ABSTRACT

Cyperaceae are a plant family of grass-like monocots that have a global distribution in temperate and tropical regions. With 950 species, Cyperus is one of the most promising health supplementing genera in the Cyperaceae family. The ability of the nut-grass to adapt to a wide range of soil types, altitudes, temperatures, soil pH, and moisture levels accounts for its widespread distribution. As a result, it can thrive in a variety of habitats and environment.Throughout this article, an attempt is made to highlight the phytoconstituents present and the pharmacological activities of Cyperus species. A bibliographic study was conducted by reviewing peer-reviewed papers and consulting widely accepted scientific databases.Cyperus spp. are known to contain a variety of bioactive compounds, such as ?- cyperone and ?-pinene etc. which give its pharmacological properties. This species' plants have traditionally been used to treat a variety of clinical conditions. They are said to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.The information gathered here will play an important role in the development of new drug formulations. Furthermore, detailed structure-activity studies are required to investigate the potential of Cyperus-derived phytochemicals as new pharmaceutical. Keywords: Cyperus, Bioactivity, Phytoconstituent, Pharmaceuticals, Nut-grass
Publication date: 15/10/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.10.1049