scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Description and Biological Activities of Senna alata

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwole Solomon Oladeji ◽  
Funmilayo Enitan Adelowo ◽  
Abimbola Peter Oluyori ◽  
Deborah Temitope Bankole
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Volatile Oils ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Germacrene D ◽  
Antiviral Activities ◽  
Senna Alata ◽  
Different Parts

Senna alata is a medicinal herb of Leguminosae family. It is distributed in the tropical and humid regions. The plant is traditionally used in the treatment of typhoid, diabetes, malaria, asthma, ringworms, tinea infections, scabies, blotch, herpes, and eczema. The review is aimed at unveiling the ethnobotanical description and pharmacological activities of S. alata. Different parts of the plant are reported in folk medicine as therapeutic substances for remediation of diverse diseases and infections. The extracts and isolated compounds displayed pronounced pharmacological activities. Display of antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, dermatophytic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antilipogenic, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antimalarial, anthelmintic, and antiviral activities could be due to the array of secondary metabolites such as tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, anthraquinone, saponins, phenolics, cannabinoid alkaloids, 1,8-cineole, caryophyllene, limonene, α-selinene, β-caryophyllene, germacrene D, cinnamic acid, pyrazol-5-ol, methaqualone, isoquinoline, quinones, reducing sugars, steroids, and volatile oils present in different parts of the plant. The review divulges the ethnobotanical and pharmacological activities of the plant and also justifies the ethnomedical claims. The significant medicinal value of this plant necessitates a scientific adventure into the bioactive metabolites which constitute various extracts.

scholarly journals Ethno-medicinal, phytochemistry, and pharmacological importance of Hunteria umbellate (K. Schum.) Hallier f. (Apocynaceae): a useful medicinal plant of sub-Saharan Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olumide Samuel Fadahunsi ◽  
Peter Ifeoluwa Adegbola ◽  
Olubukola Sinbad Olorunnisola ◽  
Temitayo Idris Subair ◽  
David Oluwasegun Adepoju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Rainforest ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Intestinal Worms ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Background Hunteria umbellate (K. Schum.) Hallier f. (Apocynaceae) is a tropical rainforest tree commonly found in sub-Saharan region of Africa. It is a useful and very popular plant among the locals due to the outstanding anti-diabetic activity of the seeds. Methods A comprehensive literature search on articles published on phytochemical analysis and various pharmacological activities of Hunteria umbellate was carried out using search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct. Results In this review, it was deduced that H. umbellate is employed in folk medicine as an elixir for obesity, fever, leprosy sores, menstrual pain, infertility, yaws, intestinal worms, abdominal discomfort and stomach ache. Due to their durability and immunity against termites, the stems are coveted and desired as timbers in the construction of houses, while the bark has been reportedly exported to Europe for medicinal uses. Pharmacological activities such as fertility enhancing, aphrodisiac, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, has been ascribed to the different morphological organs of H. umbellate. Moreover, compounds belonging to important classes of secondary metabolites with biological activities such as triterpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, quinic acids have been identified and characterized from the plant. Conclusion From this review, it can be inferred that, numerous and bioactive principles with known biological usefulness are present in the extracts of H. umbellate and might be responsible for the observed biological and pharmacological activities.

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 Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng (Gac fruit): An abundant source of nutrient, phytochemicals and its pharmacological activities

2020 ◽  
pp. 1844-1854
Author(s):  
Priscilla Jayanthi Thavamany ◽  
Hong Lim Chew ◽  
Sreeramanan S. ◽  
Bee Lynn Chew ◽  
Ming-Thong Ong
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Momordica Cochinchinensis ◽  
Β Carotene

Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) is an exploitable perennial dioecious fruit found commonly in Southeast Asian countries (SA). Gac fruit has been traditionally used in folk medicine due to its high medicinal and nutritive value. Generally, the aril of the fruit is used as a red colourant for cuisines and supplement for healthier vision. Gac fruit is highly rich in lycopene and β- carotene, fatty acids, vitamin E, polyphenols like phenolic acids, flavonoids and trypsin inhibitors. These compounds are linked with many important bioactivities such as provitamin A, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer and anticancer activities. This paper reviews the findings on nutritional properties, phytochemical composition and the biological activities of Gac fruit. The review has also briefly discussed the suitable conditions for the storage and utilisation of the fruit in food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries

scholarly journals Metabolomic Profiling, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Hypericum Species Growing in South Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1701200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heung Joo Yuk ◽  
Kyeong Yeol Oh ◽  
Doo-Young Kim ◽  
Hyuk-Hwan Song ◽  
Jun Young Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Hypericum Species

Although Hypericum species are best known as plants that produce hypericin and are used in folk medicine, their other chemical constituents are poorly understood. Polyphenolic secondary metabolites from whole plants of representative Korean Hypericum species ( H. laxum Koidz., H. erectum Thunb., and H. ascyron L.) were analyzed using a ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight/mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS)-based approach combined with unsupervised principal component analysis (PCA) multivariate analysis. On the loading scatter plot, significant changes in metabolites were found between species, and three flavonol glycosides (8: quercetin-3- O-galactoside, 12: kaempferol-3- O-glucoside, and 13: quercetin-3- O-rhamnoside) were evaluated as key markers among 17 isolated metabolites. The extracts of H. laxum Koidz. exhibited significant quenching effects on DPPH and ABTS radicals, with IC50 values of 10–20 μg/mL, and were slightly higher in total phenol (TP) and total flavonoid (TF) contents than other species. Additionally, anti-inflammatory activity was observed by reduced nitric oxide (NO) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) production from lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages (RAW 264.7 cells). This is the first study to report the presence of bioactive metabolites and their correlating biological activities in H. laxum Koidz.

scholarly journals Mushrooms: A Potential Natural Source of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds for Medical Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsayed A. Elsayed ◽  
Hesham El Enshasy ◽  
Mohammad A. M. Wadaan ◽  
Ramlan Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Different Parts

For centuries, macrofungi have been used as food and medicine in different parts of the world. This is mainly attributed to their nutritional value as a potential source of carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, and minerals. In addition, they also include many bioactive metabolites which make mushrooms and truffles common components in folk medicine, especially in Africa, the Middle East, China, and Japan. The reported medicinal effects of mushrooms include anti-inflammatory effects, with anti-inflammatory compounds of mushrooms comprising a highly diversified group in terms of their chemical structure. They include polysaccharides, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and many other low molecular weight molecules. The aims of this review are to report the different types of bioactive metabolites and their relevant producers, as well as the different mechanisms of action of mushroom compounds as potent anti-inflammatory agents.

scholarly journals A review on Lantana rhodesiensis Moldenke: traditional uses, phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
BANGOU Mindiédiba Jean ◽  
MEDA Roland Nâg-Tiero ◽  
KIENDREBEOGO Martin ◽  
NACOULMA Odile Germaine ◽  
ALMARAZ-ABARCA Norma
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

<em>Lantana rhodesiensis</em> Moldenke an herbaceous, belonging to the Verbenaceae family is widely used in Africa folk medicine for the treatment of cancer, measles, malaria, smallpox, strength, coughs, fever, rheumatism, body pains, diabetes mellitus arrhythmia, parasitic diseases, arterial hypertension, old diarrhoeas. Many studies have been conducted on the chemical composition of the whole plant of <em>L. rhodesiensis</em> as well as biological activities.  The aim of the present review was to give a detailed literature survey on its traditional uses, phytochemistry and therapeutical properties of <em>L. rhodesiensis</em>.

