Medicinal plants have played an important influence in the development of human society;
they were always at the forefront of all cultures and civilizations as a source of medicine.
Medicinal plants are considered rich sources of secondary compounds, and many modern
medications are derived from them. Santolina is the most diverse genus within the mint
family (Asteraceae), that is widely distributed in the Mediterranean basin and many of its
species are well-known due to their medicinal and culinary uses. The present research
discusses the traditional uses, phytochemical components and biological activities of
Santolina rosmarinifolia. To do so, we carried out a comprehensive review of the articles
available in different online databases published from the past to 2022 (i.e., PubMed, Scopus,
and Web of Science, among others). S. rosmarinifolia has several traditional uses, including
as anti-inflammatory and an antimicrobial agent, among several others, ascribed to it. In
Spain, S. rosmarinifolia’s flowerheads are traditionally used as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory,
antihypertensive and hepatoprotective. In Algeria, this plant is used for the treatment of
dermatoses. The same uses are also reported in Portugal. The phytochemical studies have
revealed the presence of terpenes, including monoterpenes, eudesmane-type sesquiterpenes,
germacrene-type sesquiterpenes, dammarane-type triterpenes, coumarins, and flavonoids as
the main classes of constituents. A study carried out on santolina Essential oil showed
existence of sabinene, β-pinene, myrcene, β-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, artemisia
ketone, terpinen-4-ol, capillene, ar-curcumene and β-eudesmol. Monoterpenes like β-
phellandrene, limonene and 1,8-cineole are also identified. In conclusion, this studys provides
much information about the interests of vegetal species: Santolina rosmarinifolia.
Citation
Asma Medjahed ,
Abderrahim BENSLAMA ,
,(2023-06-17), Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Santolina rosmarinifolia: A review,Séminaire National sur : Biodiversité, Santé et Environnement,Université de Temcen