REVIEW article

Front. Pharmacol., 28 March 2024

Sec. Ethnopharmacology

Volume 15 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1337161

A comprehensive review of the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Murrayae Folium et Cacumen

  • 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China

  • 2. School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China

  • 3. Department of Pharmacy, The People’s Hospital of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China

  • 4. The 1st Clinical Department, China Medical University, Shenyang, China

  • 5. Department of Pharmacy, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China

Abstract

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Murrayae Folium et Cacumen (MFC) is a plant considered to be a traditional Chinese medicine with culinary value as well. The dry leaves and twigs of Murraya paniculata and M. exotica are used to treat stomach aches, rheumatism, toothaches, swelling, and insect and snake bites. They are also used to prepare spicy chicken dishes.

Aim of the review: This review comprehensively summarizes the available information on the botanical characterization, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity of MFC.

Methods: Relevant scientific literature up to August 2023 was included in the study. Chinese and English studies on MFC were collected from databases, including PubMed, Elsevier, Web of Science, Springer, Science Direct, Wiley, ACS, and CNKI (Chinese). Doctoral and Master’s dissertations were also included.

Results: In total, 720 compounds have been identified and reported in the literature, including flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, sterols, phenylpropenols, organic acids, spirocyclopentenones, and volatile oils. Flavonoids and coumarins are the two most important bioactive compounds responsible for these pharmacological activities. MFC has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-depressant, potential anti-Alzheimer’s disease, chondroprotective, and analgesic properties. The pharmacological effects include interrupting the STAT3/NF-κB/COX-2 and EGFR signaling pathways, downregulating EpCAM expression, inhibiting NF-κB and ERK signals, inhibiting the EP/cAMP/PKA signaling pathway and miR-29a/Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity, and upregulating Foxo3a expression.

Conclusion: This review demonstrates that the chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity of MFC support its use in traditional Chinese botanical medicines. MFC contains a wide range of chemical compounds. Flavonoids and coumarins promote strong pharmacological activity and, are low-toxicity natural phytomedicines that are widely used in medicine, food, ornamentation, and cosmetics, making MFC a promising compound for development and use in the treatment of several medical conditions.

1 Introduction

The genus Murraya comprises 21 accepted species (http://www.worldfloraonline.org). Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack and M. exotica L. (Rutaceae) are the most widely used Murraya species listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (). Murrayae Folium et Cacumen (MFC), a traditional Chinese medicine, consists of dry leaves and twigs of M. paniculata and M. exotica (). It promotes qi, relieves pain, activates blood, and removes blood stasis and is used mainly to treat stomach pain, rheumatism, arthralgia, toothache, tumefaction, and snakebites (). MFC is the main ingredient in Sanjiu Weitai granules, a well-known Chinese-patented medicine used for the treatment of gastric conditions (). In addition, it is also used in the Baihu Dan in the Jingyue Complete Book to treat swelling of the head, face, limbs and eyes, and Zhitong Jing in the Compilation of Chinese Medicine to promote circulation and relieve pain.

The leaves of Murraya paniculata are used as a spice by the people of India, Southeast Asia, Pakistan, and Malaysia in a variety of food preparations. Malaysians typically use M. paniculata leaves to prepare soups, fish, and meat. M. paniculata has also been used to prepare spicy chicken dishes in popular fast-food restaurants (; ). In ancient China, India, and Indonesia, M. paniculata was used as a botanical medicine for numerous healthcare purposes. In the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, M. paniculata is reported to have analgesic effects and the potential to treat microbial infections and inflammatory diseases (). The ground stem bark of M. paniculata is used as an antidote for snake bites, whereas the ground roots are used to treat body pain. The leaves are irritating and astringent and are used by the Indonesian community to relieve diarrhea and dysentery (). M. paniculata has also been used to treat coughs, hysteria, and rheumatism (). It is used to treat snake bites and as a detergent for other types of bites. The roots and bark are chewed and rubbed against the skin to treat pain. Crushed leaves are applied to fresh wounds and as a remedy for alcohol-related fluid retention. M. paniculata can be used to treat toothaches, stomach-aches, and gout. It is also used for abortion and to treat venereal diseases (; ). Terpenoid volatile oils extracted from the flowers of M. paniculata are used in the cosmetic industry (; ).

Murraya exotica is a dwarf tree or evergreen shrub commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant in many tropical and subtropical areas because of its glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers (). It has also been used for the treatment of analgesia, anesthesia, abdominal pain, and rheumatism. The leaves of M. exotica are rich in coumarins, which exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-mycobacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The roots of M. exotica are rich in coumarins and alkaloids, such as paniculidines (A−F) ().

Previous phytochemical studies on MFC (M. paniculata and M. exotica) have indicated the main bioactive compounds as coumarins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and volatile oils, of which the alkaloids are mainly present in the roots of plants. Pharmacological studies have demonstrated that MFC possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and insecticidal properties (). To date, there have been no systematic reports on MFC. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology of MFC to guide clinical use in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

2 Botanical characterization

2.1 Plant description

Murraya paniculata are 1.8–12 m tall shrubs or trees. Older branchlets are grayish-white to pale yellowish-gray. The leaves are 2–5 foliolate, and leaflet blades are mostly suborbicular to ovate to elliptical, margin entire or crenulate, and apex rounded to acuminate (http://www.worldfloraonline.org) (Figure 1A).

FIGURE 1

Murraya exotica are 2–8 m tall shrubs or trees. Older branchlets are grayish-white to pale yellowish-gray. The leaves are 3–7 foliolate, petiolules are rather short, leaflet blades are elliptic-obovate or obovate, and margins are entire, apex rounded, or obtuse (http://www.worldfloraonline.org) (Figure 1B).

2.2 Vernacular names

Vernacular names—in other words, local, common, or non-Latin names for a plant or animal—are derived from common native languages and are distinct from binomial nomenclature. The name is derived from the plant’s morphology, habits, habitats, organoleptic properties, and therapeutic uses (Hossain et al., 2021). The vernacular names of MFC are listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1

SpeciesLocal nameCountryReferences
M. paniculataKemuning Putih; orange jasmineMalaysia
M. paniculataDaun kumningIndonesia
M. paniculataChinese boxAmerica; Canada
M. paniculataQianlixiang; jiulixiangChina
M. paniculataOrange jasmine; honey bush; kaminiIndia,
M. paniculataOrange jasminePakistan
M. paniculataBajardanteNepal
M. paniculataNguyet queVietnam
M. paniculataKaewThailand
M. paniculataOrange jasmineBrazil
M. exoticaJiulixiang; qianlixiangChina
M. exoticaMarwaPakistanSiddiqua et al. (2023)

Vernacular name of MFC.

3 Materials and methods

This review focuses on the research advances in the phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activities, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology of MFC. Related scientific literature up to August 2023 was collected from the following databases: PubMed, Elsevier, Web of Science, Springer, Science Direct, Wiley, ACS, and CNKI (Chinese). Doctoral and Master′s dissertations were also included in the analysis. We used the terms (all fields) “Murrayae Folium et Cacumen,” “Murraya paniculata,” “Murraya exotica,” and “Murraya” and collated all published works from the China Medical University Library. Only data published in English or Chinese were included in the analysis. ChemDraw 20.0 was used to extract the chemical compounds. The PubChem database (https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) was used to confirm the chemical classifications and structures. World Flora Online (http://www.worldfloraonline.org/) was used to verify the names of the plants.

3.1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Firstly, duplicate articles, review articles, conference abstracts; non-English and non-Chinese articles were excluded. Further exclusions were duplicate articles and articles unrelated to the topic. Finally, 125 eligible articles were included.

4 Phytochemistry

To date, 316 compounds have been identified in MFC, including flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, sterols, phenylpropanoids, organic acids, spirocyclopentenones, and 404 volatile oils. These have been identified using thin layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra- performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultraviolet (UV), mass spectrometry (MS), NMR-MS, ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS), HR-FAB-MS, heteronuclear multiple-bond correlation (HMBC), heteronuclear multiple-quantum correlation (HMQC), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) (; ; ; ; ). Flavonoids are the main compounds of M. paniculata, whereas coumarins are the main compounds of M. exotica. Alkaloids mainly exist in the roots of plants but rarely in the twigs and leaves (). A detailed list of these chemical compounds and their classes is presented in Figures 25, and Tables 25 and Supplementary Table S.

