Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5164014 | Phytochemistry | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Species from the genus Dillenia have been widely used in medicinal folklore to treat cancers, wounds, jaundice, fever, cough, diabetes mellitus, and diarrhea as well as hair tonics. Flavonoids, triterpenoids, and miscellaneous compounds have been identified in the genus. Extracts and pure compounds from this genus have been reported for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, and antiprotozoal activities.461
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Authors
Carla W. Sabandar, Juriyati Jalil, Norizan Ahmat, Nor-Ashila Aladdin,