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An approach to the genus Tanacetum L. (Compositae): Phytochemical and pharmacological review
Author(s) -
Abad M. J.,
Bermejo P.,
Villar A.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/ptr.2650090202
Subject(s) - phytochemistry , phytochemical , folk medicine , traditional medicine , sesquiterpene , terpenoid , tribe , ethnobotany , asteraceae , biology , botany , medicine , medicinal plants , anthropology , sociology
In view of the importance in folk medicine of some species of Tanacetum L. (Compositae), e.g. T. parthenium , this paper reviews reports of the past two decades on their phytochemistry and pharmacological actions. The facets of phytochemical composition to be reviewed concern mainly the compounds with a chemosystematic interest in the tribe: terpenoids, especially sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids. The pharmacological activities which make it possible to corroborate their use as a herbal remedy have also been reviewed.