Daphniphyllaceae

Daphniphyllaceae is the flowering plant family containing the sole genus Daphniphyllum. About ten species were found in China, some of which are traditionally used in the treatment of asthma, rheumatism, and snakebites. Daphniphyllum alkaloids are a group of complex triterpenoid alkaloids found in the genus Daphniphyllum (Daphniphyllaceae). Daphniphyllum alkaloids have been reported to show cytotoxic, antioxidant, vasorelaxant and antiplatelet activating factor (PAF) effects.