Phytochemical and Pharmacological Evaluation of D. malabarica and Anacyclus pyrethrum: A Review

Abstract

Traditional medicine has made extensive use of species from the Diospyros L. genus (Ebenaceae family) to cure a variety of illnesses, particularly infectious ones. To date, Diospyros species have yielded active main chemicals that have been identified and pharmacologically verified, including triterpenoids, tannins, and naphthoquinones. In Morocco and Algeria, Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) (Asteraceae) is a common annual medicinal herb. The majority of its components are utilized in traditional medicine, with the roots being the most crucial. The current study provides an overview of the most recent data about its pharmacological and phytochemical characteristics. Among other medicinal properties, the current study notes that D. malabarica and Anacyclus pyrethrum have antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.