Natural products in Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae): an update of the chemistry and pharmacological activities. Issue 25 (23rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Babiaka, Smith B.; Moumbock, Aurélien F. A.; Günther, Stefan; Ntie-Kang, Fidele
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 11:Issue 25(2021)
• Page Start: 15060
• Page End: 15077
• Publication Date: 2021-04-23
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00478f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : Cyperus rotundus L. (Nutgrass, family Cyperaceae) is a notorious weed which is widespread in temperate tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Abstract : Cyperus rotundus L. (Nutgrass, family Cyperaceae) is a notorious weed which is widespread in temperate tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Owing to its richness and potent pharmacological activities, efforts have been devoted to identify its bioactive constituents. Since 1965, a total of about 192 compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids, stilbenes, aromatics and aliphatic fatty acids have been characterized. This review summarizes the bioactivities and mechanism of action of some of the compounds from C. rotundus L.