Phytochemical profile and Biological potentials of Cordia myxa: A review
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Cordia myxa, chemical compounds, , bioactivitiesAbstract
Cordia myxa is called sebesten plum. It is a tree from family Boraginaceae. The phytochemical analysis on Cordia myxa fruit extract proved the presence of oil, glycosides, flavonoids, sterols, saponins, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, coumarins, tannins, resins, gums and mucilage. Pharmacological studies indicated that it has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, insecticidal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and protective effects. This review was done to highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Cordia myxa.
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