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TABLE 2

No.NameSpeciesFormulaWeightPubChem CIDExtractParts of the plantReferences
Flavones
15,6,7,8,3′,4′,5′-HeptamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC22H24O9432.472815MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
25,6,7,8,3′,4′-Hexamethoxyflavone; nobiletinM. paniculataC21H22O8402.472344MethanolLeaves
35,6,7,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O8402.4185670MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePeel of fresh ripe fruits
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
46,7,8,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O8402.4ChloroformLeaves
55,7,8,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O8402.4MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePeel of fresh ripe fruits
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
65,6,7,3′,4′-Pentamethoxyflavone; sinensetinM. paniculataC20H20O7372.4145659EthanolLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
75,7,8,3′,4′-PentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O7372.4632135MethanolLeaves
85,7,3′,4′,5′-PentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O7372.4493376EthanolStems, leaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves, twigs
95,7,3′,4′-TetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O6342.3631170EthanolLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
107,3′,4′,5′-TetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O6342.3Ethyl acetateLeaves
116,8,3′,4′-TetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O6342.3MethanolLeaves
127,3′,4′,5′-TetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O6342.4Ethyl acetateLeaves
135,3′,5′-Trihydroxy-6,7,8,4′-tetramethoxyflavone; gardenin EM. paniculataC19H18O9390.33084508ChloroformLeaves
145, 3′-Dihydroxy-6,7,4′,5′-tetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O8374.3183329EthanolLeaves, twigs
155,3′-Dihydroxy-7,4′,5′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O7344.35496476EthanolLeaves, twigs
165,3′-Dihydroxy-7, 8,4′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O7344.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
175,3′-Dihydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC17H14O6314.3EthanolLeaves
185,3′-Dihydroxy-7,8,4′,5′-tetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O8374.344258624MethanolLeaves
195,3′-Dihydroxy-6,7,8,4′,5′-pentamethoxyflavone; gardenin CM. paniculataC20H20O9404.43084507ChloroformLeaves
203′,5′-Dihydroxy-5,7,4′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O7344.3134822350EthanolLeaves
215, 4′-Dihydroxy-7,3′, -dimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC17H14O6314.3Ethyl acetateLeaves
227,4′-Hydroxy-5,3′-dimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC17H14O6314.3EthanolLeaves
235-Hydroxy-6,7,8,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavone; gardenin AM. paniculataC21H22O9418.4MethanolLeaves
245-Hydroxy-6,7,3′,4′,5′-pentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O8388.4MethanolLeaves
255-Hydroxy-6,7,8,3′,4′-pentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O8388.4358832EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves, twigs
265-Hydroxy-7,8,3′,4′-tetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O7358.39950661EthanolLeaves, twigs
275-Hydroxy-6,7,3′,4′-tetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O7358.3MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves, twigs
285-Hydroxy-7,3′,4′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O6328.3MethanolLeaves
293′-Hydroxy-5,6,7,4′,5′-pentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O8388.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
303′-Hydroxy-5,7,4′,5′-tetramethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC19H18O7358.372703223EthanolLeaves
313′-Hydroxy-5,7,4′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O6328.313964545EthanolLeaves
327-Hydroxy-5,3′,4′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O6328.3EthanolLeaves
334′-Hydroxy-5,6,7,3′,5′-pentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O8388.444258535EthanolLeaves, twigs
344′-Hydroxy-5,7,3′-trimethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC18H16O6328.313964546EthanolLeaves
355,7,3′,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavone; luteolinM. paniculataC15H10O6286.25280445HydroalcoholicLeaves
365,3′-Dihydroxy-6,7,4′-trimethoxyflavone-8-O-β-glucopyranosideM. paniculataC24H26O13522.5EthanolLeaves, shoots
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
375,3′-Dihydroxy-6,4′-dimethoxyflavone-7-O-β-glucopyranosideM. exoticaC23H24O12492.4MethanolLeaves
385-Hydroxy-6,3′,4′-trimethoxyflavone-7-O-β-glucopyranosideM. paniculataC24H26O12506.5EthanolLeaves
395,4′-Dihydroxy-3′-methoxyflavone-7-O-β-glucopyranosideM. paniculataC22H22O11462.4EthanolLeaves
405,4′-Dihydroxy-6,3′-dimethoxyflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranosideM. paniculataC23H24O12492.4MethanolLeaves
415-Hydroxy-6,7,3′,4′,-tetramethoxyflavone-8-O-β-D-glucopyranosideM. paniculataC25H28O13536.4MethanolLeaves
Flavonols
423,5,6,7,8,3′,4′,5′-Octamethoxyflavone; exoticinM. paniculataC23H26O10462.4389000Ethyl acetateLeaves and twigs
433,5,6,7,3′,4′,5′-HeptamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC22H24O9432.4389001MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePulp of fresh ripe fruits
M. exoticaMethanolStems, branches, twigs, leaves
443,5,7,8,3′,4′,5′-HeptamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC22H24O9432.45318050MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataMethanolPeel and pulp of ripe fruits
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
453,5,6,8,3′,4′,5′-HeptamethoxyflavoneM. exoticaC22H24O9432.4PetrolLeavesBraik et al. (1983b)
463,5,6,7,8,3′,4′-HeptamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC22H24O9432.4150893MethanolLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves, twigs
473,5,7,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O8402.4634113MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataChloroformFlowers
483,5,7,8,3′,4′-HexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O8402.4146093DichloromethanePeel and pulp of ripe fruits
495-Hydroxy-3,7,8,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O9418.4Leaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePeel of fresh ripe fruits
505-Hydroxy-3,7,8,3′,4′-pentamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC20H20O8388.410200272DichloromethanePeel and pulp of ripe fruits
518-Hydroxy-3,5,7,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavoneM. paniculataC21H22O9418.4Leaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePeel of fresh ripe fruits
52QuercetinM. paniculataC15H10O7302.25280343HydroalcoholicLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
53KaempferolM. paniculataC15H10O6286.25280863HydroalcoholicLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
54KaempferideM. exoticaC16H12O6300.35281666__
55Quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside; quercitrinM. paniculataC21H20O11448.45280459HydroalcoholicLeaves
56Quercetin-3-O-rutinoside (rutin)M. paniculataC27H30O16610.55280805HydroalcoholicLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
Flavanones
575,6,7,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC21H24O8404.442608106EthanolLeaves, twigs
586,7,8,3′,4′,5′-HexamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC21H24O8404.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
595,6,7,3′,4′-PentamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC20H22O7374.4MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
605,7,3′,4′,5′-PentamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC20H22O7374.44692111ChloroformLeaves
M. paniculataDichloromethanePeel and pulp of ripe fruits
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
615,7,8,3′,4′-PentamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC20H22O7374.4EthanolLeaves
626,7,8,3′,4′-PentamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC20H22O7374.4EthanolLeaves
635,7,3′,4′-TetramethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC19H20O6344.491212489EthanolLeaves, twigs
643-Hydroxy-5,7,3′,4′,5′-pentamethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC20H22O8390.4ChloroformLeaves
653-Hydroxy-5,7,3′,4′-tetramethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC19H20O7360.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
664′-Hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanoneM. paniculataC17H16O5300.35271551EthanolLeaves, twigs
675,6,7,3′,4′,5′- Hexamethoxyflavanone-8-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4)-rhamnopyranosideM. paniculataC33H44O17712.7EthanolTwig
Flavan-3-ols
68(−)-Epicatechin; epicatechinM. paniculataC15H14O6290.372276HydroalcoholicLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
69CatechinM. paniculataC15H14O6290.39064HydroalcoholicLeaves
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
Chalcones
702′-Hydroxy-3,4,4′,6′-tetramethoxychalconeM. paniculataC19H20O6344.45373259EthanolLeaves, twigs
712′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,4′,6′-pentamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC20H22O7374.45374858ChloroformLeaves
722′-Hydroxy-3,4,3′,4′,6′-pentamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC20H22O7374.7EthanolLeaves, twigs
732′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,3′,4′,6′-hexamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC21H24O8404.4129823511EthanolLeaves
742′,4-Dihydroxy-3,5,4′,6′-tetramethoxychalconeM. paniculataC19H20O7360.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
756′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,2′,3′,4′-hexamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC21H24O8404.4MethanolLeaves
766′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,2′,4′,5′-hexamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC21H24O8404.4MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
776′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,2′,5′-pentamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC20H22O7374.4MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves
786′-Hydroxy-3,4,5,2′,4′-pentamethoxychalconeM. paniculataC20H22O7374.4MethanolLeaves
Isoflavones
79GenisteinM. paniculataC15H10O5270.25280961MethanolLeaves
80FormononetinM. paniculataC16H12O4268.35280378MethanolLeaves
81PrunetinM. paniculataC16H12O5284.35281804MethanolLeaves
82Biochanin AM. paniculataC16H12O5284.35280373MethanolLeaves
83DaidzeinM. paniculataC15H10O4254.25281708MethanolLeaves
84DaidzinM. paniculataC21H20O9416.4107971MethanolLeaves
85GlycitinM. paniculataC22H22O10446.4187808MethanolLeaves
86GenistinM. paniculataC21H20O10432.45281377MethanolLeaves
87Daidzin-6″-O-malonateM. paniculataC24H22O12502.49913968MethanolLeaves
88Glycitin-6″-O-malonateM. paniculataC25H24O13532.423724657MethanolLeaves
89Daidzin-6″-O-acetateM. paniculataC23H22O10458.4156155MethanolLeaves
90Glycitin-6″-O-acetateM. paniculataC24H24O11488.410228095MethanolLeaves
91Genistin-6″-O-malonateM. paniculataC24H22O13518.415934091MethanolLeaves
92Genistin-6″-O-acetateM. paniculataC23H22O11474.422288010MethanolLeaves
93SissotrinM. paniculataC22H22O10446.45280781MethanolLeaves

Flavonoids isolated from Murrayae Folium et Cacumen.

Note: —Refer to “Not mention”, the same below.

