Insights into the Bioactivities and Chemical Analysis of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle

Many species of the so-called exotic plants coexist with native species in a balanced way, but others thrive very quickly and escape human control, becoming harmful—these are called invasive alien species. In addition to overcoming geographic barriers, these species can defeat biotic and abiotic bar...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2021-12, Vol.11 (23), p.11331
Main Authors: Caramelo, Débora, Pedro, Soraia I., Marques, Hernâni, Simão, Ana Y., Rosado, Tiago, Barroca, Celina, Gominho, Jorge, Anjos, Ofélia, Gallardo, Eugenia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ailanthus altissima
analytical techniques
Biological properties
Chemical analysis
Chemical composition
Diarrhea
Environmental factors
Epilepsy
Flavonoids
Food industry
Herbal medicine
Indigenous species
Introduced plants
Introduced species
Invasive species
Morphology
potential applications
Propagation
Resistance factors
Seeds
Sterols
Trees
Wood
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Summary:Many species of the so-called exotic plants coexist with native species in a balanced way, but others thrive very quickly and escape human control, becoming harmful—these are called invasive alien species. In addition to overcoming geographic barriers, these species can defeat biotic and abiotic barriers, maintaining stable populations. Ailanthus altissima is no exception; it is disseminated worldwide and is considered high risk due to its easy propagation and resistance to external environmental factors. Currently, it has no particular use other than ornamental, even though it is used to treat epilepsy, diarrhea, asthma, ophthalmic diseases, and seborrhoea in Chinese medicine. Considering its rich composition in alkaloids, terpenoids, sterols, and flavonoids, doubtlessly, its use in medicine or other fields can be maximised. This review will focus on the knowledge of the chemical composition and the discovery of the biological properties of A. altissima to understand this plant better and maximise its possible use for purposes such as medicine, pharmacy, or the food industry. Methods for the extraction and detection to know the chemical composition will also be discussed in detail.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app112311331