scholarly journals Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies ofCitrus macroptera: A Medicinal Plant Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koly Aktar ◽  
Tahira Foyzun
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Pharmacological Potential ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Citrus macroptera(family Rutaceae), commonly known as Sat Kara, is a pharmacologically diverse medicinal plant. Various parts of this plant, specifically fruit, have an immense range of medicinal uses in folk medicine directed for a number of ailments. A plethora of active phytochemical constituents of this plant have been revealed so far, namely, limonene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-pinene, geranial edulinine, ribalinine, isoplatydesmine, and so forth. Several studies demonstrated the exploration of pharmacological potential of various parts such as fruits, leaves, and stems ofC. macropteraas antioxidant, cytotoxic, antimicrobial, thrombolytic, hypoglycemic, anxiolytic, antidepressant, cardioprotective, and hepatoprotective. Furthermore, inhibition of in vitroα-amylase, inhibition of paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity, and potentiation of brain antioxidant enzyme are also ascertained. In present review, comprehensive study focused on knowledge regarding several phytopharmacological activities ofCitrus macropterahas been described.

scholarly journals Syzygium cumini (jamun) therapeutic potential: a comprehensive review on phytochemical constituents and emphasis on its pharmacological actions related to diabetic intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 363
Author(s):  
Meharban Asanaliyar ◽  
Pratibha Nadig
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Syzygium Cumini ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Toxicological Studies ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Diabetic Treatment ◽  
Pharmacologically Active

Syzygium cumini or Eugenia Jambolana Lam is a traditional medicinal plant very native to the Indian and Asian sub-continent. It is commonly known as black plum or jamun. Various plants parts of the tree are known for ethno-medicinal uses, and in particular, the fruits of Jamun tree are well known for medicinal uses and preparation of health drinks. Studies have shown that the berries contain carbohydrates, minerals and the pharmacologically active phytochemicals. The active phytochemical includes flavonoids, terpenes, and anthocyanins. Ayurvedic and Indian Folk Medicine have already mentioned the use of jamun for diabetic treatment even before the advent of insulin. The bark, fruit pulp, seeds and the leaves are evaluated in the crude form as well as extracts in various diabetic models. Further, bioactive phytochemicals are extracted using in vitro assays, some of them such as vitalboside-A, mycominose are also characterized with spectroscopic analysis. This review article is intended to compile Syzygium cumini’s therapeutic potential with special emphasis on the phytochemical constituents and its pharmacological activities related to diabetic intervention through recent studies conducted in last one decade. It also addresses the clinical and toxicological studies.

Review on pharmacological and phytochemical prospects of traditional medicinal plant: Persicaria hydropiper (Smartweed)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Nasir ◽  
Atif Ali Khan Khalil ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan Bhatti ◽  
Ashfaq Ur Rehman ◽  
Jiayi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Polygonum Hydropiper ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pharmacological Data ◽  
Different Parts

: Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre (family Polygonacea), commonly known as Polygonum hydropiper, is a popular medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. The plant is indigenous to the tropical northern hemisphere and temperate zone including China, Bangladesh, India, and Japan. The plant is used in folk medicine for numerous ailments such as hemorrhoids, antifertility, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. Its medicinal usage in Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and other traditional medicine is well-recognized. So far, a wide range of active phytochemicals of this plant has been identified, such as flavonoids, sulphated flavonoids, terpenoids, anthraquinones, steroids, coumarin, simple phenolics, and others. Pharmacological data reported in the literature suggest that various parts of P. hydropiper exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antidepressant, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anticancer, and antifertility effects. The present review aim is to compile the coherently document research on the phytochemical, pharmacological, and biological activities of P. hydropiper from different parts of the globe.

