title: Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of the Genus Tovomita.
abstract: The genus Tovomita (Fam. Clusiaceae) comprises 45 species mainly found in tropical regions of Central and South America. Most of the species of the title genus have been used for centuries as natural remedies. Phytochemicals isolated from Tovomita spp. include prenylated and unprenylated benzophenones and xanthones. The aim of this review is to examine in detail from a phytochemical and pharmacological point of view what is reported in the past and current literature about the properties of phytopreparations and individual active principles obtained from plants belonging to the Tovomita genus.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Epifano
authors.forename: Maria Carmela
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Specchiulli
authors.forename: Vito Alessandro
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Taddeo
authors.forename: Serena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fiorito
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Genovese
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D028084:Clusiaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D015394:Molecular Structure; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts