What is it about?
radescantia is a genus of herbaceous and perennial plants belonging to the Commelinaceae family and organized into three infrageneric classifications and 12 sections. More than 80 species within the genus have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes.
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Why is it important?
The objective is to describe the different aspects of the genus Tradescantia, including its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemical composition, biological activities, and safety aspects.
Perspectives
Ethnopharmacological uses of Tradescantia include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antiarrhythmic applications.
habilitated doctor, chemist Monica BUTNARIU
University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara
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This page is a summary of: A Review on Tradescantia: Phytochemical Constituents, Biological Activities and Health-Promoting Effects, Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, June 2022, IMR Press,
DOI: 10.31083/j.fbl2706197.
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