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Salicornia L. (Chenopodiaceae) is a genus of annual, apparently leafless halophytic herb that have articulated and succulent stems. The Salicornia species comprise the most salttolerant land plant and frequently occur in saline areas. The use of glasswort as food is referred by the forensic palynology as a reality at least from 550 years ago. Nowadays it is much appreciated as a gourmet product in Europe but particularly in Asian countries, where is used in fresh salads and pickles. Some of the Salicornia species display applications on folk medicine (for treatment of bronchitis, hepatitis and diarrhea) and showed important biological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and cytotoxic activities. The phythochemical studies on this genus reported the presence of fatty acids, sterols, saponins, chlorogenic acid derivatives, alkaloids, flavonoids and other kind of phenolic compounds.The purpose of this review is to highlight the advances in Salicornia genus knowledge by presenting its biological and medicinal applications, phytochemical studies and the relationship between the isolated compounds with the described biological and/or medicinal properties.
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Copyright © 2014 Daya Publishing House.
Keywords
Salicornia Phytochemistry Medicinal Applications Biological Activities
Citation
Isca, V. M. S.; Seca, A. M. L.; Pinto, D. C. G. A.; Silva, A. M. S. (2014). "An overview of Salicornia genus : the phytochemical and pharmacological profile". In: «Natural Products: Research Review», Vol 2. M/S Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. 2014, Chapter 7, pg 145-164.
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Daya Publishing House