Phytochemical and biological studies of Stachys species in relation to chemotaxonomy: a review.

摘要: Abstract The genus Stachys is comprised of about 300 species spread throughout the world, hence representing one largest genera Lamiaceae. Several have been exploited in traditional medicine as astringent, wound-healing, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-nephritic and anti-inflammatory agents. Moreover, antimicrobial, antioxidant cytotoxic activities some are documented. Iridoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids diterpenoids reported secondary metabolites different this genus. aim present review to summarize highlight recent advances current knowledge on compile reports chemical constituents isolated from over past decades, together with their structural features, biological activities, structure–activity relationships. Diversity discussed relationship infrageneric taxonomy, classification relationships systematically close genera.