TLDR Delphinium plants have both medicinal benefits and toxic effects due to their alkaloids.
The review focused on the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, which was known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. The main constituents, diterpenoid alkaloids, were identified as responsible for both the medicinal and toxic properties of these plants. The paper aimed to provide an overview of the therapeutic benefits, chemical composition, and medicinal uses of Delphinium species, while also addressing the reported toxic effects on various animals and humans.
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