THE PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA- A REVIEW
Journal Title: Int J of Pharm Rev& Res - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Ailanthus altissima contained proteins, flavonoids, alkaloids, quassinoids, terpenylated coumarins, tetracyclic triterpenoids, fatty acids, volatile oils and many other active compounds. It exerted antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, cytotoxic, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antihistaminic, antiparasitic, insect repellent, anti-progestogenic and many other pharmacological effects. This paper will highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Ailanthus altissima.
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Ali Esmail Al-Snafi
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