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Yhiya M Amen1, Amani M Marzouk, Mona G Zaghloul
1a Pharmacognosy Department , Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University , Mansoura 35516 , Egypt.
Abstract:
Machaerium, in the family Fabaceae, predominantly is a genus of a Neotropical distribution of trees, shrubs, and lianas occurring from southern Mexico to Brazil and northern Argentina and as far as South America. Several Machaerium species are widely used in traditional medicine and are considered to have multiple medicinal properties. This review aims to provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on the taxonomy, phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities of plants in the genus Machaerium.
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