American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products
2024, Vol. 12 Issue 1, Part A
Chemical composition, biological activities and medicinal properties of genus Zanthoxylum: An updated review
AUTHOR(S): Rakesh Kumar Joshi
ABSTRACT:Genus Zanthoxylum belongs to family Rutaceae. Rutaceae is one of the major Angiosperm families with 153 genera and 1975 species distributed worldwide. Zanthoxylum armatum DC. is common species found in Uttarakhand. It is widely spread in the hot valleys of Himalayas from Uttarakhand, Jammu to Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan. Zanthoxylum armatum used as a medicine from ancient time for cure of various diseases such as toothache and problems related to tooth, asthma, used for gum bleeding, fever, dyspepsia, and tonics etc. Chemical composition, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, traditional uses are explained in this review article.
Rakesh Kumar Joshi. Chemical composition, biological activities and medicinal properties of genus Zanthoxylum: An updated review. Am J Essent Oil Nat Prod 2024;12(1):23-27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/23219114.2024.v12.i1a.262
