Chemistry and Biological Activities of the Genus Dalbergia - A Review

Vasudeva, Neeru; Vats, Manisha; Sharma, S.K.; Sardana, Satish

Review ArticlePharmacognosy ReviewsVol. 3 | Issue 6 | 2009 | pp. 307–319Open access

Chemistry and Biological Activities of the Genus Dalbergia - A Review

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¹ Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat-131001, INDIA.
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Correspondence: Manisha Vats
Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat-131001, INDIA.
Email: ms.vats@yahoo.com

Published:: Jul 29, 2009

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Vasudeva, N., Vats, M., Sharma, S., & Sardana, S. (2009). Chemistry and Biological Activities of the Genus Dalbergia - A Review. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 3(6), 307–319.

Abstract

Dalbergia is a genus of trees, shrubs and woody climbers widely distributed in tropical and sub- tropical regions. It possesses immense traditional application. Various species are widely used as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, anti-ulcerogenic, anti-spermicidal, larvicidal and mosquito repellant in the traditional system of medicines. Chemical investigation has resulted in characterization and isolation of various phytoconstituents. This review is compilation of chemical composition and biological activities of the various species of the genus Dalbergia.

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Title	Chemistry and Biological Activities of the Genus Dalbergia - A Review
Authors	Neeru Vasudeva; Manisha Vats; S.K. Sharma; Satish Sardana
Affiliations	Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat-131001, INDIA.; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, INDIA.
Corresponding author	ms.vats@yahoo.com
Journal	Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume / Issue	Vol. 3, Issue 6 (2009)