Bougainvillea Genus: A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology
Joint Authors
Abarca-Vargas, Rodolfo
Petricevich, Vera L.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This review discusses the current knowledge of the phytochemistry and in vitro and in vivo evaluations carried out using the extracts and, where appropriate, the main active components isolated from the genus Bougainvillea.
Out of 18 species, most phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological studies focused on four species with different cultivars and one hybrid.
Some plants are used for the treatment of various health disorders.
Numerous phytochemical investigations of plants in this genus confirm the presence of aliphatic hydrocarbons, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, volatile compounds, phenolic compounds, peltogynoids, flavonoids, phytosterols, terpenes, carbohydrates, and betalains.
Various studies have confirmed that these extracts or active substances that were isolated from the genus Bougainvillea have multiple pharmacological activities.
Some species of Bougainvillea have emerged as sources of traditional medicine in human health.
More studies of the phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological properties and their mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy in all Bougainvillea species, cultivars, and hybrids are advisable for future research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abarca-Vargas, Rodolfo& Petricevich, Vera L.. 2018. Bougainvillea Genus: A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156794
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abarca-Vargas, Rodolfo& Petricevich, Vera L.. Bougainvillea Genus: A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156794
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abarca-Vargas, Rodolfo& Petricevich, Vera L.. Bougainvillea Genus: A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156794
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156794