scholarly journals Tetracarpidium conophorum (African walnut) Hutch. & Dalziel: Ethnomedicinal uses and its therapeutic activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayeni E. Ayodeji ◽  
Nuhu Aliyu
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Edible Seed ◽  
Therapeutic Activities ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Different Parts

The use of medicinal plants to cure many ailments has been a tradition in different parts of the world. Tetracarpidium conophorum (African walnut) belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an edible seed that is widely cultivated for its delicacy. All parts of the plant have been used ethnomedically. This article reviewed the ethnomedicinal, nutritional, phytochemical and some pharmacological activities of T. conophorum, because medicinal plants are our hope in achieving sustainable global statutory of health for all and a last resort in healthcare management in African countries. This review reveals previous findings and other pharmacological benefits of the African walnut towards its potential as food and drug development.

scholarly journals Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich (Cochlospermaceae): a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubarak Hussaini Ahmad ◽  
Abubakar Ibrahim Jatau ◽  
Garba M. Khalid ◽  
Omar Yahya Alshargi
Keyword(s):  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Main Text ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
Arjunolic Acid ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Different Parts

Abstract Background The plant Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich is a sub-shrub that belongs to the family Cochlospermaceae. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria, rickets, stomachache, diarrhea, gastric ulcer, parasitic infestations, liver diseases, fever, pain, inflammation, infectious diseases, epilepsy, snake bite, burns, orchitis, labour, menstrual problems, and many other diseases. This review summarizes the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Cochlospermum tinctorium. Main text To date, few bioactive molecules have been identified and isolated from the plant such as 7,3-dimethyldihydroquercelin, 5,4-dimethylquercelin, cochloxanthine, dihydrocochloxanthine, arjunolic acid, 3-O-E-p-coumaroylalphitolic acid, alphitolic acid, 1-hydroxytetradecan-3-one, 3-bisabolen, 2-tridecanone, 3-hexadecanone, 1-dodecanol, l-tetradecanol, 2-pentdecanone, 3-octadecanone, 1-hydroxy-3-hexadecanone, 1-nonadecanol, l-O-acetyl-3-hexadecanone, and l-hydroxy-3-oetadecanone. The literature related some of the reported ethnomedicinal uses of the plant to these compounds found in the different parts of the plant. Conclusion The comprehensive information documented in this review about the importance of the C. tinctorium may provide an opportunity for research advancement in drug discovery and a better understanding of the medicinal benefits of the plant.

scholarly journals FivePistaciaspecies (P. vera,P. atlantica,P. terebinthus,P. khinjuk, andP. lentiscus): A Review of Their Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbubeh Bozorgi ◽  
Zahra Memariani ◽  
Masumeh Mobli ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Salehi Surmaghi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Shams-Ardekani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Flowering Plants ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Different Parts

Pistacia, a genus of flowering plants from the family Anacardiaceae, contains about twenty species, among them five are more popular includingP. vera, P. atlantica, P. terebinthus, P. khinjuk,andP. lentiscus. Different parts of these species have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes like tonic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antihypertensive and management of dental, gastrointestinal, liver, urinary tract, and respiratory tract disorders. Scientific findings also revealed the wide pharmacological activities from various parts of these species, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anticholinesterase, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antidiabetic, antitumor, antihyperlipidemic, antiatherosclerotic, and hepatoprotective activities and also their beneficial effects in gastrointestinal disorders. Various types of phytochemical constituents like terpenoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and sterols have also been isolated and identified from different parts ofPistaciaspecies. The present review summarizes comprehensive information concerning ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of the five mentionedPistaciaspecies.

Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Genus Bombax

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-196
Author(s):  
Deepshikha Rathore ◽  
Geetanjali ◽  
Ram Singh
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of

Background: The history of traditional systems of medicine goes parallel with the history of human beings. Even today people have faith in traditional systems of medicine based on medicinal plants to meet primary health care needs. Hence, the scientific evaluation and documentation of extracts and active ingredients of medicinal plants always play a supportive role in their medicinal applications. Objective: This review aims to present the phytochemicals isolated from the genus Bombax and their pharmacological applications. Methods: The literature from research and review papers was analyzed and the information was compiled to present the pharmacological applications of various secondary metabolites from genus Bombax. Results: The genus Bombax belongs to the family Malvaceae and known for its therapeutic applications. The crude, semi-purified and purified extracts of different parts of this plant have shown potential therapeutic applications. A total of 96 articles including research and review papers were referred for the compilation of isolated phytochemicals and their chemical structures. Conclusion: We systematically summarized 176 isolated compounds from the genus Bombax. The findings show that this plant shows potential towards pharmacological activities. The activities were found more from extracts than the single isolated compounds.

