Abstract
Cichorium species have been used widely in traditional medicine universally. It is reported as a treatment for various respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as diabetes and rheumatism. A range of constituents including phenolic and poly phenolic compounds, fatty and organic acids and essential oils comprise the chemical composition of Cichorium species. Furthermore, modern investigations on these species has shown different pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antiproliferative, anti-inflammation, antibacterial, anti-hyperglycemic, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective effects which are associated with divers molecular pathways and mechanisms. In this chapter, we have summarized comprehensive information regarding traditional and ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical analysis and pharmacological aspects of Cichorium species.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Pharmacological Properties of Plant-Derived Natural Products and Implications for Human Health |
Editors | George E. Barreto, Amirhossein Sahebkar |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 501-546 |
Number of pages | 46 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030648725 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030648718 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |