Botanical characteristics, and pharmacological properties of Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wang.: A review

Abstract

Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wang. (Alangiaceae family) is a valuable medicinal
herb of Vietnam, but this herb isn't ettended. To contribute a premise for future studies, the
authors have reviewed documents about Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wang., such as
botanical, chemical components (alkaloids, flavonoids, streroids, terpenoids, tannins, and
polyphenols), biology activities (antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, anti-cancer, cytotoxic, anti-peptic ulcer, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic,
diuretic...). This review contributes to the identification and orientation for future studies
on medicinal plant of Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wang..