A Review on Pharmacological Properties of Christia vespertilionis
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.18.5.27
- Author:
Farrah Shafeera Ibrahim
1
;
Zulkhairi Amom
1
;
Razif Dasiman
1
;
Nazihah Anuar
1
Author Information
1. Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Christia vespertilionis, Red butterfly wing, Daun rerama, Antioxidant
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.5):200-207
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Commonly referred to as ‘daun rerama’, Christia vespertilionis has increased in popularity in traditional and modern medicine. This review aims to report the relevance of this plant in terms of its traditional uses, pharmacological
actions, phytoconstituents, extractions methods, and identify the research gaps and future potentials. The review is
conducted as per PRISMA guidelines; a database search was conducted in Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus
and Google Scholar from 1996 to 2021. Results show that to date, phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids,
quinones, and others have been identified, corresponding to its range of pharmacological activities that include
anti-cancer, anti-malaria, and antioxidant. There have also been claims of antidiabetic activity but not supported by
enough scientific evidence. Study on molecular and gene expression was still lacking. There is a good future in the
research of this plant with many potential aspects to be investigated.
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