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- Title
Parkia speciosa Hassk.: A Potential Phytomedicine.
- Authors
Kamisah, Yusof; Othman, Faizah; Qodriyah, Hj Mohd Saad; Jaarin, Kamsiah
- Abstract
Parkia speciosa Hassk., or stink bean, is a plant indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is consumed either raw or cooked. It has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes, hypertension, and kidney problems. It contains minerals and vitamins. It displays many beneficial properties. Its extracts from the empty pods and seeds have a high content of total polyphenol, phytosterol, and flavonoids. It demonstrates a good antioxidant activity. Its hypoglycemic effect is reported to be attributable to the presence of β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, and stigmast-4-en-3-one. The cyclic polysulfide compounds exhibit antibacterial activity, while thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid possesses anticancer property. The pharmacological properties of the plant extract are described in this review. With ongoing research conducted on the plant extracts, Parkia speciosa has a potential to be developed as a phytomedicine.
- Subjects
TUMOR prevention; ANTI-infective agents; ANTIOXIDANTS; MEDICINAL plants; PHENOLS; RESEARCH funding; PHYTOCHEMICALS; NUTRITIONAL value
- Publication
Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (eCAM), 2013, Vol 2013, p1
- ISSN
1741-427X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2013/709028