Open AccessAntioxidant phytochemicals of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. cladodes with potential anti-spasmodic activity
Author(s) -
Francesco Lanuzza,
Francesco Occhiuto,
M. T. Monforte,
M.M. Tripodo,
Valeria DʼAngelo,
E. M. Galati
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/pm.pm_495_16
Subject(s) - cladodes , ficus , traditional medicine , antioxidant , biology , botany , cactus , food science , medicine , biochemistry
Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) (L.) Mill. (Cactaceae), a plant widespread in dry regions of the world, shows interesting biological activities (cicatrizant, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, and hypolipidemic) and is widely used in traditional medicine.