Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Dolichandrone Species: A Review
P. Thirupathy Kumaresan *
Department of Pharmacology, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
N. Venkateshan
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
M. Dhineshmani
Department of Pharmacology, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
M. R. Junuha
Department of Pharmacology, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
G. Shifama, Uma
Department of Pharmacology, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
T. Kateeja Beevi
Department of Pharmacology, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 126, India.
T. Sri vaishnavi
A. C. S. Medical College and Research Institute, Poonamalle High Road (Chennai – Bangalore Highway – NH4), Velappanchavadi, Chennai – 600 077, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Previously conducted study confirmed that Dolichandrone species showed antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, and antinociceptive properties, as well as anti-cancer, thrush therapy, and fish poisoning effects. This review focuses on the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of the Dolichandrone genus.
Keywords: Chemical constituents, dolichandrone species, pharmacological effects