Title of article :
The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology
Author/Authors :
Noureen, Shazia Department of Chemistry - University of Sargodha - Sargodha-40100, Pakistan , Noreen, Sobia Department of Chemistry - University of Sargodha - Sargodha-40100, Pakistan , Akram Ghumman, Shazia College of Pharmacy - University of Sargodha - Sargodha-40100, Pakistan , Batool, Fozia Department of Chemistry - University of Sargodha - Sargodha-40100, Pakistan , Abbas Bukhari, Nasir Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry - College of Pharmacy - Jouf University - Aljouf - Sakaka2014, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately 170 species
of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Species of this
genus are widely used as essential constituents in functional foods and traditional medicinal systems.
Various parts of many members of Cuscuta have been found efficacious against a variety of diseases.
Phytochemical investigations have confirmed presence of biologically active moieties such as
flavonoids, alkaloids, lignans, saponines, phenolics, tannins, and fatty acids. Pharmacological studies
and traditional uses of these plants have proved that they are effective antibacterial, antioxidant,
antiostioporotic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antipyretic, antihypertensive,
analgesic, anti hair fall, and antisteriogenic agents.
Keywords :
Bioactive , Cuscuta , Folk medicines , Pharmacological activities , Phytochemicals
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
