Chemistry and Pharmacognosy of the Genus Durio

Nat Prod Commun. 2015 Nov;10(11):1853-60.

Abstract

Durio is well known as one of the sources of seasonal fruit production in Southeast Asia with its center of diversity in Borneo. Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are the main Durio producers in the world. Besides having much information about the utilization and benefit from its timber and fruits as a food substance, traditionally some parts of this plant, such as leaves, bark and root, can also be used for medical purposes. This review deals with chemical constituents and the biological activities of Durio plants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bombacaceae / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Plant Bark / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plant Roots / chemistry

Substances

  • Plant Extracts