Isolated Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Dendrophthoe falcata: A Review

Abstract

Dendrophthoe falcata is one of the hemiparasitic plants that belong to the mistletoe family Loranthaceae. Since ancient times, Dendrophthoe falcata extracts have been recognized for their medicinal importance and many of them have been used as traditional remedies for treatment of ailments like ulcers, impotence, asthma and wounds. As a result, the significance of this plant inspired us to conduct a literature review on the biochemical significance of its isolated phytochemicals. So, in the present review, an inclusive account of phytochemicals and biological activities of leaf, stem and fruit extracts of D. falcata are included in view of the many related recent findings.