Phytochemical Insights and Biological Potential of the <i>Helianthus</i> Genus.

ABSTRACT: The Helianthus genus comprises more than 60 species distributed throughout North and Central America, with a few extending into South America. Among these, H. annuus and H. tuberosus represent the most widely utilized and extensively investigated species. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the current knowledge regarding the phytochemical composition and biological activities of Helianthus species. Phytochemical studies of Helianthus taxa have demonstrated that terpenoid constituents, including sesquiterpene lactones, diterpenes, and triterpenes, together with phenolic compounds, constitute the principal classes of secondary metabolites. Pharmacological investigations on Helianthus extracts have revealed a broad spectrum of biologic

SUBMITTER: Corlatti AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12899590 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature