Document Type : Review Articles
Authors
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Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
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Pharmacognosy department, Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University
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pharmacognosy department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo university
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Pharmacognosy department, Faculty of Pharmacy-Cairo University
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Pharmacognosy department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Abstract
For many decades, conifers have been used for their ornamental, economic and medicinal importance. Pinus canariensis, Cupressus lusitanica and Cupressus arizonica are three conifers cultivated in Egypt. These plants have different traditional uses for a variety of diseases such as liver, spleen, kidney, bladder, bone, joint diseases, bronchitis, wounds, toothache, and hair loss. This review article aimed to provide detailed scientific data on the chemical composition and pharmacological activities of these plants. Data from the literature on three plants were obtained using electronic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus. The reported data showed differences in their essential oil composition due to different factors such as geographical origin, seasonal variations, and part used. Additionally, the analyzed studies confirmed that extracts and oils of the three plants have different biological activities as anti-bacterial, anti-dermatophytes, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-Alzheimer and anti-aging. However, there is scarce information concerning their mechanism of action and their clinical studies. Therefore, further research on these issues is necessary in the future to understand the full therapeutic effect and pharmacological mechanisms of this medicinal species.
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