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Ethnopharmacology of Mangifera indica L. Bark and Pharmacological Studies of its Main C-Gucosylxanthone, Mangiferin

par Wauthoz, Nathalie ;Balde, Aliou;Balde, Elahdj S.;Van Damme, Marc ;Duez, Pierre
Référence International Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1, 2, page (112-119)
Publication Publié, 2007-08-15

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This review details the vernacular names, origin, distribution, taxonomy and variety of Mangifera indica L. (Anacariaceae), a medicinal plant traditionally used in tropical regions. Mangiferin, a major C-glucosylxanthone from M. indica stem bark, leaves, heartwood, roots and fruits ocurs widely among different angiosperm families and ferns. The reported pharmacological activities of mangiferin include antioxidant, radioprotective, antitumor, immunomodulatory, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, lipolytic, antibone resorption, monoamine oxidase inhibiting, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties, which may support the numerous traditional uses of the plant.