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The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology

Authors

  • Shazia Noureen Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
  • Sobia Noreen Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
  • Shazia Ghumman College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
  • Fozia Batool Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
  • Syed Bukhari Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Sakaka2014, Saudi Arabia

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Key Words: Bioactive, Cuscuta, Folk medicines, Pharmacological activities, Phytochemicals

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. Key Words: Bioactive, Cuscuta, Folk medicines, Pharmacological activities, Phytochemicals

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