Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties of Scorodophloeus zenkeri | [Archives of Pharmacy Practice • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Clément Mutunda Mbadiko: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Research Laboratory of Food and Nutrition (LARAN), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2. Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo

3. Gédéon Ngiala Bongo: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Research Laboratory of Food and Nutrition (LARAN), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4. Nadège Ngombe Kabamba: Centre d’Etudes des Substances Naturelle d’Origine Végétale (CESNOV), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of Congo.

5. Paulin Mutwale Kapepula: Centre d’Etudes des Substances Naturelle d’Origine Végétale (CESNOV), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of Congo.

6. Sylvie Ngwadi Kasongo: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Research Laboratory of Food and Nutrition (LARAN), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7. Marie Claire D'Alesthu Yandju: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa,Kinshasa XI,Democratic Republic of the Congo

8. Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9. Théophile Fundu Mbemba: Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Research Laboratory of Food and Nutrition (LARAN), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Abstract:

Scorodophloeus zenkeri is an aromatic plant of the Caesalpiniaceae family distributed exclusively in a few countries in tropical Africa. The literature provides little information on S. zenkeri. Hence the idea to list in this mini-review the scientific data of ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and biological activity studies published on this plant. The majority of the ethnobotanical data collected reveals that S. zenkeri is used in the food, medicinal, stimulant, condiment, construction, and carpentry sectors. Furthermore, phytochemical studies show that S. zenkeri is a source of phytoconstituents and/or nutrients (proteins, amino acids, essential fatty acids, mineral salts, antioxidants, etc.) that are essential in nutrition and/or can be used in food (as a food additive), pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. However, most phytochemical studies carried out on S. zenkeri focus only on its essential oils and show that the latter is composed mainly of sulfur compounds which are responsible for the aromatic potential (flavor and odor) of extracts from this plant. In addition, various scientific data from biological screenings carried out on S. zenkeri indicate that the extracts of this plant have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. The essential oils of S. zenkeri are considered to be responsible for most of the pharmacological actions reported on this plant. S. zenkeri has, in addition to the flavor it imparts to foods, an interesting nutritional potential and is a source of proteins, essential fatty and amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals. It also has interesting functional properties and pharmacological virtues.

Page(s): 77-82

DOI: 10.51847/bFrLfefYBD

Published: Journal: Archives of Pharmacy Practice, Volume: 14, Issue: 3, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Bioactivities , phytochemistry , Uses , Scorodophloeus zenkeri

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