Vitex Diterpenoids: Structural Diversity and Pharmacological Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanfei Ban ◽  
Tianshuang Xia ◽  
Rui Jing ◽  
Yaoli Guo ◽  
Yiya Geng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Activity ◽  
Hormone Level ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Structural Diversity ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Structure Activity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Applications

Plants of the genus Vitex (Verbenaceae) are mainly distributed throughout tropical and temperate regions, and many Vitex plants have been traditionally used in folk medicine. Plants of this genus are a rich source of diterpenoids, which not only displayed versatile structural diversity with potential chemotaxonomical significance but also exhibited a wide range of biological activities, mainly including in vitro cytotoxic, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, hormone level-regulating and antiangiogenic activities. Recently, a series of bioactive diterpenoids, with interesting carbon skeletons, have been reported and gathered considerable interest. This article systematically reviewed diterpenoids isolated from the genus Vitex that appeared in the literature up to December 2018, critically highlighting their structural diversity and pharmacological activities. Up to now, a total of 154 diterpenoids with diverse structures have been isolated and identified from Vitex plants. The authors also summarized the reported structure-activity relationships of those well explored Vitex diterpenoids. Finally, the authors discussed the challenges and potential applications of these diterpenoids in the future.

scholarly journals Phytochemicals with Added Value from Morella and Myrica Species

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (24) ◽  
pp. 6052
Author(s):  
Gonçalo P. Rosa ◽  
Bruno J. C. Silva ◽  
Ana M. L. Seca ◽  
Laila M. Moujir ◽  
Maria Carmo Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Terrestrial Plants ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Different Parts

Terrestrial plants, due to their sessile nature, are highly exposed to environmental pressure and therefore need to produce very effective molecules that enable them to survive all the threats. Myrica and Morella (Myricaceae) are taxonomically close genera, which include species of trees or shrubs with edible fruits that exhibit relevant uses in traditional medicine. For instance, in Chinese or Japanese folk medicine, they are used to treat diarrhea, digestive problems, headache, burns, and skin diseases. A wide array of compounds isolated from different parts of Myrica and/or Morella species possess several biological activities, like anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, and cardio-/neuro-/hepatoprotective activities, both in vitro and in vivo, with myricanol, myricitrin, quercitrin, and betulin being the most promising. There are still many other compounds isolated from both genera whose biological activities have not been evaluated, which represents an excellent opportunity to discover new applications for those compounds and valorize Morella/Myrica species.

scholarly journals Lotus – A Source of Food and Medicine: Current Status and Future Perspectives in Context of the Seed Proteomics

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo F Moro ◽  
Masami Yonekura ◽  
Yoshiaki Kouzuma ◽  
Ganesh K Agrawal ◽  
Randeep Rakwal
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Plant ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Proteomics Approach ◽  
Different Parts

Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.), commonly known as the lotus, is an aquatic plant native to India and presently consumed as food, mainly in China and Japan. In addition to its use as food, the lotus plant is also widely used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine. Extracts from different parts of the lotus plant have been reported to show several biological activities, such as antioxidant, free radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory, and immuno-modulatory activities. Despite this, little work has been done in isolating and identifying the proteins responsible for these activities. To date, there is no report on systematic protein analysis of the lotus plant. In this review, we discuss the medicinal value of the lotus plant and reported works on its biological activities. We also present a proteomics approach for systematic investigation of the lotus seed proteome. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v7i1.6394 International Journal of Life Sciences 7(1): 2013; 1-5

scholarly journals A review of Solennostemma argel: Phytochemical, pharmacological activities and agricultural applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-101
Author(s):  
Farah Khameis Farag Teia ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Review Paper ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Advance Study ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Stomach Diseases ◽  
Agricultural Applications ◽  
Kidney Liver

The present review aims to outline the research on biological activities and phytochemical composition of Solennostemma argel Del. Hayenne reported in literature from 1980 to late 2017. The plant is indigenous to Africa, has a beneficial side in the folk medicine, and is used to treat many diseases including kidney, liver, stomach diseases, and some allergies in different places worldwide, particularly in African countries, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine. Substantial studies indicate that S. argel contains a variety of compounds and provides diverse bioactivities with no toxicity. This review paper focuses mainly on the herbal uses, phytochemicals, pharmacological activities, and agricultural applications, further study should be given to identify and evaluate the potential compounds of Argel plant that have biological activities in medicine and agriculture, which should be useful for further advance study and application.

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