A Review of Dendrophthoe pentandra (Mistletoe): Phytomorphology, Extraction Techniques, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities

Mohd Azrie Awang and Nik Nurul Najihah Nik Mat Daud and Nurul Izzati Mohd Ismail and Farah Izana Abdullah and Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi Benjamin (2023) A Review of Dendrophthoe pentandra (Mistletoe): Phytomorphology, Extraction Techniques, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities. Processes, 11. pp. 1-19. ISSN 2227-9717

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Abstract

Dendrophtoe pentandra, popularly known as mistletoe, is a semi-parasitic plant that can grow on many host plants and is native to Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia. D. pentandra is regarded as an unfavourable plant for an economically significant horticultural plant; however, D. pentandra is also regarded as a medicinal plant and is used in traditional and alternative medicine to treat coughs, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Scientific research has also found that this plant has significant potential for medical properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, antiproliferative, antidiabetic and antihyperglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxicity, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, and anti-aging properties. Numerous phytochemical compounds from D. pentandra extracts have been identified using extraction techniques such as maceration and reflux. Thus, this review aims to provide thorough information on phytomorphology, extraction techniques, phytochemicals, biological activities, and the future prospects of D. pentandra.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Dendrophtoe pentandra; phytomorphology; extractions; phytochemicals; biological activities
Subjects:	Q Science > QK Botany > QK1-989 Botany Q Science > QK Botany > QK1-989 Botany > QK710-899 Plant physiology
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2023 14:44
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2023 14:44
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37744

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