TABLE 3

No.NameSpeciesFormulaWeightPubChem CIDExtractParts of the plantReferences
Simple coumarins
94CoumarinM. exoticaC9H6O2146.1323__
95UmbelliferoneM. paniculataC9H6O3162.15281426Ethyl acetateAerial parts
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
967-CoumarincarboxaldehydeM. exoticaC10H6O3174.2DichloromethaneRoots
977-MethoxycoumarinM. exoticaC10H8O3176.210748AcetoneLeaves
985,7-DihydroxycoumarinM. exoticaC9H6O4178.15324654__
995,7-DimethoxycoumarinM. exoticaC11H10O4206.22775__
100ScopoletinM. paniculataC10H8O4192.25280460Ethyl acetateAerial part
M. paniculataChloroformRoot bark
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
101IsoscopoletinM. exoticaC10H8O4192.269894DichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
1027-Hydroxy-8-methoxycoumarinM. paniculataC10H8O4192.2Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
1037-Methoxy-8-formylcoumarinM. exoticaC11H8O4204.211275724AcetoneLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
104Trihydroxy coumarinM. exoticaC9H6O5194.2DichloromethaneLeaves
105HassanonM. paniculataC14H14O4246.3ChloroformRoots
1067-Methoxy-8-(2′-methyl-2′-formylpropyl)-coumarinM. exoticaC15H16O4260.35319433DichloromethaneLeaves
107SeselinalM. paniculataC16H18O5290.3ChloroformRoots
1087-Methoxy-8-(5-(prop-1-en-2-yloxy) enta-1,3-dien-1-yl)-coumarinM. exoticaC18H18O4298.3EthanolRoot
109cis-OsthenonM. paniculataC14H12O4244.3AcetoneLeaves
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
110ToddalenoneM. paniculataC15H14O5274.3101893838ChloroformLeaves
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
Prenylated coumarins
111MurraolM. exoticaC15H16O4260.315593213AcetoneLeaves
1123′-O-MethylmurraolM. exoticaC16H18O4274.3102337145Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
113CasegravolM. exoticaC15H16O5276.36440521AcetoneLeaves
114Murraexotin AM. exoticaC21H26O4342.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
115Casegravol isovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.414429495ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves, twigs
116cis-DehydroostholM. exoticaC15H14O3242.313917397AcetoneLeaves
117cis-DehydrocoumarrayinM. paniculataC16H16O4272.3ChloroformLeaves
118trans-DehydroostholM. paniculataC15H14O3242.3ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
119trans-GleinadieneM. paniculataC16H16O4272.3ChloroformLeaves
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
120(1′S, 3′S)-Murratin AM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
121(1′R, 3′R)-Murratin AM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
122(1′S, 3′R)-Murratin BM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
123(1′R, 3′S)-Murratin BM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
124OstholM. paniculataC15H16O3244.310228ChloroformRoots
M. paniculataEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
1257-Methoxy-8-(3′-formylbut-2′-enyl) coumarinM. paniculataC15H14O4258.3ChloroformRoots
126SibiricolM. paniculataC15H16O4260.313917413Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
127PanialM. paniculataC15H14O5274.3AcetoneLeaves
128CoumurrayinM. paniculataC16H18O4274.3176911ChloroformRoots
M. paniculataEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
129SibirinolM. exoticaC16H18O5290.3DichloromethaneRoots
1306-HydroxycoumurrayinM. paniculataC16H18O5290.3133561628EthanolTwigs, leaves
131Muralatin CM. exoticaC17H20O5304.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
132PhebalosinM. paniculataC15H14O4258.3188300MethanolLeaves
M. paniculataAcetoneRoots
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
133MurrayoneM. paniculataC15H14O4258.35319964ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaDichloromethaneLeaves
134MicropubescinM. paniculataC15H14O4258.314185882Ethyl acetateLeaves
135Murpanitin DM. paniculataC20H23O6359.4EthanolLeaves, stems
136MurralonginM. paniculataC15H14O4258.3179620ChloroformRoots
M. paniculataEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
137MurralonginalM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
138Murraexotin CM. exoticaC20H24O5344.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
139AuraptenolM. exoticaC15H16O4260.313343541Dichloromethane ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaLeaves
140(S)-AuraptenolM. exoticaC15H16O4260.313343540AcetoneLeaves
141MurralonginolM. paniculataC15H16O4260.3ChloroformRoots
142Murratin MM. exoticaC17H18O5302.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
143Murralonginol isovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
144IsomurralonginolM. paniculataC15H16O4260.3ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
145Isomurralonginoic acidM. exoticaC15H14O5274.3AcetoneBranches
146Isomurralonginol acetateM. paniculataC17H18O5302.313917402Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
147Isomurralonginol isovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.445359775ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
148MeranzinM. exoticaC15H16O4260.31803558EthanolLeaves
149SibiricinM. paniculataC16H18O5290.312315526ChloroformRoots
150Panitin EM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4ChloroformRoots
151Muralatin PM. exoticaC20H24O6360.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
152IsomeranzinM. paniculataC15H16O4260.3473252ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
153MurranganonM. paniculataC15H16O5276.35319956MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
154IsosibiricinM. paniculataC16H18O5290.35316871ChloroformLeaves
M. exoticaChloroformRoot barks
M. exotica
1557-Methoxy-8-(1′-acetoxy-2′-oxo-3′-methylbutyl)coumarinM. exoticaC17H20O5304.4AcetoneLeaves
156HainanmurpaninM. paniculataC17H18O6318.35317952Ethyl acetateAerial parts
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
157Murpanitin CM. paniculataC19H23O6347.3EthanolLeaves, stems
158Epimurpaniculol senecioateM. exoticaC20H22O6358.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
159MurranganonsenecioateM. paniculataC20H22O6358.4Ethyl acetateLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
160PaniculatinM. paniculataC20H24O6360.45320400EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
161Murratin FM. exoticaC21H26O10438.4EthanolLeaves, twigs
162MicrominutinM. paniculataC15H12O5272.35319827ChloroformLeaves, stems
163Muralatin IM. paniculataC15H14O5274.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
1648-(2′-Oxo-3′-methyl) butoxy-7-methoxycoumarinM. paniculataC15H16O5276.3MethanolAerial parts
165PeroxyauraptenolM. exoticaC15H16O5276.313917394AcetoneLeaves
166MurrangatinM. paniculataC15H16O5276.3EthanolLeaves, stems
M. paniculataChloroformRoot bark
M.exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M.exoticaAcetoneLeaves
167MinumicrolinM. paniculataC15H16O5276.3389002EthanolLeaves, stems
M.exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M.exoticaAcetoneLeaves
168MurpanidinM. exoticaC15H16O5276.36426907MethanolLeaves, twigs
1692′-O-EthylmurrangatinM. paniculataC17H20O5304.3EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
170Muralatin KM. paniculataC17H20O5304.3EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
171(+)-MurraxocinM. exoticaC17H20O5304.3188750DichloromethaneRoots
172(−)-MurraxocinM. paniculataC17H20O5304.3EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneLeaves
173Panitin FM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4ChloroformRoots
174FisovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4EthanolLeaves, stems Roots
M. exoticaDichloromethane
175Murrangatin 2′- isovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4EthanolLeaves, stems
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
176MurracarpinM. paniculataC16H18O5290.35319464MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves
177ChloculolM. paniculataC15H15ClO4294.7183084AcetoneRoots
1787 -Methoxy-8-(2′-isovaleryloxy-3-butenyl-3-methyl)coumarinM. paniculataC20H24O5344.4HexaneStem barks
179Murrangatin 1′-isovalerateM. exoticaC20H24O6360.4AcetoneBranches
180Murrangatin diacetateM. exoticaC19H20O7360.4389004AcetoneLeaves
181Murrangatin 2′-formateM. exoticaC16H16O6304.3AcetoneBranches
182Murrangatin 2′-acetateM. paniculataC17H18O6318.3Ethyl acetateLeaves
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
183Murrangatin 1′-acetateM. exoticaC17H18O6318.3AcetoneBranches
184PaniculacinM. paniculataC26H36O6444.6Ethyl acetateAerial part
185Murrangatin palmitateM. paniculataC31H46O6514.7ChloroformRoot barks
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
186Meranzin hydrateM. paniculataC15H18O5278.35070783MethanolLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
187Yuehgesin BM. exoticaC16H20O5292.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
188(2′S, 3′S) -Murratin GM. exoticaC15H18O6294.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
189Yuehgesin CM. exoticaC17H22O5306.45319451AcetoneLeaves
190Meranzin hydrate acetateM. exoticaC17H22O5306.4Petroleum etherLeaves
1912′-Acetoxy-3′-dihydroxyl-ostholM. exoticaC17H20O6320.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
192Murratin JM. exoticaC18H22O6334.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
1937-Methoxy-8-(2′-hydroxy-3′bromo)-coumarinM. exoticaC15H17BrO4341.2AcetoneLeaves
1947-Methoxy-8-(2′,3′-dibromo)-coumarinM. exoticaC15H16Br2O3404.4AcetoneLeaves
195Paniculonol isovalerateM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4MethanolLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
196Muralatin MM. paniculataC20H26O6362.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
197MurrayatinM. paniculataC20H26O6362.4621354MethanolAerial parts
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
198Exotimarin GM. exoticaC20H26O7378.2DichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
199Meranzin hydrate-2′-palmitateM. exoticaC32H50O7546.7101245396AcetoneBranches
200Panitin GM. paniculataC16H17O6289.3ChloroformRoots
201OmphamurinM. paniculataC16H18O5290.311778953ChloroformRoots
202Omphamurin isovalerateM. paniculataC21H26O6374.410643130MethanolLeaves, twigs
203Murratin HM. exoticaC15H18O6294.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
204Murratin IM. exoticaC15H18O6294.3EthanolLeaves, twigs
205Murratin KM. exoticaC20H26O7378.2EthanolLeaves, twigs
206Murratin LM. exoticaC20H26O7378.2EthanolLeaves, twigs
207ChloticolM. exoticaC15H17ClO4296.8AcetoneBranches
208AurapteneM. paniculataC19H22O3298.41550607Petroleum etherLeaves
2097-Geranyloxy-6-methoxycoumarinM. paniculataC20H24O4328.45319406ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves, twigs
210(11S, 12R)-Murpanitin AM. paniculataC16H14O6302.3EthanolLeaves, stems
211(11R, 12S)-Murpanitin AM. paniculataC16H14O6302.3EthanolLeaves, stems
212Murraexotin BM. exoticaC17H20O5304.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
213MexoticinM. paniculataC16H20O6308.3176970ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
214IsomexoticinM. paniculataC16H20O6308.34465807EthanolLeaves
M.exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
2155,7-Dimethoxy-8-(2-hydroxyl-3-ethoxy-3-methylbutyl)coumarinM. paniculataC18H24O6336.4ChloroformRoots
216Exotimarin IM. paniculataC18H24O6336.4ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
2175-MethoxymurrayatinM. paniculataC21H28O7392.410644213EthanolLeaves, stems
218Minumicrolin acetonideM. paniculataC18H20O5316.3ChloroformLeaves, stems
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
219PranferinM. exoticaC18H22O5318.3101967153Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
220OmphalocarpinM. paniculataC17H22O6322.4101988840MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
2216-(2′,3′-Dihydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-8-prenylumbelliferoneM. paniculataC19H24O5332.4ChloroformRoots
222Isomurralonginol senecioateM. paniculataC20H22O5342.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
2232-(7-Methoxy-2-oxochromen-8-yl)-3-methylbut-2-enyl] 3-methylbut-2-enoateM. exoticaC20H22O5342.445783081EthanolLeaves, twigs
224Murpanitin BM. paniculataC19H21O6345.3EthanolLeaves, stems
225KimcuonginM. paniculataC20H20O6356.4102141971MethanolLeaves
M. exoticaMethanolLeaves, twigs
226Exotimarin HM. paniculataC20H22O6358.4EthanolLeaves, stems;
M. exoticaEthanolRoots
227Panitin CM. paniculataC20H22O6358.4ChloroformRoots;
M. paniculataEthanolLeaves, stems;
M. exoticaEthanolLeaves, twigs
228Panitin DM. paniculataC21H24O7388.2ChloroformRoots
229Isomurranganon senecioateM. exoticaC20H22O6358.4AcetoneLeaves
230Muralatin OM. paniculataC20H24O6360.4ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
231Panitin BM. paniculataC21H26O7390.2ChloroformRoots
232Isomurralonginol nicotinateM. paniculataC21H19NO5375.4Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaEthyl acetateLeaves, twigs
2338-(Butenyl-3′-methyl)-7 –O-β-D-galactopyranosideM. paniculataC19H22O9378.2HexaneStem barks
234Marmesin-4′-O-α-L-arabinopyranosideM. paniculataC20H22O9406.4HexaneStem barks
235ToddacoumaquinoneM. paniculataC23H18O7406.410046907ChloroformRoots
236Exotines AM. exoticaC28H27NO3425.2EthanolRoots
237Exotines BM. exoticaC29H29NO4455.6EthanolRoots
Pyranocoumarins
238XanthyletinM. exoticaC14H12O3228.265188DichloromethaneRoots
239BraylinM. exoticaC15H14O4258.3618370Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
240NordentatinM. exoticaC19H20O4312.45320206DichloromethaneRoots
Furanocoumarins
241XanthotoxolM. exoticaC11H6O4202.265090
242BergaptolM. exoticaC11H6O4202.25280371
Coumarin dimers
243(10′R,11′R,12R)-Exotimarin FM. exoticaC31H36O11584.6DichloromethaneRoots
2445-Demethoxy-10′-ethoxyexotimarin FM. exoticaC32H38O10582.3Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
245(11R,12R) -Exotimarin AM. exoticaC24H20O7420.4DichloromethaneRoots
246Cladimarin AM. paniculataC26H22O8462.412108777Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
247Cladimarin BM. paniculataC26H22O9478.4101271041ChloroformRoots
M. exoticaDichloromethaneRoots
M. exoticaAcetoneBranches
248Exotimarin DM. exoticaC26H26O9482.4DichloromethaneRoots
249Exotimarin BM. exoticaC30H28O8516.6DichloromethaneRoots
250(+)-Exotimarin CM. exoticaC30H30O8518.6DichloromethaneRoots
251(−)-Exotimarin CM. exoticaC30H30O8518.6DichloromethaneRoots
252Murratin EM. exoticaC30H32O8520.6EthanolLeaves, twigs
253ToddasinM. paniculataC31H30O8530.6101999460ChloroformLeaves
254MexolideM. exoticaC32H32O8544.654598332BenzeneStem barks
255Murradimerin AM. exoticaC30H32O8520.612146410Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
256BismurrangatinM. exoticaC30H30O9534.6AcetoneBranches
257MurrmeranzinM. paniculataC30H32O9536.6Ethyl acetateAerial parts
258Exotimarin EM. exoticaC30H32O10552.6DichloromethaneRoots
259ToddalosinM. exoticaC32H34O9562.615071281DichloromethaneRoots
260Murramarin AM. exoticaC32H34O10578.6AcetoneBranches
261Panitin AM. paniculataC32H36O10580.6ChloroformRoots
Benzocoumarins
2628-Methylbenzo [h]coumarinM. exoticaC14H10O2210.2EthanolLeaves, twigs
2638-(3-Methylbutanoyloxy)methylbenzo [h] coumarinM. exoticaC19H18O4310.3EthanolLeaves, twigs

