Chemistry, Biological Activities, And Toxic Effects Of Alkaloidal Constituents Of Genus Delphinium - A Mini Review

October 2021 in “ Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology ”

Mohammadreza Lotfaliani, Seyed Abdulmajid Ayatollahi, Farzad Kobarfard, Mustafa Ghanadian, Pardis Mohammadi Pour

diterpenoid alkaloids antioxidant antimicrobial cytotoxic

Studysummary This review examines the therapeutic benefits, chemical composition, and medicinal uses of Delphinium species, along with their toxic effects; it reports no new clinical results.

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The review focused on the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, which was known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. The main constituents, diterpenoid alkaloids, were identified as responsible for both the medicinal and toxic properties of these plants. The paper aimed to provide an overview of the therapeutic benefits, chemical composition, and medicinal uses of Delphinium species, while also addressing the reported toxic effects on various animals and humans.

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