Therapeutic constituents and actions of Rubus species

A. Patel, J. Rojas-Vera, C. Dacke

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Abstract

Rubus species (family Rosaceae) have been cultivated for centuries for their fruits. These and other parts of the plants have been used traditionally for therapeutic purposes. This article highlights these and the potential they can offer. The constituents reported in the various species and those demonstrated to exhibit pharmacological properties have been reviewed. In the search for biologically active compounds, one of the most frequently documented species of the genus is the raspberry plant R. idaeus, the leaves of which have been used traditionally as a uterine relaxant and stimulant during confinement, for the treatment of diarrhoea and similar enteric disorders and as an astringent. Investigations of other Rubus species have been conducted in the last twenty-five years, and have shown possible application for a wide range of indications, including bacterial infections, anxiety, pain and inflammation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1501-1512
Number of pages12
JournalCurrent Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Volume11
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2004

Keywords

  • rubus species
  • rosaceae
  • raspberry
  • traditional uses
  • cehmical constituents
  • smooth muscle relaxant

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