Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
Molecules. 2012 Aug 2;17(8):9142-206. doi: 10.3390/molecules17089142.
The Combretaceae is a large family of herbs, shrubs and trees, comprising about 20 genera and 600 species with tropical distribution around the globe and centers of diversity in Africa and Asia. Some Combretum species are extensively used in traditional medicine against inflammation, infections, diabetes, malaria, bleeding, diarrhea and digestive disorders and others as a diuretic. The present work is a literature survey of Combretum species that have been evaluated for their ability to exert biological activities. A total number of 36 Combretum species are discussed with regard to plant parts used, component tested and bioassay models. This review is of fundamental importance to promoting studies on Combretum species, thereby contributing to the development of new therapeutic alternatives that may improve the health of people suffering from various health problems.
使君子科是一个大型的草本、灌木和乔木科，包含约 20 属和 600 种，全球热带分布，多样性中心在非洲和亚洲。一些诃子属植物被广泛用于传统医学治疗炎症、感染、糖尿病、疟疾、出血、腹泻和消化紊乱，也被用作利尿剂。本工作是对具有生物活性的诃子属植物进行评价的文献综述。共讨论了 36 种诃子属植物，涉及使用的植物部位、测试的成分和生物测定模型。这篇综述对于促进诃子属植物的研究具有重要意义，从而为开发新的治疗方法提供了可能，这些方法可能会改善患有各种健康问题的人们的健康状况。
