scholarly journals Review On: Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry And Pharmacological Action Of The Plant Bauhinia Racemosa (Lam.).

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 951-961
Author(s):  
K. A. Karande ◽  
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S. K. Attar ◽  
S. S. Jadhav ◽  
N. D. Gidde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Human History ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Blood Diseases ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Herbal medicines are now attracting attention as potential sources to treat so many diseases or disorders. Plants have been used for medical purposes since the beginning of human history and are the basis of modern medicine. Bauhinia racemosa (Lam.) belongs to family Caesalpiniaceae, is a small deciduous tree with drooping branches. This plant grows in poor and very harsh climatic conditions the leaves and stem bark of the plant Bauhinia racemosa (Lam.) are usefull in headache, dysentery, diarrhoea, skin disease, fever and blood diseases. The plant reported to have antiulcer, antidiabetic, anticoagulant, hyperlipidemia, antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antianxiety, anthelmintic, analgesic, antipyretic, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. The plant reported to have antiulcer, antidiabetic, anticoagulant, hyperlipidemia, antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antianxiety, anthelmintic, analgesic, antipyretic, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. This review provides detailed information on plant Bauhinia racemosa (Lam.).

scholarly journals A Pharmacological Potential of Adina cordifolia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2-S) ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Aishwarya P. Dalu ◽  
Vinayak S. Zagare ◽  
Priyamala E. Avchar ◽  
Megha P. Kadam ◽  
Ashwini S. Ingole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Cardiac Glycosides ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Human History ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Botanical Description ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Adina cordifolia belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Flavonoids, carbohydrate, alkaloid, saponin, phenol, tannins, terpenoids, and cardiac glycosides were found in Adina cordifolia plant extracts. Herbal medicines have been the highly esteemed source of medicine throughout human history. They are widely used today indicating that herbs are a growing part of modern, high-tech medicine. The medicinal plants, besides having natural therapeutic values against various diseases and considerable works have been done on these plants to treat chronic Cough, Jaundice, Stomachaches, Cancer, Diabetes, and a variety of other ailments. Present review deals with botanical description and various pharmacological action, and medicinal uses of Adina cordifolia. Keywords: Adina cordifolia, Pharmacological Potential, Extract, Taxonomy.

scholarly journals Harnessing the medicinal properties of Cussonia barteri Seem. (Araliaceae) in drug development. A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ighodaro Igbe ◽  
Osaze Edosuyi ◽  
Agbonlahor Okhuarobo
Keyword(s):  
Drug Development ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Drug Candidates ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Novel Drug

Summary Cussonia barteri Seem (Araliaceae) is a deciduous tree growing in savannah of Africa. Ethnomedicinally, it is used in Africa as an analgesic, anti-malarial, anti-inflammatory, anti-anaemic, anti-diarhoea, anti-poison, ani-pyschotic and anti-epileptic agent. This review provides a brief summary on the phytochemical screenings, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological applications of various parts of C. barteri. Leaves, stem bark and seed of C. barteri have been shown to be rich in saponins, flavonoids, phenols, sugars and alkaloids. Some of these constituents have been isolated and elucidated from C. barteri. Several compounds isolated from plant include triterpenes, saponins, polyenyne and quinic esters. Phytochemical constituents are also partly responsible for biological activities of C. barteri. Extracts and components isolated from the plant have demonstrated neuropharmacological, anti-larvicidal, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Overall, the insights provided by this review reinforce the potential of C. barteri for drug development and create the need for further scientific probe of constituents of the plant with the aim of developing novel drug candidates.

scholarly journals Ethno Botanical Studies of District Dera Ghazi Khan, Province Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Aziz Mughal ◽  
Hamna Yasin ◽  
Zubaida Yousaf ◽  
Ismat Naeem Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Floral Diversity ◽  
Natural Drugs

Abstract Background The chief aim of this study was to enlist the Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Due to unique geographical and climatic conditions, Pakistan has a great floral diversity. Plants have been used by the indigenous people for treatment of different ailments since long. They are still dependent on the plants for their domestic purposes. Moreover, plants are used as first aid to treat diverse ailments such as hepatic disorders, cardiac diseases, neurological diseases, anticancer, respiratory diseases, ENT problems, gynecological problems etc. The traditional uses of medicinal plants lead to the discovery of natural drugs. This is first quantitative ethno medicinal documentation of medicinal plants in Dera Ghazi Khan. Punjab, Pakistan. Methods This ethno botanical information was collected from about 200 informants including male and female. Sample size was determined by statistical formula. The informative data was based on semi-structured interviews, group discussions, Questionnaire and field visits. Then the data was analyzed by applying different quantitative indices such as Informant Consent Factor (ICF), Use value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and the Fidelity level (FL). Results Almost 185 plants belonging to 52 families were reported. Most-frequently cited families were Astreaceae (20 species) and Solanaceae (10 species). The most dominant life form was herbs (51%). The most-used plant parts were leaves (68%), followed by whole plant (65%), Most common mode of administration is extraction (50%). Generally herbal medicines were acquired from fresh plant material. Many species were reported with their different medicinal uses as has been reported in literature. Conclusions This ethno botanical documentation revealed that the plants are still used by natives of rural areas in their day-to-day lives. This study provides basis for the conservation of local flora. Plants with high ICF, UV and FL can be further used for phytochemical and pharmacological studies. This documentation could provide baseline information which can be used to develop new plant-based commercial drugs.

