TLDR Calanthe orchids have medicinal potential and contain 265 chemical compounds, but are underexplored.
The genus Calanthe, a type of orchid, has been recognized for its medicinal and scientific research values. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various health conditions such as body swellings, traumatic injuries, joint pain, abdominal discomfort, and toothaches. Secondary metabolites from Calanthe species have shown potential in hair restoration, cancer treatment, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective activity, antiplatelet aggregation, and antibacterial and antifungal properties. A total of 265 chemical compounds from different chemical classes have been reported from Calanthe, which may be associated with these biological activities. However, many Calanthe species remain underexplored and poorly understood. The study reviewed research articles related to Calanthe species published between 1982 and 2021.
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