scholarly journals Importance of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce as a Medicinal Plant: A Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 430-433
Author(s):  
Rancey Jain ◽  
Swati Jayswal ◽  
Bharat Maitreya
Keyword(s):  
Main Part ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Prosopis Cineraria ◽  
Pharmaceutical Applications ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Ancient Times

Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce (Family Leguminosae, Sub-family Mimosoideae) is known as “Khejri tree”. It is a deep rooted, nitrogen fixing, multipurpose endemic tree to the hot deserts of India. It has been used since ancient times, particularly for medicinal purposes, traditionally and socially. Traditionally paste, gum, smoke from leaves and pods are applied for antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial purposes. Phytochemical component of Prosopis such as flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, quinones or phenolic compounds demonstrate various biofunctions, such as analgestic, anthelmintic, antibiotic, antimetic, microbial antioxidant, antimalarial, anti-protozoal, antipustule and antiulcer activities. Dry pods of Prosopis cineraria are also known as sangria pods and it is the main part of Rajasthani dishes and also have a broader range of pharmaceutical applications like in pain, high cholesterol level, diabetes, an anemia, kidney and liver disorders. The Prosopis cineraria plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the farmers. The review explores the use of Prosopis cineraria across the all disciplines for its medicinal value and deals with cultivation, nutrition, commercial and prominent pharmacological properties of the “wonder tree”. KEYWORDS: - Prosopis cineraria, antimicrobial activity, phytochemicals, khejri tree, sangri pods, pharmacological properties.

EVALUATION OF RISK FACTOR CHRONIC OCCLUSIVE ARTERIAL DISEASE OF LOWER EXTREMITY

2012 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Quang Thuu Le
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Cardiovascular Surgery ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Severe Condition ◽  
Occlusive Arterial Disease ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
Centre Hospital

Objectives: We research risk factors of chronic occlusive arterial disease of lower extremity. Subjects and methods: From 05/2010 to 04/2012, prospective study at Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of Hue Centre hospital, we have performed 49 patients in 30 males and 19 females from 33 to 92 ages, who were treated chronic occlusive arterial disease of lower extremity. Results: Majority of patients came to hospital with severe condition in grade III and IV according to Leriche-Fontain standards (27.12% and 66.1%). All patients incomed, expect the unmodifiable risk factor (as age, sex), we found socialty risk factor remarable (as hypertension 51.1%, smoking 18.36%, diabetes 10.2%, high cholesterol level 4.08%. Conclusions: Expect the unmodifiable risk factor, we found a the most striking association with hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol level.

scholarly journals Is depression a cause of metabolic abnormality? A European Small State experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Cuschieri
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Small State ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background A relationship between depression and metabolic syndrome has been reported. Considering the diabesity rates effecting the small state of Malta it was considered appropriate to explore for links between these diseases, their metabolic determinants with depression. Methods A national health examination survey was conducted. A validated questionnaire note down (1) self-reported depression (2) anti-depressive medication (3) PHQ-9 depression symptoms score (>5 positive for depression). Participants with the presence of one or more of these variables were labelled as having depression. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP) were measured. Blood testing for fasting blood glucose (FBG) and lipid profile were performed. The biochemical (FBG, Lipid profiles) and anthropometric profiles (BMI, WC, BP) of the depression population were compared to those without this disease. Univariant and multivariant binary logistic regression models were performed. Results The depression population (17.2% of the total population) had significantly higher median LDL, triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) levels when compared to those without the disease (p = <0.01). On univariant modelling each variable (LDL OR:1.15 p = 0.01; TG OR:1.16 p = 0.01; TC OR:1.64 p = <0.01) showed a positive association with having depression even after adjusting for confounding factors (sex, age, education, smoking, alcohol habits). On multivariant modelling only an increase in TC was associated with increased risk of having depression (OR: 1.36 CI95%: 1.05-1.76 p = 0.02) after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions The various components of the metabolic syndrome appeared not to be associated with a diagnosis of depression. Only high cholesterol level exhibited a metabolic link with depression. Although further research is merited, it is suggested that physicians incorporate a depression screening tool as part of their consultation when examining high-risk patients. Key messages A metabolic syndrome profile is not linked with depression. A high cholesterol level is linked with depression, making these individuals susceptible to potential cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Spices-Reservoir of Health Benefits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Sachdeva ◽  
Naveen Kumar Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Disease Management ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Ancient Times