scholarly journals A Review on Ethnopharmacological Applications, Pharmacological Activities, and Bioactive Compounds ofMangifera indica(Mango)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meran Keshawa Ediriweera ◽  
Kamani Hemamala Tennekoon ◽  
Sameera Ranganath Samarakoon
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Pharmacological Potential ◽  
Diverse Plant ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Mangifera indica(family Anacardiaceae), commonly known as mango, is a pharmacologically, ethnomedically, and phytochemically diverse plant. Various parts ofM. indicatree have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of different ailments, and a number of bioactive phytochemical constituents ofM. indicahave been reported, namely, polyphenols, terpenes, sterols, carotenoids, vitamins, and amino acids, and so forth. Several studies have proven the pharmacological potential of different parts of mango trees such as leaves, bark, fruit peel and flesh, roots, and flowers as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antiplasmodial, and antihyperlipemic. In the present review, a comprehensive study on ethnopharmacological applications, pharmacological activities, and bioactive compounds ofM. indicahas been described.

scholarly journals Cucurbits Plants: A Key Emphasis to Its Pharmacological Potential

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahare Salehi ◽  
Esra Capanoglu ◽  
Nabil Adrar ◽  
Gizem Catalkaya ◽  
Shabnum Shaheen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Pharmacological Potential ◽  
Clinical Conditions

Cucurbita genus has received a renowned interest in the last years. This plant species, native to the Americas, has served worldwide folk medicine for treating gastrointestinal diseases and intestinal parasites, among other clinical conditions. These pharmacological effects have been increasingly correlated with their nutritional and phytochemical composition. Among those chemical constituents, carotenoids, tocopherols, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, sterols, fatty acids, and functional carbohydrates and polysaccharides are those occurring in higher abundance. However, more recently, a huge interest in a class of triterpenoids, cucurbitacins, has been stated, given its renowned biological attributes. In this sense, the present review aims to provide a detailed overview to the folk medicinal uses of Cucurbita plants, and even an in-depth insight on the latest advances with regards to its antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer effects. A special emphasis was also given to its clinical effectiveness in humans, specifically in blood glucose levels control in diabetic patients and pharmacotherapeutic effects in low urinary tract diseases.

scholarly journals Antileishmanial Effect of 5,3′-Hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavanone ofPicramnia gracilisTul. (Picramniaceae) Fruit:In VitroandIn VivoStudies

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara M. Robledo ◽  
Wilson Cardona ◽  
Karen Ligardo ◽  
Jéssica Henao ◽  
Natalia Arbeláez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Leishmanicidal Activity ◽  
Antileishmanial Drug ◽  
Low Toxicity

Species ofPicramniagenus are used in folk medicine to treat or prevent skin disorders, but only few species have been studied for biological activity and chemical composition.P. gracilisTul. is a native species from Central and South America and although its fruits are edible, phytochemical analysis or medicinal uses of this species are not known. In the search of candidates to antileishmanial drugs, this work aimed to evaluate the antileishmanial activity ofP. gracilisTul. inin vitroandin vivostudies. Only ethanolic extract of fruits showed leishmanicidal activity. The majoritarian metabolite was5,3′-hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavanoneether that exhibited high activity againstL. (V.) panamensis(EC5017.0 + 2.8 mg/mL, 53.7 μM) and low toxicity on mammalian U-937 cells, with an index of selectivity >11.8.In vivostudies showed that the flavanone administered in solution (2 mg/kg/day) or cream (2%) induces clinical improvement and no toxicity in hamsters with CL. In conclusion, this is the first report about isolation of5,3′-hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavanoneofP. gracilisTul. The leishmanicidal activity attributed to this flavanone is also reported for the first time. Finally, thein vitroandin vivoleishmanicidal activity reported here for5,3′-hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavanoneoffers a greater prospect towards antileishmanial drug discovery and development.

scholarly journals ECLIPTA ALBA (BHRINGRAJ): A PROMISING HEPATOPROTECTIVE AND HAIR GROWTH STIMULATING HERB.

