PLUMERIA OBTUSA PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY: INSIGHTS INTO POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC TARGETS

Abstract

Plumeria obtusa, a plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, has attracted a lot of interest lately because of its rich phytochemical profile and variety of pharmacological effects. This review sheds light on Plumeria obtusa's possible therapeutic targets by offering insights into the phytochemistry and pharmacology of the plant. Numerous bioactive substances have been found and classified after being separated from various plant sections. These include flavonoids, iridoids, and pentacyclic triterpenoids. Numerous pharmacological activities, such as antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic, antinociceptive, anticancer, and antiviral effects, are shown by these substances. Furthermore, Plumeria obtusa has been historically utilized in many cultures to cure a wide range of illnesses, such as cancer, fever, and skin conditions. The results of phytochemical and pharmacological investigations demonstrate Plumeria obtusa's medicinal potential and stress the need for further investigation to completely understand its modes of action and possible clinical uses.