Consult literature, the chemical composition of the type of system Caesalpinia plants were summarized and discussed in detail its pharmacological effects. The genus contains major chemical components of high isoflavones, chalcones and diterpenoids, pharmacological effects inhibit melanin production, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, immune regulation, and further research in this genus offer reference.
Keywords: Caesalpinia; chemical components; pharmacological effects.
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