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Medicinal Potential of Flavonoids Extracted from The Leaves of Lippia multifora Moldenke: Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Flavonoids are natural pigments found throughout the plant kingdom. They are present in certain fruits, vegetables, drinks, plant-based foods, and medicinal plants. They form a large family of several natural compounds. They include flavanols, flavanones, isoflavones, flavonols, flavones, and anthocyanins. The organoleptic properties and therapeutic effects of flavonoids extracted from the leaves of Lippia multifora Moldenke have been the subject of numerous studies. Flavonoids extracted from Lippia multifora Moldenke leaves are claimed to be antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-carcinogenic. They are used in a wide range of sectors, including food processing, cosmetology, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Source: International Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology

DOI: 10.14419/cagkqv46

Authors: Ortalie Jeancine Ouboura Moussavou, Archange Michel Emmanuel Mboungou Malonga, Landry Martial Miguel, Berthrand Stéphane Wossolo Lingomo, Donatien Moukassa, Ange Antoine Abena

Institutions: Marien Ngouabi University, Université de Denis Sassou N'guesso

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemistry and Biological Activities

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411454552

FWCI: 0.511

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