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Fraxinus ornus L.

I Kostova1

  • 1Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria. kostiv@bas.bg

Fitoterapia
|June 29, 2001
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Phytochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Ethnobotany

Background:

  • Fraxinus ornus (Manna Ash) is traditionally used in folk medicine.
  • Its chemical constituents and biological activities require comprehensive review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the chemical constituents of Fraxinus ornus.
  • To summarize the documented biological activities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of chemical and biological studies.
  • Analysis of compounds from bark, leaves, and flowers.

Main Results:

  • Identified hydroxycoumarins, secoiridoid glucosides, phenylethanoids, and flavonoids.
  • Documented antimicrobial, antioxidative, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiviral activities.
  • Confirmed photodynamic damage prevention properties.

Conclusions:

  • Fraxinus ornus possesses diverse bioactive compounds.
  • Scientific evidence supports its traditional medicinal applications, particularly the bark.