THE PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF CENTAUREA CYANUS - A REVIEW
Journal Title: Int J of Pharm Rev& Res - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Chemical analysis of different parts of Centaurea cyanus revealed that the plant contained flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenilpropanic compounds, aromatic acids, phenolcarboxylic acids, amino acids, sugars, indole alkaloids, and it was rich in minerals and trace elements. The previous pharmacological studies showed that the plant possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, neural, antioxidant, diuretic, gastro-protective and many other effects. This review will discuss the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Centaurea cyanus.
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Ali Esmail Al-Snafi*
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