Health Benefits of Furanocoumarins ‘Psoralidin’ An Active Phytochemical of Psoralea corylifolia: The Present, Past and Future Scenario

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-376
Author(s):  
Kanika Patel ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Amita Verma ◽  
Mahfoozur Rahman ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Patel
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Psoralea Corylifolia ◽  
Antitumor Activities ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Discussion Section ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Analytical Tools

Background: Phytoconstituents of fruits, vegetables, spice and herbs are important for human health. Phytoconstituents play an important role in the growth, development, defensive mechanism, colors, odour and flavors of plants. Psoralea corylifolia Linn (P. corylifolia) commonly known as ‘Bakuchi’ belongs to Leguminosae family widely distributed in China and Southeastern Asian countries. Methods: Various electronic databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Google were searched to collect the data of the present review. Further, all the collected information was categorized into different section as per the aim of the paper. Moreover, analyzed data were also presented in the graphical abstract. Results: Seventy-two research and review papers have been collected and were included in the present review. Nineteen papers contained general information’s of P. corylifolia, Psoralens and psoralidin whereas thirty paper data were presented in the pharmacological activities sections and remaining in the Analytical tools and discussion section. From these databases, we can say that P. corylifolia possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant, antiflarial, estrogenic, antitumour, and immunomodulatory activities. Psoralens are mainly used in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo and dermatitis. Topical or oral psoralens followed by UVA radiation exposure are one of the best treatments of leucoderma. Psoralidin exhibits antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. Conclusion: This review summarizes an overview of P. corylifolia, psoralen and its derivative psoralidin with respects to their pharmacological activities, medicinal uses, biological activities and bioanalytical aspects. These data will be helpful in the translation of information from traditional to the modern medicine of psoralidin.

scholarly journals Isolation and Structure Elucidation of Isoquercitrin from the Whole Herb of Hygrophila salicifolia (Acanthaceae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehul K Bhatt ◽  
Nehal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Melting Point ◽  
Spectroscopic Data ◽  
Structure Elucidation ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
First Time

There are a large number of traditional plants, their extracts and phytoconstituents presently used in modern medicine. There is a worldwide majority of the population that still relies on plants as a source of medicine. One of the medicinally useful plant is Hygrophila salicifolia. Hygrophila salicifolia is an erect herb (family: Acanthaceae). It has many medicinal uses like diuretic and anti inflammatory in traditional systems of medicine. Till date no data available for its Phytoconstituents therefore isolation of phytoconstituent was done from methanolic extract of Hygrophila salicifolia. Flavonoid was isolated for the first time from a Hygrophila salicifolia (Acanthaceae). Its structure was established on the basis of its spectroscopic data such as UV, IR, Mass, NMR, Melting point, HPTLC and laterally confirmed as Isoquercitrin.

scholarly journals Lawsonia Inermis Linn: A Plant with Cosmetic and Medical Benefits

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritesh Kumar Sharma ◽  
Anjana Goel ◽  
A. K. Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Stem Bark ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
World Population ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Lawsonia Inermis ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
The World ◽  
Medical Benefits ◽  
Tropical Areas ◽  
Medicinal Drugs

Plants play a major role on the earth and human beings depend on plants because of their medicinal properties. About 80% of the world population using plants as a medicinal drugs because plants have no side effects and show synergistic effect unlike modern medicine. In the present study, review and authentication of the various aspects of the plant Lawsonia inermis was carried out. This plant is mainly present in subtropical and tropical areas and is used in all over the world. The common name of L. inermis is Henna and Mehndi. It has been used for over 9000 years for their cosmetic values as a dye. Traditionally, in Asian countries like India and Pakistan, plant leaves are applied to hands, hairs and feet. Morphologically the plant is a small tree or shrub. L. inermis is cultivated for roots, flowers, stem bark and seeds for their medicinal uses. Proteins, carbohydrates and fatty acid are primary metabolites along with secondary metabolite such as tannins, quinines, terpenoids, coumarins etc which are present in L. inermis plant. Phytochemical constituents of L. inermis are responsible for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and hypoglycaemic properties. The plant has also been reported for antibacterial, antifungal, immunostimulatory, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. Presence of these properties in L. inermis plant develops it as medicine against various pathogenic organism and diseases. This review gives a wide view on the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and traditional uses of the plant.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(1): 15-20

scholarly journals Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of Ehretia obtusifolia Hochst. ex DC. (Ehretiaceae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1345-1352
Author(s):  
Alfred Maroyi
Keyword(s):  
Sore Throat ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Small Tree ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Retained Placenta ◽  
Toxicological Studies ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Ehretia obtusifolia Hochst. ex DC. is a shrub or small tree which occurs naturally in tropical Africa and Asia. This study aims to provide some information about the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of E. obtusifolia. This review examines the existing literature on the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of E. obtusifolia. This study revealed that the bark, branch, fruit, leaf, root, stem, stem bark and twig decoction or infusion of E. obtusifolia are mainly used to treat and manage sore throat, retained placenta in both humans and animals, teething pain, toothache, abdominal pains, menstrual problems and pain. Phytochemical research revealed that the species is characterized by alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics, phlobatannin, saponin, steroids, tannins and terpenoids. Ethnopharmacological research revealed that the extracts and phytochemical compounds isolated from the species showed antibacterial, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity activities. Ehretia obtusifolia  should be subjected to detailed phytochemical, biological and toxicological studies.

Potential mechanisms of action of convalescent plasma in COVID-19

Diagnosis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Franchini ◽  
Claudia Glingani ◽  
Giancarlo Maria Liumbruno
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Hypercoagulable State ◽  
Human History ◽  
Catastrophic Events ◽  
Immune Mechanisms ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the worst catastrophic events in human history. Unfortunately, no universally recognized effective therapeutic agents are currently available for the treatment of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this context, the use of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients has gained increasing interest thanks to the initially positive clinical reports. A number of mechanisms of action have been proposed for convalescent plasma, including direct neutralization and suppression of viremia, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulation effects and mitigation of the COVID-19-associated hypercoagulable state. These immune and non-immune mechanisms will be critically discussed in this narrative review.

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