Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of different Cichorium species (Asteraceae) : a review

Zarah Boghrati, Elaheh Zibaee, Zahra Ayati, Mohammad Sadegh Amiri, Mahin Ramezani, Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Amirhossein Sahebkar

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPharmacological Properties of Plant-Derived Natural Products and Implications for Human Health
EditorsGeorge E. Barreto, Amirhossein Sahebkar
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
PublisherSpringer
Pages501-546
Number of pages46
ISBN (Electronic)9783030648725
ISBN (Print)9783030648718
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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