Abstract

Objective: This review study examines Jatropha species' phytochemical and biological features, focusing on their secondary metabolites and biological activities. By integrating current information, the paper aims to support future research.

Methods: An extensive PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science search was conducted using "Jatropha," "phytochemicals," and "biological activity" phrases. Peer-reviewed and relevant papers were selected. Jatropha biological activity and phytochemical profiles were included, but irrelevant, non-English, and unaccessible full-text research was excluded.

Results: This review paper shows that a wide variety of secondary metabolites, including terpenes, lignans, flavonoids, coumarins, and alkaloids, have been identified in the Jatropha species. These metabolites have many biological properties, including cytotoxicity, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancerogenic, antiviral, and insecticidal effects.

Conclusion: This study covers Jatropha species' phytochemical and pharmacological properties, emphasizing their use as sources of secondary metabolites with high bioactivity. The summarized data effectively guides future investigations of medical applications of compounds obtained from Jatropha species.

Keywords: Jatropha, phytochemical, biological activities, secondary metabolites, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, anticancer.