Therapeutic Potential of Pavetta L. Genus: An Updated Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicological Aspects

Document Type : Review Articles

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1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11787 Cairo, Egypt

2 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen

3 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 12451, Giza, Egypt

4 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 12451, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

Pavetta L. genus is one of the largest genera in Rubiaceae family. Although of the wide distribution and the variety of traditional uses of its plants, research covered only limited species of Pavetta L. genus. The purpose of this review is to provide an in-depth understanding of traditional uses, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological characteristics of these plants, which may lead to new insights into new therapeutic benefits of them. To achieve that, literatures without time limitation was used to gather information about all features of Pavetta L. genus including its botanical description and geographical distribution.

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 65, Issue 132 - Serial Number 13
Special Issue: Chemistry and Global Challenges (Part B)
December 2022
Pages 1023-1043

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  • Receive Date: 27 May 2022
  • Revise Date: 13 October 2022
  • Accept Date: 30 October 2022

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