Plant Taxonomy, Chemical Structures, and Biological Activities of the Genus Cayratia (Vitaceae) in Vietnam: A Review

Abstract

Cayratia (Vitaceae) includes some species that are important sources of traditional Asian medicine. This material has been used for a long time in traditional medicine for ulcers, pimples, asthma, arthritis, and flu treatment. According to a variety of recent plant taxonomy, phytochemistry, and biological studies that we systematically summarized, 12 species are recognized in Vietnam. Phytochemical investigations reported the occurrence of phenolics, flavonoids, triterpenes, and resveratrol derivatives. Besides, some Cayratia species were reported to have various biological effects such as ulcerative colitis prevention, chemotherapeutic potential, monoamine oxidase inhibition, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, antibacterial, gastric anti-ulcer, and anti-inflammatory activities.