Coumarins isolated from Murrayae Folium et Cacumen.

TABLE 4

No.NameSpeciesFormulaWeightPubChem CIDExtractParts of the plantReferences
Quinoline alkaloids
264EdulitineM. paniculataC11H11NO3205.2826073ChloroformRoot bark
2652,4-QuinolinediolM. exoticaC9H7NO2162.25280371
2664-Hydroxy-1-methyl-2-quinoloneM. exoticaC10H9NO2175.254686436
Indazole alkaloids
267IndazoleM. paniculataC7H6N2118.19221Ethyl acetateLeaves, twigs
Indole alkaloids
268MurrayaculatineM. paniculataC10H9NO4207.2101416188ButanolFlowers
2691H-indoleM. exoticaC8H7N117.2798
270Indol-3-carbaldehydeM. paniculataC9H7NO145.210256ChloroformRoots
271TanakineM. paniculataC13H17NO2219.357357311ChloroformRoots
2723-PrenylindoleM. paniculataC13H15N185.310867041AcetoneRoots
273Paniculidine AM. paniculataC14H17NO2231.314166401ChloroformRoots
274Paniculidine BM. paniculataC14H19NO2233.314070748ChloroformRoots
275Paniculidine CM. paniculataC13H17NO203.311264158ChloroformRoots
276Paniculidine DM. paniculataC14H19NO2233.3ChloroformRoots
277PaniculolM. paniculataC13H17NO203.3AcetoneRoots
278Paniculidine EM. paniculataC26H30N2O2402.5ChloroformRoots
279Paniculidine FM. paniculataC29H33NO6491.3ChloroformRoots
280YuehchukeneM. paniculataC26H26N2366.5126009ChloroformRoots
Carbazole alkaloids
2813-Methyl-9H-carbazoleM. exoticaC13H11N181.220746
2823-Methyl-9H-carbazol-2-olM. exoticaC13H11NO197.23459141
2831-Methoxy-3-methyl-9H-carbazoleM. exoticaC14H13NO211.3375150
284MahanimbineM. exoticaC23H25NO331.4167963Petroleum etherStem barks
285GirinimbineM. exoticaC18H17NO263.396943Petroleum etherStem barks
286KoenimbineM. exoticaC19H19NO2293.497487Petroleum etherStem barks
287EuchrestifolineM. paniculataC18H17NO2279.325172103MethanolLeaves
288MurrayazolineM. exoticaC23H25NO331.421770913Petroleum etherStem barks
289MurrayazolinolM. exoticaC23H25NO2347.4180314Ahmad, (1994)
290ExozolineM. exoticaC23H27NO333.5101324894EthanolLeaves
Organic amine alkaloid
291Methyl N-methyl anthranylateM. paniculataC9H11NO2165.26826ChloroformRoot barks
Other alkaloid
292AcetazolamideM. paniculataC4H6N4O3S2222.31986MethanolLeaves

Alkaloids isolated from Murrayae Folium et Cacumen.

TABLE 5

No.NameSpeciesFormulaWeightPubChem CIDExtractParts of the plantReferences
Sterols
293β-SitosterolM. paniculataC29H50O414.7222284Ethyl acetateAerial parts
294(23S)-23-Ethyl-24-methyl-cycloart-24(241)-en-3β-olM. exoticaC33H56O468.8CyclohexaneLeaves
2953β-Methoxy-(23S)-23-ethyl-24-methyl-cycloart-24(241)-en-3β-olM. exoticaC34H58O482.8CyclohexaneLeaves
296(23S)-23-Ethyl-24-methyl-cycloart-24(241)-3β-yl acetateM. exoticaC35H60O496.8CyclohexaneLeaves
297(23ζ)-23-Isopropyl-24-methyl-cycloart-25-en-3β-olM. exoticaC34H58O482.8CyclohexaneLeaves
298(23ζ)-23-Isopropyl-24-methyl-cycloart-25-en-3β-yl acetateM. exoticaC36H62O510.9CyclohexaneLeaves
Phenylpropenols
2992-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)ethyl p-coumarateM. exoticaC17H16O4284.3DichloromethaneRoots
300Exotiacetal AM. exoticaC28H30O6462.5DichloromethaneRoots
301Exotiacetal BM. exoticaC28H30O6462.5DichloromethaneRoots
302Exotiacetal CM. exoticaC28H30O5446.5DichloromethaneRoots
Organic acids
3033-Hydroxybenzoic acidM. exoticaC7H6O3138.17420
3044-Hydroxybenzoic acidM. paniculataC7H6O3138.1135Ethyl acetate fractionAerial parts
305Gallic acidM. paniculataC7H6O5170.1370EthanolLeaves
M. exoticaHydroalcoholicLeaves
306Coumaric acidM. exoticaC9H8O3164.2637542EthanolLeaves
307trans-Cinnamic acidM. paniculataC9H8O2148.2444539EthylacetateAerial parts
308Caffeic acidM. paniculataC9H8O4180.2689043EthanolLeaves
M. exoticaHydroalcoholicLeaves
309tert-ButylhydroquinoneM. exoticaC10H14O2166.216043EthanolLeaves
310Methyl 2,5-dihydroxycinnamateM. paniculataC10H10O4194.25353609MethanolAerial parts
311Methyl 2-methoxy-5-hydroxycinnamateM. paniculataC11H12O4208.1MethanolAerial parts
312MurraxoninM. exoticaC13H13O5249.2ChloroformLeaves
313Ellagic acidM. paniculataC14H6O8302.25281855EthanolLeaves
M. exoticaHydroalcoholicLeaves
314Chlorogenic acidM. paniculataC16H18O9354.31794427EthanolLeavesBraik and Kundu (1987)
M. exoticaHydroalcoholicLeaves
Spirocyclopentenones
315(1S, 5S)-MurrayaspiroketoneM. paniculataC20H21O10421.1EthanolLeaves, stems
316(1R, 5R)-MurrayaspiroketoneM. paniculataC20H21O10421.1EthanolLeaves, stems

Sterols, phenylpropenols, organic acids and spirocyclopentenones isolated from Murrayae Folium et Cacumen.

4.1 Flavonoids

Ninety-three flavonoids (1–93, Table 2) have been identified in MFC. Of these, 72 compounds belong to the polymethoxylated flavonoid family, 90 were isolated from M. paniculata, and 24 were isolated from M. exotica, confirming that flavonoids were isolated mainly from M. paniculata (). Twenty-one compounds were isolated from M. paniculata and M. exotica (; ). Depending on their structure, flavonoids can be divided into six types: flavones, flavonols, flavanones, flavan-3-ols, chalcones, and isoflavones; of these, flavones are the primary structures of flavonoids in MFC (Figure 3).

4.2 Coumarins

One hundred and seventy coumarins (94–263, Table 3) have been identified in MFC. Of these, 89 compounds were isolated from M. paniculata, 130 compounds were isolated from M. exotica, and 49 were isolated from both M. paniculata and M. exotica (; ; ). Depending on their structure, coumarins can be classified into six types: simple coumarins, prenylated coumarins, pyranocomarins, furanocoumarins, dimeric coumarins, and benzocoumarins (Figure 4).

4.3 Alkaloids

Twenty-nine alkaloids (264292, Table 4) have been identified in MFC. Of these, 17 compounds were isolated from M. paniculata, and 12 compounds were isolated from M. exotica. No alkaloids have been isolated in both M. paniculata and M. exotica. Depending on their structure, alkaloids can be divided into six types: quinoline, indazole, indole, carbazole, organic amine, and other alkaloids (Figure 5).

4.4 Sterols

Six sterols (293298, Table 5) have been isolated from MFC (; ) (Figure 5).

4.5 Phenylpropenols

Four phenylpropenols (299302, Table 5) have been isolated from the roots of M. exotica (), compounds 300 and 301 of which are isomers (Figure 5).

4.6 Organic acids

Twelve organic acids (303314, Table 5) have been isolated from MFC (; ; ; ) (Figure 5).

4.7 Spirocyclopentenones

Two spirocyclopentenones (315 and 316, Table 5) have been isolated from M. paniculata (), including (1S, 5S)-murrayaspiroketone (315) and (1R, 5R)-murrayaspiroketone (316). Compounds 315 and 316 are enantiomers (Figure 5).

4.8 Volatile oils

Four-hundred and four volatile oils (317711, Supplementary Table S) have been isolated from MFC (; ; ; ; ). The major volatile organic compounds dominated by benzenoids, sesquiterpenes, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, coumarins, and phenylethanoids in hydrodistillation and pentane, n-hexane, and dichloromethane extracts using GC-MS and gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Of these, 287 compounds were isolated from M. paniculata, 244 compounds from M. exotica, and 127 from both M. paniculata and M. exotica. Sesquiterpenes are the predominant constituents of the essential oils from MFC. The main compounds are β-caryophyllene, spathulenol, α-zingiberene, α-copaene, germacrene D, and methyl palmitate (; ; ).

5 Pharmacological activities

Modern pharmacological research has indicated that MFC has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, and anti-oxidant properties (). The mechanisms of the compounds, extracts, and fractions from MFC are summarized in Table 6 and discussed in subsequent sections. Figure 6 summarizes the pharmacological mechanisms of MFC.

