A Brief Review On Chemical Constituents And Pharmacological Properties Of Dammul-Akhwain – Dracaena Cinnabari

Authors

  • Mohd Vaseem, Author
  • Zuha Rahman, Author
  • Garima Tripathi, Author
  • Ankit Verma, Author
  • Vidhu Aeri, Author
  • Manju Sharma Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/mej0sd51

Keywords:

Dracaena cinnabari, Dammul-akhwain, Traditional Uses, Herbal medicine & Dragon's blood Resin.

Abstract

Dracaena cinnabari growing on the mountain ridges of Yemen’s southern coast belongs to the family of Agavaceae or Asparagaceae. The tree produces a deep red resin containing valuable source of bioactive compounds belonging to the groups such as flavonoids, homoisoflavonoids, chalcones, sterols and terpenoids. The current review is based on relevant information on its chemical composition and pharmacological effects such as antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. It has also been used in conventional medicine to treat gastric sores, dysentery and diarrhoea, along with haemostatic and anti-ulcer. It is primarily used as anti-haemorrhagic to avoid bleeding and facilitate wound healing when applied externally. Since not many activities have been reported, the plant can be used as a great source for further investigations and research studies in future.

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Published

2025-07-26

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How to Cite

A Brief Review On Chemical Constituents And Pharmacological Properties Of Dammul-Akhwain – Dracaena Cinnabari. (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 899-906. https://doi.org/10.64252/mej0sd51