Genipa americana L.: A Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities

Genipa americana L. (Rubiaceae), genip tree, has therapeutic and nutritional potential. This revision aimed to gather information on botanical characteristics, popular uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects of the tree. The methodology adopted integrated literature published between 2000 a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Chemistry & biodiversity 2024-11, Vol.21 (11), p.e202400748-n/a
Hauptverfasser: Nascimento, Lariza Leisla Leandro, Oliveira Souza, Geane Gabriele, Silva Mendes, Johnatan Wellisson, Calixto Donelardy, Ana Cecília, Viturino, José Jonas Ferreira, Gomes de Carvalho, Natália Kelly, Leite, Débora Odília Duarte, Costa, José Galberto Martins, Rodrigues, Fabíola Fernandes Galvão
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Zusammenfassung:Genipa americana L. (Rubiaceae), genip tree, has therapeutic and nutritional potential. This revision aimed to gather information on botanical characteristics, popular uses, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects of the tree. The methodology adopted integrated literature published between 2000 and 2024, as well as consultations with the World International Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); resulting in 39 articles and 11 patents to promote this research. The species, which is native and not endemic to Brazil, is most prevalent in the Amazon biome as it is suitable for reconstructing degraded areas, as well as having various traditional applications. Iridoids are the main secondary metabolites present in the species, especially ginipin, geniposide acid, and geniposide, which are the most prevalent in the fruit. The patents registered with the WIPO indicate its use as a colorant, insecticide, anti‐inflammatory, and antioxidant potential, in evidence of its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Further studies are needed on the mechanisms of the chemical components’ action and on ethnopharmacology.
ISSN:1612-1872
1612-1880
1612-1880
DOI:10.1002/cbdv.202400748