TABLE 6

ActivitiesResourceCompounds/extractsIn vivo/in vitro and DosageExperimental Model (Animals/Cell lines)Mechanisms of actionReferences
Anti-inflammatoryM. exoticaIsosibiricin (154)In vitroBV-2 cell, Balb/c mice;Inhibiting TNF-α and IL-6 production, reducing COX-2 and iNOS expression
Dose range: 0–50 µmPositive control:
Sultopride
M. exoticaIsomeranzin (152)In vivo:Female C57BL/6 mice; murine Raw 264.7 cellsInhibiting the expression of IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA and NO release via the inhibition of NF-κB and ERK signals
10 and 30 mg/kg
In vitro:
3, 10, and 30 µm
M. paniculata5,7,3′,4′,5′-pentamethoxyflavone (8), 5,7,3′,4′-tetramethoxyflavone (9), 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,3′,4′-pentamethoxyflavone (25) (70% Ethanol extract of stems and leaves)In vitro:RAW 264.7, GES-1 cellsReducing NO production and IL-6 production
0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, and 100 µm
IC50: 53.40 µm (8)
120.98 µm (9)
10.73 µm (25)
M. paniculataTotal flavonoids (Ethanol extract of leaves)In vitro: 25, 50, 75, 100, and 200 μg/mL;H9c2 cells;Inhibiting HG-induced expression of TNF-α and IL-6
In vivo: 35 and 70 mg/kgMale Wistar rats
M. paniculata3′,4′,5′,7-tetramethoxyflavone (10), micropubescin (134), murranganonsenecionate (159), Murrangatin (166), murrangatin 2′-acetate (182) (Ethyl acetate extract of leaves)In vitro: 20 and 50 μg/mLHGFs and U937 cellsSuppressing the IL-1β production through LPS-stimulated macrophage
Positive controls:
0.5 μg/mL Dexamethasone and 0.5 μg/mL LPS
Negative control:
1% DMSO
M. exoticacis-osthenon (109), trans-dehydroosthol (118), sibirinol (129), Exotiacetal A (300) (95% Aqueous EtOH extract of roots)In vitroBV-2 microglial cellsInhibiting against LPS-induced NO production
IC50: 16.9 ± 1.0 µm (109)
11.8 ± 0.9 µm (118)
15.5 ± 0.9 µm (129)
8.6 ± 0.9 µm (300)
M. paniculatatrans-dehydroosthol (118), exotimarin I (216), Panitin D (228) (95% Aqueous EtOH extract of roots)In vitroBV-2 microglial cellsInhibiting against LPS-induced NO production
IC50: 12.4 ± 0.9 µm (118)
26.9 ± 0.8 µm (216)
19.6 ± 2.3 µm (228)
M. exotica70% Ethanol extract of leavesIn vivo:Male mice; rats Positive control:Inhibiting the production of iNOS, decreasing IL-1β and TNF-α and elevating the activity of SOD
50, 100, and 200 mg/kg0.5 mg/kg Hexadecadrol
M. exoticaCH2Cl2 fraction (95% Aqueous EtOH extract of leaves and twigs)In vitroRAW 264.7Inhibiting the release of NO by inhibiting iNOS protein
Positive control:Positive control:
 IC50 = 15.7 ± 1.1 µm Dexamethasone
M. paniculata/M. exoticaEthanol extract of twigs and leavesIn vivo:ICR mice, SD rats Positive controls:Decreasing the TNF-α and PGE2 in plasma
100, 300, and 600 mg/kg 5 mg/kg Dexamethasone
 5 mg/kg Domperidone
Antibacterial and antimicrobialM. paniculata3′,4′,5′,7-tetramethoxyflavone (10), micropubescin (134), murranganonsenecionate (159), Murrangatin (166), murrangatin 2′-acetate (182) (Ethyl acetate extract of leaves)In vitro: 100 μg/mLProphyromonasgingivalisExhibiting antibacterial activity against P. gingivalis
Positive control:
2% Chlorhexidine
Negative control:
DMSO
M. paniculataVolatile oils (Leaves by hydrodistillation)In vitro: 10 µLPseudomonas aeruginosaExhibiting against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacterium smegmatis
MIC = 4 μg/mLMycobacterium smegmatis
M. paniculataVolatile oils (Leaves by hydrodistillation)In vitroBacterial speciesInhibiting Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus subtilis
M. paniculataVolatile oils (Ripe and unripe fruits by hydrodistillation)In vitroBacterial strainsInhibiting Mycobacterium kansasii and M. tuberculosis
Dose range:Positive controls:
400–3.9 μg/mLChlorhexidine dihydrochloride;
Mycobacterium kansasii (MIC = 250 μg/mL)Isoniazid
M. tuberculosis (MIC = 500 μg/mL)
Antitumor activityM. paniculata5,6,7,3′,4′,5′-Hexamethoxyflavanone-8-O- [rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4)-rhamnopyranoside] (67) (75% Ethanol extract of twigs)In vitroA549, PC9 cellsInterrupting the STAT3/NF-κB/COV-2 and EGFR signaling pathways
 Dose range:
1–100 μg/mL
M. paniculataPhebalosin (132), murralongin (136) (Ethyl acetate extract of roots)In vitroHCT116 cellsDown-regulating EpCAM expression
Dose range:Positive control:
1–100 μg/mLWarfarin
M. paniculataVolatile oils (Leaves by hydrodistillation)In vitroL6, MIA-PaCa2, PA1 and Hela cellsInhibiting HeLa, L6, MIAPaCa2 and PA1 cell lines
HeLa cells:
IC50 = 6.28 ± 1.82 μg/mL
L6 cells:
IC50 = 13.62 ± 4.02 μg/mL
MIA-PaCa2 cells:
IC50 = 55.12 ± 0.77 μg/mL
PA1 cells:
IC50 = 13.14 ± 1.56 μg/mL
M. paniculataVolatile oils (Fresh leaves by hydrodistillation)In vitroHepa 1c1c7 cellsInhibiting Hepa 1c1c7 cells
Dose range:
7.8–500 μg/mL
IC50 = 63.7 μg/mL
M. exoticaChloroform and methylene chloride extracts of roots and leaf parts, respectivelyIn vitro:MDA-MB-231 cellsInhibiting IL-1β, inducing VCAM-1 expression
1, 10, 50, and 100 μg/mL
M. exoticaEthyl acetate extract of roots and leavesIn vitro:HT-29 cellsInhibiting HT-29 tumor cells
1, 10, 50, and 100 μg/mL
M. paniculataDichloromethane fractions (75% Refluxing ethanol extract of twigs)In vitroHT29 cell linesDown-regulating the expression of integrin β1, α6, CD44 in HT-29 cells and E-selectin in endothelial cells
Dose range:
1–200 μg/mL
IC50 = 145.8 μg/mL
EC50 = 18.43 μg/mL
Antidiabetic activityM. paniculata5,6,7,3′,4′,5′-Hexamethyl flavone (3), 5,6,7,3′, 4′-pentamethoxyl flavone (6), 5,7,3′,4′, 5′-pentamethoxyl flavone (8), 5,7,3′, 4′-tetramethoxy flavone (9), 7-hydroxyl-5,3′, 4′-trimethyl flavone (32)RatsReducing the blood glucose level
M. paniculataTotal flavonoids (95% Ethanol extract of air-dried leaves)In vivo:Male Wistar ratsDecreasing the expression of TGF-β1 and CTGF protein
35 and 70 mg/kgPositive control:
10 mg/kg Captopril
M. paniculataTotal flavonoids (95% Ethanol extract of dried leaves)In vivo:H9c2 cells;Increasing Nrf2 and HO-1 gene expression
35 and 70 mg/kgMale Wistar rats
In vitro:Negative control:
25, 50, 75, 100, and 200 μg/mL 0.5%CMC-Na
M. paniculata50% Ethanol extract of leavesIn vivo:Male Wistar ratsReducing the blood glucose, TGs, and cholesterol levels
100, 200, and 400 mg/kgPositive controls:
5 mg/kg Glibenclamide
50 mg/kg Metformin
Antioxidant activityM. paniculataVolatile oils of leavesIn vitroPositive controls:Showing strong antioxidant activity
Thymol;
Butylated hydroxyanisole;
Butylated hydroxytoluene;
Propyl gallate
M. exoticaEthanol extract of fresh leaves (Polyphenols and flavonoids)In vitroExhibiting the antioxidant activity
10–1,000 μg/mL
M. exoticaMethanol extract of leavesIn vitro:Positive control:Indicating the marked antioxidant activity
1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 μg/mL IC50 = 1.25 μg/mL; IC90 = 4.4 μg/mLAscorbic acid
Positive control:
IC50 = 0.01 μg/mL; IC90 = 3.58 μg/mL
Chondroprotective activityM. exotica5,7,3ʹ,4ʹ-Tetramethoxyflavone (9)In vivo:Rats;Inhibiting EP/cAMP/PKA signaling pathway and β-catenin signaling pathway
25, 50 and 100 mg/kgJoint cartilage cells
In vitro:
5, 10, and 20 μg/mL
M. exotica5,7,3ʹ,4ʹ-Tetramethoxyflavone (9)In vivo:Rats;Up-regulating Foxo3a expression and inhibiting miR-29a/Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity
25 and 100 mg/kgJoint cartilage cells
In vitro:
5 and 20 μg/mL
M. exotica70% Ethanol extracts of leavesIn vivo:RatsDecreasing the IL-1β and TNF-α contents through inhibiting β-catenin signaling pathway
50, 100, and 200 mg/kg
M. exotica70% Ethanol extracts of leavesIn vivo:RatsIncreasing the SOD activity, inhibiting the NO activity, and decreasing the IL-1β and TNF-α contents
50, 100, and 200 mg/kg
Potential anti-Alzheimer activityM. paniculatamurranganone (153), (160), 2′-O-ethylmurrangatin (169) (Methanolic extract of air-dried leaves)In vitro-Inhibiting AChE and BChE activities
Positive control (IC50):
Tacrine 0.021 µm (AChE)
0.025 µm (BChE)
Galanthamine 0.45 µm (AChE)
32.5 µm (BChE)
Murranganone 79.1 µm (AChE)
74.3 µm (BChE)
Paniculatin 31.6 µm (AChE)
>100 µm (BChE)
M. paniculataGermacrene D, α-zingiberene, δ-elemene (Leaves by hydrodistilation)In vitro-Inhibiting AChE and BChE activities
IC50:
5.1 ± 0.3 μg/mL (BChE)
13.2 ± 0.9 μg/mL (AChE)
Analgesic activityM. paniculataBarks extracts of petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol in equal proportionsIn vivo:MiceInhibiting the writhing and extending the tail flicking time
200 and 400 mg/kgPositive control:
2 mg/kg Morphine
50 mg/kg Aminopyrine
Other activitiesM. paniculataYuehchukene (280) (Chloroform extract of roots)In vivo:SD ratshaving the anti-implantation and estrogenic activities
2.5 and 3 mg/kg
M. paniculataChloroform fraction and ethanol extracts of leavesIn vivo:Laca miceShowing significant anxiolytic and antidepressant activities
100, 200, and 400 mg/kgPositive control:
2 mg/kg Diazepam
10 mg/kg Imipramine
M. paniculataChloroform extract of leavesIn vitro-Exhibiting moderate anti-giardial activity in vitro
MIC = 250 μg/mL
IC50 = 144.87 ± 19.45 μg/mL
M. paniculataChloroform extract of leavesIn vitroPositive control:Showing moderate anti-amoebic activity
Dose range:Metronidazole
31.25–1,000 μg/mL
IC50 = 116.5 ± 3.5 μg/mL
Positive control:
IC50 = 1.1 ± 0.1 μg/mL

Pharmacological Mechanism, models of compounds and various extracts in Murrayae Folium et Cacumen.

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5.1 Anti-inflammatory activity

Gastric ulcers promote the release of inflammatory factors leading to acute and chronic gastric mucosal lesions (). MFC is the main crude material of a patented Chinese drug compound “Sanjiu Weitai,” indicated for gastritis therapy (), indicating that MFC could exert anti-inflammatory effects.

A pharmacodynamical study demonstrated that the levels of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the plasma of rats were significantly decreased at 300 and 600 mg/kg of M. paniculata and M. exotica, respectively, and there was no statistical difference in the inhibition of inflammatory cytokines between M. paniculata and M. exotica at the same dose, indicating a good anti-inflammatory effect (). Prenylated phenylpropenols and coumarin derivatives from MFC exhibit anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in BV-2 microglial cells (; ). The total flavonoids of M. paniculata leaves efficiently exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting high glucose-induced expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in H9c2 cells (). Coumarin derivatives isolated from the extracts of M. exotica leaves and twigs show anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the release of NO via the nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) protein (). evaluated the anti-inflammatory activity models of ethanol extracts and coumarin compounds of M. exotica and reported that the mechanism of action may involve proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and TNF-α. Murracarpin (176) shows the most potential for anti-inflammatory activity.

Isosibiricin (154), a natural bioactive coumarin compound isolated from MFC, markedly inhibits the release of NO and production of TNF-α and IL-6 and reduces the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible iNOS in a concentration-dependent manner to exert anti-inflammatory effects (; ). Isomeranzin (7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-oxobutyl) coumarin, 152) isolated from MFC produces the greatest inhibitory effect on proinflammatory factors, such as IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA expression and NO release. This suggests that compound 152 exerts anti-inflammatory effects primarily by selectively targeting macrophages via the inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase signals (). The 2′-O-Ehylmurrangatin (169) isolated from M. paniculata leaves promotes moderate respiratory burst inhibition, which could have potential anti-inflammatory effects ().

Murrangatin (166), murrangatin 2′-acetate (182), murranganonsenecionate (159), micropubescin (134), and 3′,4′,5′,7-tetramethoxyflavone (10) isolated from the leaves of the ethyl acetate extract of M. paniculata also show strong anti-inflammatory activity via LPS-stimulated macrophages to produce the inhibitory effect (). Three flavonoids (8, 9, 25) isolated from the dried stems and leaves of M. paniculata mainly suppress LPS-activated production of NO and IL-6 with little cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner. suggested that the C-2, 3 double bond might have an important inhibitory effect on the production of NO and IL-6 by LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells and mouse peritoneal macrophages.

5.2 Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial activities

To date, studies on anti-bacterial and anti-microbial activities have been focused on M. paniculata, not M. exotica.

