Delonix regia: historic perspectives and modern phytochemical and pharmacological researches / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
;
(6): 31-39, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook) Raffin (Fabaceae), also known as flame of forest, is a semi-deciduous tree, distributed throughout Madagascar, India, Africa, and Northern Australia. Various parts of the plant are traditionally used for the treatment of different ailments such as inflammation, rheumatism, bronchitis, diabetes, anemia, fever, gynecological disorders, and pneumonia. The plant possess antioxidant, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, wound healing, antiarthritic, larvicidal, antimalarial, antiemetic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antidiarrhoeal, antiheamolytic, diuretic, and anthelmintic activities. This review is an up-to-date compilation on its traditional uses in context to phytochemical and pharmacological perspectives.
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Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Plant Extracts
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Chemistry
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Protective Agents
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Fabaceae
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Antiemetics
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Antioxidants
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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