![]() ![]() native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, known as cornelian cherry, is used since ancient times ( Dragendorff, 1898). Recently published ethnopharmacological studies regarding the genus Cornus (Cornaceae) have shown that among 65 species only two of them have a long tradition in a medicinal use. officinalis in the traditional European and Asiatic medicine. Thus, these phytochemicals are considered the important factor determining the biological activity and justifying the use of C. In conclusion, the comparison of phytochemical composition of fruits from both species revealed a wide range of similarities as well as some constituents unique for cornelian cherry or Asiatic dogwood. mas fruits, whereas antiosteoporotic and immunomodulatory activities were assigned to preparations of C. Based on the available reports antihyperlipidemic and anticoagulant activity seems to be unique for extracts of C. The referred studies of biological activity of both species indicate their antidiabetic and hepatoprotective properties. ![]() However, much more not widely known iridoids, such as morroniside, as well as tannins were detected particularly in fruits of C. officinalis are characterized by the presence of secondary metabolites, in particular iridoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids and flavonoids. officinalis in relation to their biological effects as well as compare the therapeutic use of fruits from both traditional species. The aim of this review was highlighting the similarities and differences of phytochemicals found in fruits of C. officinalis, in particular fruits, have never been compared. However, the detailed phytochemical profiles of C. mas fruits were performed due to their value as edible fruits, and few reports compared their physicochemical properties with other edible fruits. officinalis seems to be independently originated. Based on the different geographic distribution of the closely related species but clearly distinct taxa, the ethnopharmacological use of C. officinalis (Asiatic dogwood, cornel dogwood) is a deciduous tree distributed in eastern Asia, mainly in China, as well as Korea and Japan. Cornus mas (cornelian cherry) is native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, whereas C. (Cornaceae), have been traditionally used since ancient times. ![]() 2Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universtaet Berlin, Berlin, GermanyĪmong 65 species belonging to the genus Cornus only two, Cornus mas L.1Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. ![]()
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