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The genus Convolvulus is a representative of the family Convolvulaceae. Convolvulus are widespread around the world and have been used as a herbal medicine for many centuries. The genus Convolvulus contains various phytochemicals, such as proteins, amino acids, flavonoids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, mucus, unsaturated sterols or terpenes, resin, tannins and lactones. The phytochemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, use as a food preservative, use in traditional medicine, antitumor effect and clinical efficacy in humans are emphasized. All parts of bindworms have therapeutic benefits; preliminary pharmacological data confirmed their use in traditional medicine. However, further preclinical and clinical experiments are warranted prior to use in human therapy.
Convolvulus genus is a representative of the family of Convolvulaceae. Convolvulus plants are broadly distributed all over the world and has been used for many centuries as herbal medicine. Convolvulus genus contains various phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, mucilage, unsaturated sterols or terpenes, resin, tannins, lactones, and proteins. This review highlights the phytochemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, application as food preservative, traditional medicine use, anticancer activities, and clinical effectiveness in human of Convolvulus plants. All the parts of Convolvulus plants possess therapeutic benefits; preliminary pharmacological data validated their use in traditional medicine. However, further preclinical and clinical experiments are warranted before any application in human health.
