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Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and global distribution of mangroves-a comprehensive review
Marine Drugs · Ocak 2019
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DergiMarine Drugs
Yayın TarihiOcak 2019
Cilt / Sayfa17
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85065066993
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Özet
Mangroves are ecologically important plants in marine habitats that occupy the coastlines of many countries. In addition to their key ecological importance, various parts of mangroves are widely used in folklore medicine and claimed to effectively manage a panoply of human pathologies. To date, no comprehensive attempt has been made to compile and critically analyze the published literature in light of its ethnopharmacological uses. This review aims to provide a comprehensive account of the morphological characteristics, ethnobotany, global distribution, taxonomy, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological activities of traditionally used mangroves. Out of 84 mangrove species, only 27 species were found to be traditionally used, however not all of them are pharmacologically validated. The most common pharmacological activities reported were antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties. Mangroves traditionally reported against ulcers have not been extensively validated for possible pharmacological properties. Terpenoids, tannins, steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins were the main classes of phytochemicals isolated from mangroves. Given that mangroves have huge potential for a wide array of medicinal products and drug discovery to prevent and treat many diseases, there is a dire need for careful investigations substantiated with accurate scientific and clinical evidence to ensure safety and efficient use of these plants and validate their pharmacological properties and toxicity.
Yazarlar (8)
1
Sadeer Nabeelah Bibi
2
Mahomoodally M. Fawzi
3
Gokhan Zengin
ORCID: 0000-0001-6548-7823
4
Rajesh Jeewon
5
Nazurally Nadeem
6
Kannan RR Rengasamy
7
R. D.D.G. Albuquerque
8
Shunmugiah Karutha Pandian
Anahtar Kelimeler
Avicennia species
Bioactive compounds
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Pneumatophores
Rhizophora mucronata
Traditional uses
Kurumlar
Alagappa University
Karaikudi India
Selçuk Üniversitesi
Selçuklu Turkey
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
University of Mauritius
Reduit Mauritius
Metrikler
94
Atıf
8
Yazar
6
Anahtar Kelime