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Phytochemical constituents and biological activities of Erythrina indica

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Published: Dec 31, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5155/eurjchem.2.4.561-565.455
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Erythrina indica, Alkaloids, Steroids, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic, Anti-hypertriglyceridemia
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Review Article
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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2011): December 2011
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Received 2011-05-06
Accepted 2011-07-22
Published 2011-12-31


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Faheem Amir
School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
Wan Sinn Yam
School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
Yen Chin Koay
School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia

Abstract

Erythrina indica commonly known as Coral tree has been widely used in Indian traditional medicine for treating common ailments such as asthma, arthritis, diarrhoea, fever, inflammation and leprosy. Certain phytochemical constituents such as: alkaloids, aliphatic fatty acids, alkaloids have also been reported. A wide range of medicinal formulations have been developed from E. indica that exhibit analgesic, antiarthritic, anti-hypertriglyceridemia, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing effects. This review summarizes the phytochemical investigations and pharmacological activities of E. indica.

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Amir, F.; Yam, W. S.; Koay, Y. C. Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Erythrina Indica. Eur. J. Chem. 2011, 2, 561-565.

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