Phytochemical constituents from different species of parmelia genus:
A review

Anil K. Sharma; Mahesh C. Sharma; Mahaveer P. Dobhal

Phytochemical constituents from different species of parmelia genus: A review

Abstract

Lichens are complex plants living in symbiotic relationship with fungi and algae, and the pertinent partners are defined as mycobiont and phycobiont, respectively. In all lichens, the fungus forms a thallus or lichenized stroma that may contain characteristics secondary compounds. These secondary metabolites are unique with respect to those of higher plants; also lichens are used in folk medicines by many people. To this end, we prepared a data base of genus Parmelia (Family: Parmeliaceae) a potent lichen. In the same order the present review summarizes 71 species of Parmelia genus with their phytochemicals and pharmacologically active constituents

Author(s): Anil K. Sharma, Mahesh C. Sharma and Mahaveer P. Dobhal

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