The potentials of Garcinia kola seed as a source for mitraceutkals

摘要

Garcinia kola Heckel (Guttiferae) is a popular Nigerian food and medicinal plant. Bitter kola seed protects and regenerates liver cells, prevents alcoholic liver damage, viral liver damage and toxic liver damage. The seed contains carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and photochemicals. The phytochemicals comprise phenolic compounds, tannins and fiavonoids like kolaviron, biflavonoid, kolanone and flavonone rhamnoglucose. The fiavonoids and phenolic compounds present in the plant exhibit antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-microbial and anti-ulcer properties. The plant has been extensively used in herbal medicine to prevent colic disorders, suppressed cough and in the treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis. Garcinia kolaseed provide dietary supplements that have medicinal or therapeutic effects.