THE PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS- A REVIEW
Journal Title: Asian J of Pharm Sci & Tech - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
ABSTRACT Antirrhinum majus (common snapdragon) is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Antirrhinum. It was used traditionally as a diuretic, for treatment of scurvy, liver disorders and tumors. The leaves and flowers were used as antiphlogistic, resolvent, stimulant and as poultices on tumours and ulcers. Antirrhinum majus contained amino acids, pigments, oils, anthocyanidins, flavonols, flavones, aurones, flavanones, cinnamic acids and many other compounds. The recent studies showed that Antirrhinum majus possessed antimicrobial, insecticidal, cytotoxic, antioxidant, central and peripheral nervous system effects, and many other biological activities. This review highlights the chemical constituents and biological effects of Antirrhinum majus. Key words: Antirrhinum majus, Anthocyanidins, Biopesticides.
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Ali Esmail Al-Snafi*
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