Title of article :
Chemistry, biological activities and toxic effects of alkaloidal constituents of genus Delphinium - A mini review
Author/Authors :
Lotfaliani ، Mohammadreza Department of Pharmacognosy - School of Pharmacy - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Ayatollahi ، Seyed Abdulmajid Department of Pharmacognosy - School of Pharmacy, Phytochemistry Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Kobarfard ، Farzad Department of Medical Chemistry - Phytochemistry Research Center, School of Pharmacy - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , ghanadian ، Mustafa Department of Pharmacognosy - Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi Pour ، Pardis Department of Pharmacognosy - Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
The genus Delphinium is one of the essential members of the family Ranunculaceae. These species grow wild in North America, Europe, and Asia. They have demonstrated antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. Diterpenoid alkaloids are their main constituents and seem to be responsible for medicinal and toxic properties. The primary purpose of this paper is to review the therapeutic benefits of Delphinium species, chemical composition, and its medicinal uses, in addition to the reported toxic effects of these plants influencing different animals and humans.
Keywords :
Alkaloid , Delphinium , Phytochemistry , Biological activity , Toxic effects
Journal title :
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
Journal title :
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
