An overview on genus garcinia: phytochemical and therapeutical aspects

M Hemshekhar, K Sunitha, MS Santhosh… - Phytochemistry …, 2011 - Springer
Phytochemistry Reviews, 2011Springer
The genus Garcinia belongs to the family Clusiaceae and has been involved in ayurvedic
preparations to medicate various pathophysiological disorders. The bioactive molecules like
hydroxycitric acid (HCA), flavonoids, terpenes, polysaccharides, procyanidines and
polyisoprenylated benzophenone derivatives like garcinol, xanthochymol and guttiferone
isoforms have been isolated from the genus Garcinia. The genus has received the attention
of pharmaceutical industries due to their immense remedial qualities. The HCA has been …
Abstract
The genus Garcinia belongs to the family Clusiaceae and has been involved in ayurvedic preparations to medicate various pathophysiological disorders. The bioactive molecules like hydroxycitric acid (HCA), flavonoids, terpenes, polysaccharides, procyanidines and polyisoprenylated benzophenone derivatives like garcinol, xanthochymol and guttiferone isoforms have been isolated from the genus Garcinia. The genus has received the attention of pharmaceutical industries due to their immense remedial qualities. The HCA has been known for its hypolipidemic property. The polyisoprenylated benzophenone and xanthone derivatives are known for their antioxidant, apoptotic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-ulcer, anti-protozoal, and HAT inhibiting properties. Future studies on the synthesis of therapeutically important products and their analogs and evaluation of their safety and efficacy would be of great interest. Though the genus includes more than 300 species, we have made an effort to conceive the curative qualities of bioactive compounds of selected plants to the best of our knowledge.
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