Phytochemical Analysis and Medicinal Properties of Some Selected Traditional Medicinal Plants
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Abstract
Interest in and awareness of health attributes by natural resources such as herbs, spices, and fruits have resulted in increased consumption of natural products for a safe and effective resolution for illness and also promoting good health.Plants are rich in diverse chemical substances, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and xanthones, many of which have demonstrated medicinal effects or pharmacological benefits.Chinese clinical studies have identified many useful plants that can increase the effectiveness of modern drug treatment and reduce its side effects.The scientific basis for using traditional medicinal plants such as Garcinia mongostana, Lycium barbarum, Momordica grosvenori, and Psidium guajava has been established.Therefore, this review research aims to highlight these four traditional medicinal plants' chemical components and medicinal effects.