Spices contribute to the quality, nutritive value, and flavor of food. Since ancient times, they hold a great medicinal value. Their antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other numerous properties have made them a potent source of therapeutic agents. Phytochemical analysis revealed presence of active constituents such as eugenol, curcumin, carotenoids in clove, turmeric, saffron respectively that explains the efficacious nature of these spices. Owing to their easy availability and consumption, it is advised to make spices daily part of our diet though in balanced amount as sometimes excess usage bear few consequences. Evaluating multiple benefits offered by these as immunity boosters especially in times of pandemic and incorporating them in our routine diet would improve disease management strategies. This chapter discusses the reservoir of activities exhibited by few spices along with the components responsible for these activities. Here, we also discussed their negative effects if at all.

Television Viewing and Pediatric Hypercholesterolemia

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan D. Wong ◽  
Thomas K. Hei ◽  
Paul Y. Qaqundah ◽  
Dennis M. Davidson ◽  
Stanley L. Bassin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Cholesterol Screening ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
History Of

Cholesterol screening for children is recommended currently only for those with a family history of premature coronary heart disease or hyperlipidemia. The authors report on a pediatric-office-based cholesterol screening program where the predictive values of family history indicators were evaluated along with reported television viewing, physical activity, and dietary habits in 1081 children (aged 2 to 20 years, mean 7.4 ± 3.6 [SD] years). Eight percent of these children had a total cholesterol value of 200 mg/dL or higher; 53% of such children reported watching 2 or more hours of television daily compared with 34% of children with lower cholesterol levels. Multivariate analyses revealed that excessive television viewing was the strongest predictor for a child to have a cholesterol value of 200 mg/dL or higher, with relative risks of 2.2 for 2 to 4 hours of television viewing per day (P < .01) and 4.8 for children watching more than 4 hours/day, when compared to those watching less than 2 hours/day (P < .01). In contrast, a positive family history of a high cholesterol level was only modestly associated with an increased probability of having a high cholesterol level (relative risk 1.6, P < .05), and a history of premature myocardial infarction in a parent or grandparent was not associated with a child's cholesterol level. Excessive television viewing was found to be associated with certain dietary and physical activity habits and may prove to be a useful, global marker for several life-style factors predisposing children to hypercholesterolemia.

Indeginous Knowledge of Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Smith; An Important Medicinal Fern of Western Ghats

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Charana Kumar ◽  
◽  
Clara Manasa P.A. ◽  
M. Jadeyegowda ◽  
Shrikant Gunaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Host Trees ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Similar Location

Indigenous knowledge on the usage of medicinal plants all over the world precedes the origin of modern medicine in healthcare system. Plants have given many health benefits to humans since ancient times. Drynaria quercifolia commonly called Oak Leaf Fern, is used in traditional medicinal system by different groups of people to treat various kinds of health problems however, in Ayurvedic System of Medicine it is sold in the name of ‘Ashwakatri’. The present study aims to document the traditional medicinal knowledge on Drynaria quercifolia in the Kodagu district. The folk knowledge believes that the host specific Drynaria quercifolia has considered as strong and effective medicine. This ferns collected from only specific tree species can be extracted for its medicinal value. Paper also deals with the tradition information on the preparation and consumption of folk medicine. Though the medicinal uses of Drynaria quercifolia has been described by many workers, the practice of traditional medicines significantly varies from region to region and also in the similar location of the same region. The survey was conducted in the Kodagu district of Karnataka to document the traditional medicinal usage of fern Drynaria quercifolia. To generate the information on traditional knowledge, frequent discussions and semi-structured interviews with folk healers viz., natividyas, knowledgeable individuals and forest tribes. Based on the results of the study it is found that this species is used for curing jaundice as folk medicine and the medicinal value of the fern which is extracted only from those individuals growing on specific host trees viz., Artocarpus hirsutus, Ficus mysorensis, F. benghalensis and Mangifera indica have found the effective results than the species growing on other trees. Study concluded that the host specific trees of Drynaria quercifolia are more effective in treating ailments.