Murrangatin (166), murrangatin 2′-acetate (182), murranganonsenecionate (159), micropubescin (134), and 3′,4′,5′,7-tetramethoxyflavone (10) isolated from the leaves of ethyl acetate extract of M. paniculata are active against Porphyromonas gingivalis. Compounds 166 and 182 show better anti-bacterial potency than the crude extract, indicating that coumarins are the main constituents responsible for the anti-bacterial effects (). Different extracts of M. paniculata used against different strains of human pathogenic bacteria have exhibited a broad spectrum of anti-bacterial activities. The ethanol and hydroalcoholic extracts show mild-to-moderate activity against human pathogenic bacteria. The methanol extract of M. paniculata leaves shows obvious antibacterial activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Anti-bacterial properties against human pathogens with high phenol and flavonoid content have been reported (). One study reported that the ethanol extract of M. paniculata leaf showed broad-spectrum activity in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus (half minimal inhibitory concentration [MIC50] = 406 μg/mL) ().

reported that volatile oils showed promising anti-bacterial activity against Mycobacterium smegmatis (MIC50 = 4 μg/mL) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC50 = 4 μg/mL). Twenty-nine compounds in the volatile oils of M. paniculata leaves were identified using GC-MS. Most of the volatile oils were sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (80%); the major compound was caryophyllene (20.93%). reported that volatile oils were also effective against Mycobacterium kansasii (MIC50 = 250 μg/mL) and moderately active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, demonstrating anti-streptococcal and anti-mycobacterial activities (MIC50 = 500 μg/mL). GC-FID and GC-MS were used to analyze the volatile oils of M. paniculata leaves using hydrodistillation. Anti-fungal tests in vitro showed that essential oils had a 91.2% inhibitory effect on the growth of mycelia in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Eighteen compounds were identified using GC-MS in the volatile oils of M. paniculata leaves obtained using hydrodistillation. reported that the volatile oils exerted moderate inhibitory effects against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus subtilis. GC-MS analysis of fresh leaf extract of M. paniculata by hydrodistillation identified 13 compounds using GC-MS analyses, including 99.3% sesquiterpenes and 0.3% monoterpenes. The major compounds were β-caryophyllene (320), α-zingiberene (325), and α-caryophyllene (336). Another study indicated that the volatile oils and β-caryophyllene (320) exhibited moderate anti-bacterial activity (MIC50 < 1.0 mg/mL) ().

5.3 Anti-tumor (cytotoxic) activity

Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-tumor activities. Owing to the hydrophobicity of the methoxyl groups relative to the hydroxyl groups, PMFs are more lipophilic and inhibit tumor cell growth compared with hydroxylated flavonoids (). The roots of M. paniculata and M. exotica are rich in coumarins, which exhibit cytotoxic activity in tumor cell lines (; ). The leaves of M. paniculata also exhibits cytotoxic activity (; ).

The 5, 6, 7, 3′, 4′, 5′-hexamethoxyflavanone-8-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4)-rhamnopyranoside] (67) isolated from 75% ethanol extract of twigs of M. paniculata inhibited the adhesion, migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells in vitro. Compound 67 blocked the adhesion of A549 cells to human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells by targeting COX-2, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, and MMP-9 and blocked the NF-κB/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 and epidermal growth factor receptor/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathways, thereby blocking the invasion and migration of targeted cancer cells and downregulating their epithelial–mesenchymal transition phenotype. Compound 67 inhibited the adhesion of cancer cells to abnormal endothelial cells by regulating the cellular microenvironment ().

The raw methanol/dichloromethane extracted fraction (containing flavonoids and coumarins) of M. paniculata had a high adhesion inhibition rate, and the inhibition effect on human endothelial cells HT29 was concentration-dependent (1–30 μg/mL). In addition, this fraction inhibited the invasion and migration of HT29 cells. Oral administration of the fraction substantially inhibited lung metastasis in immunized mice inoculated with murine melanoma cells, without obvious side effects ().

Phebalosin (132) and murralongin (136), isolated from 80% acidic ethanol extracts of M. paniculata roots, inhibited the adhesion of cancer cells to the vascular intima because they specifically targeted cell–cell adhesion at low concentrations (). Pharmacodynamic experiments showed that coumarin extracts from M. exotica roots had low cytotoxicity and high resistance to HT-29 tumor cells and could substantially inhibit the migration of tumor cells (). The root extracts of M. exotica were more efficient in restraining cell migration and had a slightly lower inhibition of cell adhesion in MDA-MB-231 cells than the leaf extracts in vitro. Compounds isolated from the roots of M. exotica show obvious inhibitory effects on the adhesion and migration of tumor cells ().​

The volatile oils from fresh leaves of M. paniculata exhibited a half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 63.73 μg/mL for tumorous cells of hepatocytes in a study by . Twenty-nine compounds in the essential oil of M. paniculata leaf were identified using GC-MS. The major compound was caryophyllene (20.93%), which had an obvious inhibitory effect on HeLa, MIAPaCa2, and PA1 cell lines ().

5.4 Anti-diabetic activity

The total flavonoids extracted from M. paniculata (TFMP) effectively alleviated kidney damage in diabetic rats. The effects of TFMP on diabetic nephropathy may involve the regulation of glucose, lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokines (). found that TFMP could decrease the occurrence of diabetic cardiomyopathy in type 2 diabetic rats, and the protective effect may upregulate the expression of the NF-E2-related factor 2 and heme oxygenase-1 genes, inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis (). The extract of M. paniculata leaves decreases glucose levels in alloxan-induced diabetic rats, effectively treating diabetes-related complications, such as hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, and reducing the damage associated with diabetic status. The hypoglycemic effect is similar to that of glibenclamide and metformin, which are related to the inhibition of ATP-sensitive potassium channels ().

The flavones extracted from M. paniculata leaf mainly include 5, 6, 7, 3′, 4′, 5′-hexamethyl flavone (3), 5, 6, 7, 3′, 4′-pentamethoxyl flavone (6), 5, 7, 3′, 4′, 5′-pentamethoxyl flavone (8), 5, 7, 3′, 4′-tetramethoxy flavone (9), and 7-hydroxyl-5, 3′, 4′-trimethyl flavone (32). A patent disclosed that the flavonoids could remarkably reduce blood glucose; improve the disturbance of lipid metabolism; increase the C-peptide level and the content of insulin in the serum; improve the excretion index of β cells of insulin and insulin resistance; reduce the insulin resistance index, malondialdehyde content in the blood serum, and contents of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α; and improve superoxidase dismutase (SOD) activity ().

5.5 Anti-oxidant activity

Various in vitro studies have shown that 50% ethanol extract of M. paniculata leaves possessed strong anti-oxidant activity (). GC-MS was used to identify 18 compounds in volatile oils of M. paniculata leaves obtained via hydrodistillation. These volatile oils showed strong anti-oxidant activity, and the main component is β-caryophyllene (320) ().

Research has shown that ethyl acetate fraction of M. exotica leaves, which is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, exhibits the highest anti-oxidant activity of the different parts obtained using the sequential extraction method (). The methanol extract of M. exotica leaves has been reported to contain numerous flavonoids and polyphenols, and these compounds show marked anti-oxidant activity ().

5.6 Chondroprotective activity

Wu and coworkers (2010) found the 70% ethanol extract of M. exotica leaves significantly reduced iNOS activity and IL-1β and TNF-α contents, increaseed SOD activity, decreaseed NO production, protected cartilage and chondrocytes from destruction, and maintained the normal function of femoral condyle cartilage and the arrangement of different layers of chondrocytes. Another study demonstrated that 70% ethanol extracts of M. exotica decreased the contents of TNF-α and IL-1β in rat osteoarthritis synovial fluid by inhibiting the β-catenin signaling pathway, and reduced chondrocyte apoptosis in vitro (). 5,7,3ʹ,4ʹ-Tetramethoxyflavone (9) has been demonstrated to improve chondrocyte apoptosis by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling in vivo and in vitro (). Further studies show that compound 9 from M. exotica exhibits chondroprotective activity by upregulating Foxo3a expression and inhibiting miR-29a/Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity ().

5.7 Potential anti-Alzheimer’s disease activity

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive loss of neuronal structure and function, leading to cognitive decline and dementia (). Some natural products have promising anti-AD properties. Acetylcholinesterase/butyrylcholinesterase (AChE/BChE) inhibitors are desirable because they improve cognition with minimal side effects (). In one study, the essential oil of M. paniculata leaves was the most potent selective BChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.1 ± 0.3 μg/mL and showed strong inhibitory activity against AChE (IC50 = 13.2 ± 0.9 μg/mL). Germacrene D (324), α-zingiberene (325), and δ-elemene (333) had a high affinity for BChE. These volatiles, with their in vitro cholinesterase inhibitory potential, have demonstrated a novel and safe treatment for AD (). Experimentally, paniculatin (160) is most potent against AChE (IC50 = 31.6 µM), whileas murranganone (153) is the most potent against BChE (IC50 = 74.3 µM); neither compound shows selectivity toward any of the two enzymes. Paniculatin (160) is a mixed-type inhibitor of both AChE and BChE, whereas murranganone (153) promotes pure noncompetitive inhibition of AChE and BChE. Compound 2′-O-ethylmurrangatin (169) has no inhibitory effect on AChE but has a very weak inhibitory effect on BChE. These three coumarins represent a new class of natural coumarins that are active against cholinesterases. Therefore, they can be considered potential candidates for AD treatment. These coumarins show non-selective, moderate-to-good in vitro activity against both AChE and BChE via a mixed-type inhibitory mechanism ().

