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Chemical composition and Bioactivities of Melia azedarach (Meliaceae): A Comprehensive Review

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Melia azedarach L., a species of the mahogany family (Meliaceae), has long been used as a folk medicine for various diseases. Recent studies on this plant revealed that this plant… Click to show full abstract

Melia azedarach L., a species of the mahogany family (Meliaceae), has long been used as a folk medicine for various diseases. Recent studies on this plant revealed that this plant contains many interesting bioactivities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifeedant, antidiabetic, antifungal, and cytotoxic activities. A diverse range of organic compounds has been isolated from this species, such as triterpenoids, limonoids, degraded limonoids, steroids, lignans, flavonoids, and phenolics. This review article will give a comprehensive overview of the chemical constituents and biological activity of Melia azedarach.

Keywords: chemical composition; composition bioactivities; bioactivities melia; melia azedarach; meliaceae

Journal Title: Current Organic Chemistry
Year Published: 2023

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