Antioxidative Agents From Medicinal Plants

2022 ◽  
pp. 179-194
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Ahmad Hussain ◽  
Manish Singh Sansi ◽  
Daraksha Iram ◽  
Priyanka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
The World ◽  
Antioxidative Agents ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

The medicinal plants have been used by humans since ancient times, and the great civilizations of the world in ancient times were well aware of the benefits brought by the use of medicinal plants. This chapter provides important information regarding medicinal plants that have a wide variety of antioxidative agents ranging from bitter compounds that stimulate digestion system, phenolic compounds for antioxidant and numerous other pharmacological properties, antibacterial, and antifungal to tannins that act as natural antibiotics, diuretic substances, alkaloids, and so forth.

scholarly journals Consumer Evaluation of the Role of Functional Food Products in Disease Prevention and the Characteristics of Target Groups

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitta Plasek ◽  
Zoltán Lakner ◽  
Gyula Kasza ◽  
Ágoston Temesi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Products ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
High Cholesterol Level

Our research explores the methods consumers would consider using in order to prevent non-communicable diseases, with consuming functional food products being one of these methods. Previous research has pointed out the importance of missing information such as which diseases worry consumers and what they would use to avoid them. We conducted a personal survey with 1027 people in Hungary about 13 diseases and four prevention methods. We analyzed the results with descriptive statistical methods, binary logistic regression, and random forest. According to our results, the highest proportion of worried respondents think it is justified to consume functional foods for the prevention of digestive problems, a weakened immune system, and high cholesterol level. Our results help to characterize the target group for these three diseases. Completed education plays a key role in choosing functional foods to prevent a weakened immune system. Those with tertiary education are the most likely to choose this prevention method. With the other two diseases, age played a crucial role. All age groups over 36 would be more likely to choose functional foods to prevent digestive problems, whereas in case of high cholesterol level, the 36–50 age group would be more likely to apply this method.

INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IN NEWBORNS

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
P. Szitanyi ◽  
M. Dokoupilova ◽  
I. Spalova ◽  
M. Cerny ◽  
J. Janda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Intrauterine Growth ◽  
High Cholesterol Level

scholarly journals A Review: Underutilized plant of Sabah and Its Potential Value

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Amirah Shamsudin ◽  
Lucky Poh Wah Goh ◽  
Mohd Khalizan Sabullah ◽  
Suraya Abdul Sani ◽  
Rahmath Abdulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additional Data ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Health Product ◽  
Sustainable Resources ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Pharmacological Studies

Abstract: Underutilized plants are referred to a plant species which their potential is not fully utilized yet and they are usually found abundantly in certain local area but globally rare. Sabah is known for a high biodiversity and contains many underutilized plants. To our knowledge, this is the first review is to provide an overview information of medicinal value and pharmacological properties of underutilized plant in Sabah. Extract and metabolites in different part of several underutilized plant contains multiple beneficial bioactive compounds and exploitation of these compounds was supported by additional data which plays various biological activities including anti-atherosclerotic, anti-cancer, antihypercholesterolemic and anti-ulcerogenic. A handful of pharmacological studies on the natural product these underutilized plants have conclusively outlined the mode of action in treatment of several diseases and in other health aspects. This paper limits its scope to reviewe and highlight the potential of using underutilized plants in Sabah only which could serve as reliable resource for health product development in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical through continuous discovering of more active and sustainable resources as well as ingredients for food and medicine.

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