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June 20, 2026The Natural Products Journal

The Genus Horsfieldia: A Review of its Traditional Uses, its Phytochemistry,and Pharmacology

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MIMohammed IdrisUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMAMohamad Nurul AzmiUniversiti Sains MalaysiaTPThaigarajan ParumasivamUniversiti Sains Malaysia

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Implication

Review highlights the pharmacological potential of Horsfieldia species in traditional medicine, suggesting further investigation is needed.

Key Points

  • This review aims to summarize traditional uses, phytochemical composition, and biological activities of Horsfieldia species.
  • Comprehensive literature review from databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar.
  • Screened full-text papers and abstracts for relevant keywords related to Horsfieldia.
  • Identification of approximately 170 metabolites from 1972 to early 2025.
  • Extracts showed diverse biological activities including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Various metabolites belong to multiple chemical classes such as alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids.
  • Further studies are needed to explore mechanisms of action and safety profiles.

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Idris et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36300ddb0793dc1a5374c2https://doi.org/10.2174/0122103155453786260524085052
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