Review Article
    Pharmacognosy Reviews
    Vol. 3
    Issue 6
    2009
    pp. 307-319
    Open Access

    Chemistry and Biological Activities of the Genus Dalbergia - A Review

    Neeru Vasudeva2,Manisha Vats1,S.K. Sharma2,Satish Sardana1
    2Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, INDIA.
    1Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat-131001, INDIA.
    Correspondence:

    *Manisha Vats

    Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat-131001, INDIA.

    ms.vats@yahoo.com

    Copyright:

    2009 Author(s)

    Published:29/07/2009

    Abstract

    Dalbergia is a genus of trees, shrubs and woody climbers widely distributed in tropical and sub- tropical regions. It possesses immense traditional application. Various species are widely used as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, anti-ulcerogenic, anti-spermicidal, larvicidal and mosquito repellant in the traditional system of medicines. Chemical investigation has resulted in characterization and isolation of various phytoconstituents. This review is compilation of chemical composition and biological activities of the various species of the genus Dalbergia.

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    Keywords

    Biological activities
    Dalbergia spp.
    phytoconstituents
    traditional uses
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