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
ISHA KUMARI ◽  
HEMLATA KAURAV ◽  
GITIKA CHAUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Eclipta Alba ◽  
Cosmetic Industry ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

Plants are the primary source of food, shelter, and various remedial approaches. They are being in use for treating various kinds of human ailments across the world since the ancient times. One of such important plants is Eclipta alba hassk (Asteraceae) which is commonly known as Bhringraj and false daisy. This plant is known for its extra-ordinary therapeutic properties. It is one of most widely used plant in traditional systems of medicines such as Ayurvedic, Unani, Sidha, homeopathy, Chinese, and folk. Each part of this medicinal plant contains many important phytochemical constituents such as coumestans, triterpenes, flavonoids, steroids, polypeptides, and saponins. It is majorly used for enhancing the growth, strength, and blackening of hair. It is used as the main ingredient in many hair oils. It significantly treats problems related to hair such as hair fall, dandruff, premature greying, and baldness. E. alba exhibits many other important biological properties such as anticancer, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-stress, and immunomodulatory. Thus, this medicinal plant is playing a vital role in the medical field and cosmetic industry. The present review is a summary of phytomedicinal importance of E. alba in Ayurveda as well as folk medicine system.

Werbena lekarska (Verbena officinalis L.) – charakterystyka botaniczna, skład chemiczny, znaczenie lecznicze, badania aktywności biologicznej oraz badania biotechnologiczne

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Kubica ◽  
Agnieszka Szopa ◽  
Jakub Dominiak ◽  
Maria Łuczkiewicz ◽  
Halina Ekiert
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
European Pharmacopoeia ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
The Common ◽  
Botanical Characteristics ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Medical University

Common vervain (Verbena officinalis L.) is a relatively new pharmacopoeial species in official European and also in Polish therapy. “Verbena herb” monograph has been included in the European Pharmacopoeia from 2008 i.e. from Ph. Eur. 6th, and in national translations of this document in EU member countries, including Polish Pharmacopoeia VIII. The current paper presents botanical characteristics of this species. It reviews current knowledge on chemical composition of common verbena herb, which is a rich source mostly of iridoids, phenylpropanoids glucosides, flavonoids and terpenes. A large part of the article summarizes medicinal uses of the plant and professional pharmacological studies which showed antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer actions of verbena herb compounds. Those studies confirmed its medicinal uses long known in European folk medicine and in Chinese medicine. In addition, it was emphasized that the common vervain plays an important role in food and cosmetic industries, especially due to its antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and the presence of essential oil with an attractive fragrance composition. This paper presents also state of biotechnological studies of this species. The studies in this field are carried out by two cooperating research teams in Poland: Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University and Department of Pharmacognosy, Medical University of Gdańsk.

In vitro antioxidant potential of medicinal plant extracts and their activities against oral bacteria based on Brazilian folk medicine

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 545-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wagner S. Alviano ◽  
Daniela S. Alviano ◽  
Cláudio G. Diniz ◽  
Angelo R. Antoniolli ◽  
Celuta S. Alviano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Oral Bacteria ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
Medicinal Plant Extracts

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies of Plumbago zeylanica L.: a medicinal plant review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babita Shukla ◽  
Sumedha Saxena ◽  
Shazia Usmani ◽  
Poonam Kushwaha
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Plumbago Zeylanica ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

AbstractPlumbago zeylanica L. (Plumbaginaceae) commonly known, as chitrak is pharmacologically important plant. Various studies have been undertaken to assess the pharmacological potential of different parts of the plant namely like roots, stem, flower, and leaves as antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anticancer, antifertility, antiulcer, antifungal and wound healing. The intention of the present review is to deliver a concise account on its ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry with an in-depth study of its phytoconstituents, facts and prospects of its potential pharmacological activities of this golden plant. An extensive literature survey was undertaken through different online platforms viz. Google Scholar and online databases namely PubMed, Science Direct and Springer. All papers based on traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties were included. Sixty three research articles and review articles were found to be apt for inclusion into the review. About 150 articles were retrieved for the purpose. The elaborative results vindicated that Plumbago zeylanica L. holds significant prospects in major health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, ulcer, liver problems, obesity, wound healing, cancer etc.

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