Cytotoxic activity of the native Australian plant Acacia ligulata

Abstract

This study forms part of an ongoing investigation into the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of the native Australian plant Acacia ligulata. Leaves and bark of the plant has been used as a traditional medicine for cough, colds and general illness whereas the seeds have been eaten and described to “make your hair fall off”. Only a few bioactivity studies have included A. ligulata, however none have investigated the plant for its cytotoxic activities.