Review Article

Delving the Role of Caralluma fimbriata: An Edible Wild Plant to Mitigate the Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome

Table 1

Phytochemical constituents in C. fimbriata.

Phytochemical constituentsBioactive potentialReference

Total polyphenolic compoundsAntioxidant; cardioprotective; neuroprotective; and antihyperglycemic[8, 22, 39, 40, 41, 42]
FlavonoidsAntioxidant; antiaging; anti-inflammatory; antifungal; immunomodulatory; cardioprotective; antiviral; antimicrobian; antibacterial; and antiparasitic[8, 22, 34, 40, 43]
SaponinsAntitumor; antioxidative; anti-inflammatory; antidiabetic; and neuroprotective[8, 22, 35, 40, 44]
AlkaloidsAntiadipogenic; antihyperglycemic; and antioxidant[8, 22, 39, 42, 45]
AnthocyaninsProtective against cardiovascular diseases; cancers; neurodegenerative disorders; and aging-associated bone loss[34, 46, 47]
CoumarinsAntioxidants; antitumor[8, 22, 35, 48]
Tannins/gallic-tanninsAntiulcerative; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; antidiabetic; anticancer; and cardioprotective[8, 39, 40, 49, 50]
Steroids[22, 34].
DiterpenesAntiobesogenic; antihyperlipidemic; and anticarcinogenic[51, 52, 22]
PhytosterolAntihyperlipidemic; anticancer; antiapoptotic; cardioprotective; and anti-inflammatory[8, 40, 53]
Quinones[8]
TerpenoidsAnti-inflammatory; antitumor; and antiparasitic[8]
AnthraquinonesDiuretic; antibacterial; antiulcer; anti-inflammatory; anticancer; and antinociceptive[8, 54]
Pregnane glycosidesAntidiabetic; antiobesity; antinociceptive; antiulcer; anti-inflammatory; antiarthritis; and wound healing activities[31, 5558]
Pregnane steroids[31]
TrigonellineAnti-inflammatory; antioxidant; antipathogenic; and antiaging[55, 59]
Glycosides[60]