An Up-To-Date Review of Phytochemicals and Biological Activities in Chrysanthemum Spp.  

Soo Cheon Chae

Department of Horticultural Science, College of Industrial Sciences, Kongju National University, Daehak-ro 54, Yesan-kun, Chungnam, 32439, Korea Correspondiing Authors E- mail: scchae@kongju.ac.kr

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/2077

ABSTRACT: The Chrysanthemum is a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb which has been used as a drug for thousands of years. From the detailed literature survey it is determined that the dried flowers of Chrysanthemum contain organic groups such as alkanes, flavonoids, terpinoids, unsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides which belongs to Secondary constituents in Phytochemicals classification. The knowledge and analysis of bioactive compounds present in the Chrysanthemums can be used for next generation drug development process. The developments of new drugs against diabetes and prostate cancer have become global concern. Hence the present study leads to identify the new strategies which are needed to develop multi-functional drugs against various human diseases using Chrysanthemum plant. Owing to antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammation activities, Chrysanthemum have much attention in the field of biomolecules research. In general Phytochemicals can be classified as primary and secondary constituents. One can understand the fascinating properties of biological compounds via phytochemical analysis which are present in the plants. Therefore, the present study gives a better understanding of phytochemical properties of Chrysanthemum and new foundations for the production of non-toxic and eco-friendly drugs of today and the future.

KEYWORDS: Chrysanthemum; Phytochemicals; Biological activities

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