An overview of the chemical constituents from the genus Delphinium reported in the last four decades

Species of the genus Delphinium have been extensively used for different purposes by various civilizations worldwide since antiquity. Phytochemical investigations on Delphinium plants in the last four decades (1980-2019) have afforded a total of 453 new compounds, most of which are diterpenoid alkaloids. These constituents are of great research significance due to their novel structures and broad bioactivities. This review addresses, for the first time, the chemical constituents of Delphinium plants and the biological properties of these compounds to facilitate future research.