scholarly journals On Commandment as Refuge: Exploring the Politics of Health and Indigenous African Religion on Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepetla Molapo
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health It ◽  
African Countries ◽  
African Religion ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Pragmatic Turn ◽  
Inclusive Form

This paper explores the significance of the turn to the religion of the family and the clan (i.e., indigenous African religion) taking place under the contemporary conditions of Covid-19 in many African countries. It does this in order to exhibit the Africanity that is hidden by this otherwise pragmatic turn. The paper explores this Africanity by drawing from the classical African story of Seila-Tsatsi, which it argues has its roots in religious education. The key aim of its examination of this Africanity is interrogate a politics of health it claims the World Health Organisation advances. The paper does not explore this turn by accounting for the meanings individuals attribute to it but is rather abstract and conceptual in its approach. The argument it makes is that the contemporary turn to the religion of the family and the clan exhibits desire for an inclusive form of relationality that ought to inform fair, equitable and just health outcomes. It argues that the WHO’s politics of health is blind to this model because it stubbornly upholds binary thought.

Homo sapiens and Criminality

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230
Author(s):  
Shanta Balgobind Singh ◽  
Marion Pluskota
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Behavior Management ◽  
Homo Sapiens ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The People ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Parts

History has shown that primitive societies, with their well-developed value and norm systems, were self-governing. Needs of the people led to the development of mechanisms for survival. As primitive societies became more complex, a need arose for knowledge of the nature and structure of the communities in which they lived. Moral laws and rules, which governed primitive communities, were organized around the family and tribal environment. Even in the 21st century, forms of human behavior management center on tribal authority systems in different parts of the world. Crime is a social construction that has been widely theorized by historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and, of course, criminologists. Researchers have long tried to answer the questions as to why crime exists, how it is defined, how it can be controlled, and what makes it more prevalent in certain communities than in others. This special issue addresses many of these questions and reflects on contemporary research in the criminological field. The authors are at the forefront of the research on crime and shed new light on our societies’ ability to identify, reduce, or cope with criminality.

scholarly journals Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron (Crocus Sativus)

Cosmetics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mzabri ◽  
Addi ◽  
Berrichi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Aromatic And Medicinal Plants ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Components

The Aromatic and Medicinal Plants sector has undergone a remarkable evolution, especially during the last decade. The global market is moving more and more towards products of natural origin. Indeed, of the 4200-existing plant in Morocco, 800 are listed as aromatic and medicinal plants. Among these plants, saffron is a source of income for many areas of Morocco. Saffron, the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus flower, is considered among the main terroir products of Morocco. Saffron has accompanied all civilizations, whether for its culinary role, for its quality of dye or its ancestral virtues rooted in folk medicine. This review highlights the main components of saffron, and the pharmacological activities that result from it and make this product a serious therapeutic hope. Then, a classification of uses of saffron was carried out according to its uses, traditional, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfumery without forgetting its use a spice incorporated in many dishes around the world.

The Genus Glycosmis [Rutaceae]: A Comprehensive Review on its Phytochemical and Pharmacological Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yasir ◽  
Manish K. Tripathi ◽  
Pushpendra Singh ◽  
Rahul Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Complete Information ◽  
Convincing Evidence ◽  
Rich Source ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Lead Compounds ◽  
The Family ◽  
Different Parts

Background:Medicinal plants are rich source of large variety of lead compounds. The plants of genus Glycosmis or its different parts valued for its therapeutic and medicinal qualities. Glycosmis belongs to the family Rutaceae.Objective:The genus Glycosmis is a rich source of pharmacologically and biologically active secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic glycosides, quinones, terpenoids, glycerides isolated from different parts of Glycosmis plant. The objectives of this review is to provide updatedand complete information on the distribution, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicity research of Glycosmis species.Results:About 233 phytoconstituents are isolated from this genus. Recent interest in this genus has focused on isolating and identifying of different phytoconstituents that exhibit potent antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and anticancer activities. They show good cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines and also reported for good antiviral and immunomodulatory activity. In this support convincing evidence in experimental animal models are available.Conclusion:This review summarizes information about the isolated compounds their bioactivities related to same compounds present in other plants including pharmacological activities of plant extract of Glycosmis genus.

