Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology of Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae): Bioactivities and Future Direction
A. L. Utshudi
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kisangani, P.O.Box 2012, Kisangani, DR Congo.
R. O. Oleko
Department of Biotechnological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kisangani, P.O.Box 2012, Kisangani, DR Congo.
C. T. Kayembe
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, P.O.Box 2012, Kisangani, DR Congo.
D. O. Onautshu
Department of Biotechnological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kisangani, P.O.Box 2012, Kisangani, DR Congo.
E. M. Kitete
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, DR Congo.
E. M. Lengbye
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box Kinshasa XI, DR Congo.
B. M. Mbala
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, DR Congo.
P. T. Mpiana *
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, DR Congo.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The Plant of Jatropha gossypiifolia is known for their many biological activities including anticoagulant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and other.
Aim: To carry out recent informations regarding phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, bioactivities, toxicology, antiviral and medicinal activities of the plant.
Study Design: Multidisciplinary advanced bibliographic surveys and dissemination of the resulted knowledge.
Results: After literature review, we could notice that Jatropha gossypiifolia has antibacterial, and antiviral properties on different types of viruses. Leaves, roots, latex, seeds, fr,uits and other parts have been reported to have different compounds which have interesting bioactivities and medicinal properties.
Conclusion: This work can orient or guide scientifics research for the development of anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-Hepatitis B virus, and anti-Covid-19 herbal drugs also nutritional values from Jatropha gossypiifolia for the benefit the of human beings.
Keywords: Jatropha gossypiifolia, pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, antiviral