Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants in Myanmar
Nwet Nwet Win1, Hiroyuki Morita2
1Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630-Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products
|April 1, 2021
Summary
Myanmar
Area of Science:
- Ethnobotany
- Phytochemistry
- Medicinal Plant Research
Background:
- Myanmar possesses rich natural resources, with medicinal plants integral to traditional healthcare for 2000 years.
- Systematic scientific investigation of Myanmar's medicinal flora is a recent development.
- International collaborations have spurred research on Myanmar's medicinal plants since 2000.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and discuss phytochemical and biological investigations of Myanmar's medicinal plants.
- To document traditional knowledge associated with these plants.
- To consolidate findings from over two decades of research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of over 50 peer-reviewed publications.
- Collation of data on phytoconstituents from 26 native plant species.
- Synthesis of phytochemical and biological data, alongside traditional uses.
Main Results:
- Identification of 433 phytoconstituents, including 147 novel compounds.
- Data compiled from 29 plant samples native to Myanmar.
- Significant international research contributions documented over the past two decades.
Conclusions:
- Myanmar's medicinal plants represent a valuable resource for primary healthcare.
- Continued phytochemical and biological research is essential to unlock their full potential.
- The compilation highlights the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with scientific validation.
