Ethnopharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Allophylus dimorphus Radlk.: An Update

Ahmed, MN, Kureshi, AA, Afroze, CA, Habibi, E orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-7367-1484, Sarker, SD orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-4038-0514 and Nahar, L (2025) Ethnopharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Allophylus dimorphus Radlk.: An Update. Journal of Medicinal Natural Products.

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Abstract

Allophylus dimorphus Radlk., a member of the Sapindaceae family, is a shrub or tree primarily found in the Nicobar Islands, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Despite its potential relevance in traditional medicine, research on the ethnopharmacological and medicinal properties of this species is currently limited. However, a few closely related species, such as Allophylus cobbe and Allophylus serratus, have been studied for their bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the significance of traditional medicine, which remains a vital healthcare source for many communities worldwide. The rapid loss of plant diversity and the potential for discovering novel medicinal compounds highlight the necessity of documenting and investigating A. dimorphus and related species. This update consolidates existing knowledge on the phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses, and pharmacological properties of A. dimorphus, providing a foundation for future research and conservation efforts.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 31 Biological Sciences; 50 Philosophy and Religious Studies; 5002 History and Philosophy Of Specific Fields; Complementary and Integrative Health; Nutrition
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Divisions: Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Publisher: Scilight Press Pty Ltd
Date of acceptance: 10 March 2025
Date of first compliant Open Access: 9 July 2025
Date Deposited: 09 Jul 2025 13:47
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2025 14:00
DOI or ID number: 10.53941/jmnp.2025.100006
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/26749
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