Pharmacological and Phytochemical Evidences for the Extracts from Plants of the Genus Vitex – A Review
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چکیده
The scientific basis for the statement that plants and their active constituents play an important role in the prevention diseases is continuously advancing. In fact, the origin of many therapeutic substances from the genus Vitex. The genus Vitex contains 270 species distributed around the world. It is an interesting source of potential bioactive molecules, as iridoids compounds, flavonoids, diterpenoids derivatives, phytosteroids, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective activity , analgesic and antihistamine ,Anti-implantation, antiasthmatic activities. This work reviews the pharmacological evidence of extracts of plants from the genus Vitex, giving an overview of the most studied biological effects and the known phytochemical composition. Although more studies are necessary, Vitex exhibits proven potential to become of important pharmacological interest.
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