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    The Genus Jacaranda (Bignoniaceae): An Updated Review

    Nada M Mostafa1, Omayma A Eldahshan1, Abdel Nasser B Singab1★★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGYPT.

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    Abdel Nasser B Singab

    Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGYPT.

    dean@pharma.asu.edu.eg

    Volume 4, Issue 3 · pp. 31–39 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.3

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    ABSTRACT

    Genus Jacaranda has been traditionally used in treating skin disorders, venereal diseases, leishmaniasis, colds and rheumatism. Additionally, some species have shown diuretic and astringent properties. Objective:This review highlights and updates the traditional uses, pharmacology and phytochemistry of the genus Jacaranda. Materials and Methods:Information was obtained from Google Scholar, Scirus, PubMed and ScienceDirect. Results:Phytochemical studies on Jacaranda species have shown the presence flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, sterols and triterpenes. Extracts of different Jacaranda species possess a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant antidepressant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-leishmanial, antiprotozoal, hypotensive and anti-hypertriglyceridemic activities. Conclusion: The genus Jacaranda is a natural source of antioxidants and has been widely used in traditional Ethnobotany. Thus, it could be exploited as a potential source for plant-based pharmaceutical products. The present review could form a sound basis for further investigation in the potential discovery of new natural bioactive compounds and could provide preliminary information for future research.

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      Mostafa, N. M., Eldahshan, O. A., & Singab, A. N. B. (). The Genus Jacaranda (Bignoniaceae): An Updated Review. Pharmacognosy Communications, 4(3), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.5530/pc.2014.3.3