scholarly journals COCCINIA INDICA (KUNDRU): A MAGICAL HERB WITH ANTIDIABETIC POTENTIAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Thakur Shifali ◽  
Kaurav Hemlata ◽  
Chaudhary Gitika
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
The Family ◽  
Coccinia Indica ◽  
Therapeutic Activities

Many traditional medicines are obtained mainly from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter. During the past many years, there has been increasing interest among the uses of various medicinal plants from the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of different ailments. Coccinia indica is one such important medicinal plant which belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is extensively used as a vegetable and grown widely throughout the Indian Subcontinent. It is commonly called 'Kundra' in India. Traditionally different parts of this plant namely the roots, leaves and fruits are utilized in folklore medicine for several purposes, especially for hypoglycemia and skin diseases. There are many patented formulations derived from Coccinia indica plant. This plant is a primary source from where we get different phytochemicals which are utilized as the main constituent in numerous formulations endorsed for several ailments. Coccinia indica plant possesses many therapeutic activities like antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities. The present review provides adequate information, photochemistry and various medicinal uses of Coccinia indica plant.

scholarly journals Cytotoxicity Potentials of Eleven Bangladeshi Medicinal Plants

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Khatun ◽  
Mahmudur Rahman ◽  
Tania Haque ◽  
Md. Mahfizur Rahman ◽  
Mahfuja Akter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Vincristine Sulphate ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Litsea Glutinosa ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
First Time ◽  
Different Parts ◽  
Carcinoma Tumor

Various forms of cancer are rising all over the world, requiring newer therapy. The quest of anticancer drugs both from natural and synthetic sources is the demand of time. In this study, fourteen extracts of different parts of eleven Bangladeshi medicinal plants which have been traditionally used for the treatment of different types of carcinoma, tumor, leprosy, and diseases associated with cancer were evaluated for their cytotoxicity for the first time. Extraction was conceded using methanol. Phytochemical groups like reducing sugars, tannins, saponins, steroids, gums, flavonoids, and alkaloids were tested using standard chromogenic reagents. Plants were evaluated for cytotoxicity by brine shrimp lethality bioassay usingArtemia salinacomparing with standard anticancer drug vincristine sulphate. All the extracts showed potent to moderate cytotoxicity ranging from LC502 to 115 µg/mL. The highest toxicity was shown byHygrophila spinosaseeds (LC50=2.93 µg/mL) and the lowest byLitsea glutinosaleaves (LC50=114.71 µg/mL) in comparison with standard vincristine sulphate (LC50=2.04 µg/mL). Among the plants, the plants traditionally used in different cancer and microbial treatments showed highest cytotoxicity. The results support their ethnomedicinal uses and require advanced investigation to elucidate responsible compounds as well as their mode of action.

Current approaches for the authentication of medicinal Dendrobium species and its products

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Bo Zhang ◽  
Paul Pui-Hay But ◽  
Zheng-Tao Wang ◽  
Pang-Chui Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Dna Microarrays ◽  
Source Material ◽  
High Price ◽  
Wild Fauna ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Parts

Dendrobium Sw., a member of the family Orchidaceae, includes approximately 1100 species distributed in different parts of the world. In China, the genus is represented by 76 species and two varieties, of which D. loddigesii, D. fimbriatum, D. chrysanthum, D. officinale (=D. candidum) and D. nobile are listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the source material for Herba Dendrobii (Shihu). Because of increased demand and high price, Herba Dendrobii is often adulterated in the trade by other related species. Many Dendrobium species are over-collected from the wild and are listed under endangered taxa in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Therefore, a reliable authentication method is needed to regulate the trade and help conserve the species from unscrupulous collections. This review describes the present status of using medicinal Dendrobium in China, current approaches to authenticate medicinal Dendrobium plants and Herba Dendrobii, and the efforts under way towards the development of DNA microarrays to facilitate differentiation/identification of genuine material in complex Chinese medicinal formulations.

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