potential of the T.
cordifolia for the treatment of diabetic conditions.
While Tinospora species are confusing in individual ingredients and their mechanisms of action, the ethnopharmacological history of those plants indicated that they exhibit antidiabetic, antioxidation, antitumor, anti-inflammation, antimicrobial, antiosteoporosis, and immunostimulation activities.
While the clinical applications in modern medicine are lacking convincing evidence and support, this review is aimed at summarizing the current knowledge of the traditional uses, phytochemistry, biological activities, and toxicities of the genus Tinospora to reveal its therapeutic potentials and gaps, offering opportunities for future researches.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chi, Sensen& She, Gaimei& Han, Dan& Wang, Weihua& Liu, Zhao& Liu, Bin. 2016. Genus Tinospora: Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104481
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chi, Sensen…[et al.]. Genus Tinospora: Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-32.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chi, Sensen& She, Gaimei& Han, Dan& Wang, Weihua& Liu, Zhao& Liu, Bin. Genus Tinospora: Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104481
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104481