Cantarra Cooper posted on August 25, 2015 15:21
Abstract
Cocos nucifera (L.)
(Arecaceae) is commonly called the ‘‘coconut tree’’ and is the most naturally widespread fruit plant on Earth.
Throughout history, humans have used medicinal plants therapeutically, and
minerals, plants, and animals have traditionally been the main sources of
drugs. The constituents of C.
nucifera have some biological effects, such as
antihelminthic, anti in flammatory,antinociceptive,
antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities. Our objective
in the present study was to review the phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and toxicology of C. nucifera to guide
future preclinical and clinical studies using this plant. This systematic
review consisted of searches performed using scientific databases such asScopus, Science Direct, PubMed, SciVerse, and
Scientific
Electronic Library Online. Some uses of the plant were partially confirmed by previous studies demonstrating analgesic, antiarthritic,
antibacterial, antipyretic, antihelminthic, antidiarrheal, and hypoglycemic
activities. In addition, other properties such as antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant,cardioprotective, antiseizure,
cytotoxicity, hepatoprotective, vasodilation, nephroprotective, and
anti-osteoporosis effects were also reported. Because each part of C. nucifera has different
constituents, the pharmacological effects of the plant vary according to the
part of the plant evaluated.
Source:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/bjmbr/2015nahead/1414-431X-bjmbr-1414-431X20154773.pdf