Abstract
Clinacanthus nutans (Burm. f.) Lindau or Sabah snake grass is well-known for its traditional uses in cancer treatment and antidiabetic properties in Asian countries. The plant has demonstrated various pharmacological activities as evidenced by in vitro and in vivo biological investigations, which include antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. Several classes of phytochemicals are being isolated and identified from different parts of the plant, such as flavonoids, glycosides, cerebrosides, lignans and phytosterols. This chapter aims to summarize and highlight the therapeutic potentials of C. nutans to substantiate its claims in ethnomedicinal uses.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Plant-derived Bioactives |
Subtitle of host publication | Production, Properties and Therapeutic Applications |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 461-491 |
Number of pages | 31 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811517617 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811517600 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Clinacanthus nutans
- Ethnomedicinal
- Natural products
- Pharmacological
- Phytochemicals
- Sabah snake grass
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences