Triterpenoids: iridoid

Chiang LC, Ng LT, Chiang W, Chang MY, Lin CC (2003) Immunomodulatory activities of flavonoids, monoterpenoids, triterpenoids, iridoid glycosides and phenolic compounds of Plantago species. Planta Med 69 600-604... 

N.A. Iridoid glycosides, flavonol glycosides, coumarins, phenolic acids, sterols, triterpenoids, tannins." Stimulate digestive secretions, treat fluid retention, scabies, and fever. 

The phytochemical investigations of Comus species revealed that their fruits are rich in bioactive compoimds such as polyphenols, anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, iridoids, triterpenoids, fatty acids, ascorbic acid and minerals. For many years they have been used in traditional and folk medicine to treat diabetes, liver and kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, fever, pain and many others. Modem pharmaceutical studies indicated that Comus spp. fruits exhibit therapeutic effects on diabetes, cancer, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular disorders or obesity, especially due to their high antioxidant activity. They also have notable beneficial effects on hepatoprotection, hyperlipidemia, neuroprotection and inhibiton of bacteria and vimses. 

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