5.8 Analgesic activity

The bark extract of M. paniculata (200 and 400 mg/kg) has an obvious inhibitory effect on the writhing bodies of mice, and the degree of the inhibitory effect increases with increasing dose. The results at both doses are comparable to those of the standard drug aminopyrine. A similar analgesic activity was observed using the radiant heat method ().

5.9 Other activities

Yuehchukene (280) from M. paniculata has been shown to exhibit long-standing anti-implantation and estrogenic activity ().

M. paniculata is widely used to treat mental health disorders. The chloroform (200 mg/kg) and ethanol (400 mg/kg) extracts of M. paniculata leaves demonstrate marked anxiolytic and anti-depressant activities, respectively (). The chloroform extract of M. paniculata leaves showed a moderate level of anti-giardial and anti-amoebic activity in vitro in patients with AIDS in southern Thailand (; ).

reported that the chloroform fraction of the methanol extract of M. paniculata leaves had the most potent vasorelaxing effect on rat aortic rings contracted using 60 mM K+. Kimcuongin (225) and murracarpin (176) isolated from the chloroform fraction showed vasorelaxant activity with IC50 values of 37.7 µM and 139.3 µM, respectively, suggesting that M. paniculata has an anti-hypertensive effect ().

6 Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

6.1 Pharmacodynamics

One pharmacodynamic study of MFC indicated that both M. exotica and M. paniculata markedly inhibited the writhing reaction induced by acetic acid in mice and the paw swelling induced by carrageenan in rats; decreased IL-6, TNF-α, and PGE2 levels in the plasma of rats with swollen paws; and increased the gastric emptying rate and intestinal propulsive rate in a dose-dependent manner. M. exotica and M. paniculata did not indicate marked differences at the same dose and are therefore considered to have similar anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and gastrointestinal motion-promoting effects (). The authors compared the preventive effects of M. exotica and M. paniculata against alcohol-induced gastric lesions. MFC effectively attenuated ethanol-HCl-induced gastric diseases by reversing inflammatory development and preventing ethanol-HCl-induced necrosis and apoptosis ().

6.2 Pharmacokinetics

A novel, fast, and sensitive UPLC–tandem mass spectrometry method with a sample preparation procedure, low limit of quantitation, short run time, and good accuracy was used to easily detect murrayone (133) extracted from M. paniculata in rat plasma. This method has been successfully applied in pharmacokinetic studies. studied Sprague-Dawley rats administered with 20, 50, or 125 mg/kg murrayone intra-gastrically or 20 mg/kg murrayone via intravenous bolus injection. The mean Tmax values of the relevant pharmacokinetic parameters ranged from 0.75 h to 1 h for all doses, indicating rapid murrayone absorption. The mean T1/2 was 3.52–5.97 h for all dose groups, indicating that the rate of murrayone elimination was also rapid. The relatively high Vd/F indicated that murrayone was widely distributed in the body and combined with tissues. The absorption rate of murrayone was high, and the absolute bioavailability of murrayone was 22.72%–37.81% in rats. The exposure level of murrayone was positively correlated with the dose administered, indicating that the in vivo pharmacokinetic behavior of murrayone is linear (). ​

7 Toxicology

The constituents and extracts of MFC have been studied for their pharmacological activity. However, studies on the potential toxicology of these compounds are limited.

In male and female Swiss mice, acute toxicity was assessed using a single oral dose of the hydroethanolic extract of M. paniculata leaves (2,000 and 5,000 mg/kg bw/day). No abnormal signs of toxicity (e.g., piloerection, diarrhea, or alteration in locomotor activity) or death were observed during the 14 days of observation (). The aqueous extracts of M. paniculata leaves against Artemia salina were presented as total phenolic compounds. The percentage mortality of brine shrimp increased with the concentration of the aqueous extract of M. paniculata, which has been shown to have a significant effect on brine shrimp (). studied Wistar rats with free access to food and water that were administered with 400 mg/kg volatile oils of M. paniculata. The MIC and MBC results showed that the oils of M. paniculata were active against Gram-positive strains. Moreover, elevation in packed cell volume and depletion in mean corpuscular volume were observed; therefore, the volatile oils of M. paniculata are considered safe for internal use (). The half lethal concentration (LC50) and 90% lethal concentration (LC90) values of petroleum ether extract and crude methanol extract from M. paniculata leaves were 0.471 ± 0.72 μg/mL and 0.773 ± 0.19 μg/mL, respectively, showing high cytotoxic activity in a brine shrimp lethal test (). Another study showed that the ethanol extract (250 and 500 mg/kg dosages) of M. paniculata leaves produced strong anti-nociceptive activity and was toxic to brine shrimp (half lethal dose [LD50] = 32 μg/mL) ().

identified the methanol extract from M. exotica leaves using a brine shrimp lethality assay. After 24 h, the LC50 and LC90 values of the extract were 1.27 μg/mLand 5.09 μg/mL, respectively, indicating cytotoxic effects (p < 0.01). The volatile oils of M. exotica possessed fumigant toxicity against Sitophilus zeamais and Tribolium castaneum adults, with LC50 values of 8.29 and 6.84 mg/L, respectively. The essential oils also showed contact toxicity against S. zeamais and T. castaneum adults with LD50 values of 11.41 and 20.94 μg/adult, respectively ().

8 Conclusion and future perspectives

MFC contains at least 720 components, 404 of which are volatile oils. Crude extracts and their chemical compounds have been shown to exert anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, antitumor, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-Alzheimer, and analgesic effects. Flavonoids, coumarins, and volatile oils are the most important bioactive compounds with pharmacological activity.

The compounds of M. paniculata and M. exotica differ in that flavonoids are the main compounds in M. paniculata, whereas coumarins are the main compounds in M. exotica. Flavonoid compounds, particularly polymethoxyflavones, exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antitumor, and chondroprotective effects. Coumarin compounds, especially prenylated coumarins, exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antitumor, potential anti-Alzheimer, chondroprotective, anti-implantation, estrogenic, and anti-hypertensive properties. Studies on volatile oil compounds have primarily focused on their anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and potential anti-Alzheimer effects.

Despite the remarkable outcomes of previous studies on MFC (M. paniculata and M. exotica), some questions remain, and further research is needed to bridge the current scientific gap. First, although MFC demonstrates considerable pharmacological activity, little is known about the active parts and components, and further research and exploration are warranted. Second, we focused more on the analysis of polymethoxyflavones and coumarins and less on the quality control of MFC. A quality control assessment of MFC is needed to ensure quality. Third, there are many studies on the pharmacological activities of M. paniculata and M. exotica; however, only two comparative studies on the pharmacodynamics have shown no statistical differences between M. paniculata and M. exotica.

Meanwhile, in pharmacological studies, most of the studies are limited to in vitro cell studies, while in vivo studies are rarely involved. So far, only two studies are related to clinical indications, which limits the further clinical use of MFC. In view of these gaps and challenges, we should focus on in vivo pharmacological research, the relationship between efficacy and mechanism of action, and activity research on the structure-activity relationship of compounds in the future. Fourth, the antitumor activity of MFC has been described as cytotoxic, but no in vivo model is currently available and further in vivo model and clinical tumor patient studies are needed. Fifth, there are no systematic reports on the mechanisms of MFC. MFC is mainly used in the treatment of stomach pain, rheumatism, arthralgia, toothache, and tumefaction; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, except for the protective effects on gastric lesions. Volatile oils are the most abundant and promote important insecticidal activity; however, their composition varies markedly depending on their origin. Therefore, there is an urgent need to establish quality standards for MFC.

At present, the phenomenon of “heterogeneous equivalence” is widespread in many multisource traditional Chinese medicines. Therefore, several problems are associated with its clinical application, such as efficacy equivalence and quality control (). To ensure its efficacy and safety, it is necessary to study the rationality of two source plants, M. paniculata and M. exotica, used as the same kind of MFC. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive review of the phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity of M. paniculata and M. exotica. This systematic review of MFC provides a material and theoretical basis for rational and effective utilization and also provides direction for in-depth research.

In conclusion, although there have been many studies on the phytochemical and pharmacological effects of MFC, there are still many aspects that require further research and control to lay a theoretical foundation for their heterogeneous use.

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Author contributions

YQ: Writing–review and editing. LW: Writing–review and editing. NW: Writing–review and editing. SW: Writing–review and editing. XZ: Writing–review and editing. TZ: Writing–review and editing. QJ: Funding acquisition, Writing–review and editing.

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The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This current work was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province (No. 2015020746) and 345 Talent Project of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University.

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Abbreviations

AChE, acetylcholinesterase; AD, Alzheimer’s disease; BChE, butyrylcholinesterase; COX-2, cyclooxygenase-2; GC-FID, gas chromatography-flameionization detection; Foxo3a, Forkhead box class O 3a; GC-MS, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration; IL, interleukin; iNOS, nitric oxide synthase; LC50, lethal concentration 50; LPS, lipopolysaccharide; MFC, Murrayae Folium et Cacumen; MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration; MIC50, half minimal inhibitory concentration; MMP, matrix metalloproteinase; NF-κB, nuclear factor-kappa B; NO, nitric oxide; PGE2, and prostaglandin E2; PMFs, polymethoxyflavones; TFMP, total flavonoids extracted from Murraya paniculata; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor alpha; SOD, superoxidase dismutase.

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Murrayae Folium et Cacumen, Murraya paniculata, Murraya exotica, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology

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Qi Y, Wang L, Wang N, Wang S, Zhu X, Zhao T and Jiang Q (2024) A comprehensive review of the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Murrayae Folium et Cacumen. Front. Pharmacol. 15:1337161. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1337161

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Sonia Piacente, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Italy

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Lixia Chen, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, China

Dagmara Wróbel-Biedrawa, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

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