Fraxinus ornus L.

The literature on the chemical constituents and the biological activity of Fraxinus ornus bark, leaves and flowers has been reviewed. Chemical studies show the presence of many compounds belonging mainly to the groups of hydroxycoumarins, secoiridoid glucosides, phenylethanoids and flavonoids. Biological studies reveal significant antimicrobial, antioxidative, photodynamic damage prevention, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiviral activities, and support the use of the bark in the folk medicine.