Chemical Constituents from Resin of Commiphora Species and Their Biological Activities

Abstract

Myrrh,an important natural medicine,is the resin of Commiphora species.Many secondary metabolites including terpenoids,steroids,flavonoids and ligans were discovered in this genus.Myrrh and its constituents possess various bioactivities,such as cytotoxic,antifungal,antibacterial,antalgic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory effects.The chemical constituents,biological activities and distribution of myrrh were reviewed.