Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological properties of Pistacia atlantica Desf. (Anacardiaceae): Review

Pistacia atlantica belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, it has been widely used in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean areas since ancient times. Pistacia atlantica has been used for different diseases like stomach, pain, peptic ulcer, wounds, renal disorders, and coughs. This study aims to review...

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Published in:Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry 2022-11, Vol.15 (6), p.466-482
Main Authors: Bakka, Chahrazad, Smara, Ouanissa, Dendougui, Hocine, Hadjadj, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chromatography
Cosmetics
Essential oils
Ethnobiology
Ethnobotany
Ethnomedicine
Fatty acids
Flavonoids
Food
Gas chromatography
Hydrocarbons
Mass spectrometry
Oils & fats
Pharmacology
Phenols
Phytochemicals
Science
Stomach
Taxonomy
Ulcers
Volatile compounds
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Summary:Pistacia atlantica belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, it has been widely used in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean areas since ancient times. Pistacia atlantica has been used for different diseases like stomach, pain, peptic ulcer, wounds, renal disorders, and coughs. This study aims to review its ethnobotanical characterization, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities found in this plant. The data in this review article was based on electronic databases such as Web of Science, Springer, Yahoo search, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar for papers published from 2016 until March 2021 are considered. The results showed that Pistacia atlantica has many medicinal properties such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and others. Phytochemical has shown the presence of numerous valuable compounds, including volatile compounds, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. In this regard, the ethnomedicinal, phytochemistry, biological, and pharmacological properties of Pistacia atlantica have been reviewed here.
ISSN:0974-4169
0974-4150
DOI:10.52711/0974-4150.2022.00081