The genus <i>Paris</i>: a fascinating resource for medicinal and botanical studies.

ABSTRACT: The genus Paris, comprising a series of distinctive medicinal plants, has been utilized globally for its therapeutic properties over centuries. Modern pharmacological studies have demonstrated that secondary metabolites from Paris species exhibit significant pharmacological activities, including anticancer, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and other effects. Additionally, the unique morphological traits and large genome size of Paris species have continuously captured the interest of botanists and horticulturalists. Nonetheless, the conservation of wild Paris populations is threatened due to the lengthy reproductive cycle and overexploitation, posing considerable challenges to their development and sustainable use. This review provides a comprehensi

SUBMITTER: Ye X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883231 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature