Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Acanthus Ilicifolius: a comprehensive review

Zakaria, Nor Hafizah and Ibrahim, Maizatul Akma and Abdul Majid, Fadzilah Adibah and Hashim, Fatimah and Tuan Johari, Syed Ahmad Tajudin and Mohd Hasali, Nor Hazwani (2024) Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Acanthus Ilicifolius: a comprehensive review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (4). pp. 333-344. E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Acanthus ilicifolius (family Acanthaceae) is a well-known mangrove plant that is commonly found in India, Australia, and Southeast Asia countries. In this review, this plant is discussed to provide a comprehensive database on its ethnobotanical aspects, as well as phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities. The findings summarised that A. ilicifolius contains mainly flavonoids, alkaloids, and various glycosides. The phytochemicals isolated from the plant have been scientifically proven to possess medicinal properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-acne, anti-helminthic, anti-allergic, and anti-asthmatic properties. This study provides comprehensive and updated data on the phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of A. ilicifolius’s from various research. This information is important for future research exploration on the plant especially in the investigation of the efficacy and safety of the plant’s compounds toward the application in treating diseases.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	A. ilicifolius, ethnobotany, pharmacological properties, phytochemical compounds
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QK Botany Q Science > QR Microbiology R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr Maizatul Ibrahim
Date Deposited:	08 Aug 2024 11:23
Last Modified:	08 Aug 2024 11:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/113773

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