Biologically active substances from the genus Artemisia

• Published in: Planta medica Vol. 64; no. 4; pp. 295 - 302
• Main Authors: Tan, R.X, Zheng, W.F, Tang, H.Q
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.05.1998
• Subjects: alkynes; allelochemicals; Animals; anti-inflammatory activity; antibacterial properties; anticarcinogenic activity; anticomplementary properties; antifeedants; antifungal properties; antimalarial properties; antioxidant properties; antipyretic properties; antiviral properties; Artemisia; Artemisia - chemistry; chemical constituents of plants; chemical structure; chlorogenic acid; chromenes; coumaric acids; coumarins; derivatives; flavonoids; glucosides; hematologic properties; hepatoprotective properties; immunostimulation; insecticides; jasmonic acid; literature reviews; medicinal plants; medicinal properties; monoterpenoids; Pharmaceutical Preparations - chemistry; Pharmaceutical Preparations - classification; Pharmaceutical Preparations - isolation & purification; phenylpropanoids; Plant Extracts - chemistry; Plant Extracts - isolation & purification; Plant Extracts - pharmacology; Plants, Medicinal; repellents; Review; sesquiterpenoids; sterols; tocopherols; ulcers; Compositae; biologically active substances; Artemisia
• ISSN: 0032-0943; 1439-0221
• DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-957438

Abstract ARTEMISIA species, widespread in nature, are frequently utilized for the treatment of diseases such as malaria, hepatitis, cancer, inflammation, and infections by fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Furthermore, some ARTEMISIA constituents were found to be potential insecticides and allelopathic chemicals. This genus is receiving growing attention presumably due to: (i) the diversified biology and chemistry of the constituents, (ii) the frequent application in traditional medical practice, and (iii) the rich source of the plant material. This review summarizes mainly the biological results obtained in the past decade. The significance and trends in this field are briefly discussed.