A review on multi-therapeutic potential of (-)-cubebin: experimental evidences.

Lignans are a large category of polyphenolic compounds that have low molecular weight and are widely distributed in the plant kingdom. They have been recognized for their potential antioxidizing and antiproliferative action. One of the most important lignans is cubebin which is abundantly isolated from the leaves and seeds of and . Cubebin possesses numerous biological actions such as antileukemic, trypanocidal, antimycobacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, histamine antagonist, antifungal, and antispasmodic. This review discusses the and pharmacological studies on cubebin related to biochemistry and pharmacological applications and it ensures that it widely shows therapeutic potential. We expect that these therapeutic actions will set a new track in the formation of novel biological agents by the derivatization of cubebin. This review will assuredly fascinate countless researchers to begin further experimentation that might lead to novel agents for the treatment and prevention of diseases.