Matthias O Agbo1 
,
Festus BC Okoye2,
Godwin C Ebi1,
Patience O Osadebe1
For correspondence:- Matthias Agbo Email: matthias.agbo@unn.edu.ng
Accepted: 22 April 2020 Published: 31 May 2020
Citation: Agbo MO, Okoye FB, Ebi GC, Osadebe PO. Alchornea floribunda (Müll. Arg.) - A review of its phytochemistry and biological activities. Trop J Pharm Res 2020; 19(5):1113-1120 doi: 10.4314/tjpr.v19i5.30
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Alchornea floribunda is an evergreen plant that grows up to 32 feet tall and belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae. It is found mainly in African forest undergrowth. In Nigeria, its leaves, stems and roots are widely used in folkloric medicine to manage ailments and diseases. The pharmacological activity of A. floribunda depends mainly on the part used. A previous study showed that the leaves have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-cancer activities, while its roots and stem possess antibacterial activity. Thus, this review takes a critical look at previously reported findings and information about the phytochemistry, biological activities and various isolated bioactive constituents from the leaf, root and stem of Alchornea floribunda.
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