The genus Schefflera: A review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology

Schefflera is the largest genus in the family Araliaceae, which contains 602 known species indigenous to Asia, Africa, and the southwest Pacific region, several of which are used in traditional medicine.The review discusses current knowledge of the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of Schefflera species, to assess the medicinal potential of this genus.The literature were explored using the keyword "Schefflera" in...