Comprehensive Overview of Some Edible Medicinal Plants from Kashmir Valley: Cultural, Economic, and Pharmacological Importance

2022 ◽  
pp. 137-159
Author(s):  
Yasmeena Akther ◽  
Jahangir Nabi ◽  
Nahida Tabassum
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Cultural Economic

scholarly journals Bactericidal Potential of Local Medicinal Plants of Kashmir Valley in Fishes: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Inain Jaies ◽  
Feroz Ahmad Shah ◽  
Shabir Ahmad Dar ◽  
Syed Shariq Nazir Qadiri ◽  
Asifa Wali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Antibacterial Drugs ◽  
Bacterial Diseases ◽  
Natural Herb

Bacterial diseases in fishes create one of the alarming situations that render significant loss to the fishing industries and aquacultural farm units worldwide. Various drugs have been formulated, standardized, and used in the industry to combat bacterial infections. However, non-judicious drugs can lead to pharmacological problems and induction of toxicity in fishes, leaving them less suitable for human consumption. These drugs can be supplemented with the natural herb plants having antibacterial activities, although they cannot be used solely to curb the menace. Therefore, the review put forth an idea, which plant herbs can be used as antibacterial drugs in fishes.

scholarly journals Plant-Based Antioxidant Extracts and Compounds in the Management of Oral Cancer

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraj Prakash ◽  
Radha ◽  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
Neeraj Kumari ◽  
Mamta Thakur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cancer Therapeutics ◽  
Defence Mechanisms ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Cellular Defence

Oral cancer continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide, and its prevalence is particularly high in developing countries, where people chew tobacco and betel nut on a regular basis. Radiation-, chemo-, targeted-, immuno-, and hormone-based therapies along with surgery are commonly used as part of a treatment plan. However, these treatments frequently result in various unwanted short- to long-term side effects. As a result, there is an urgent need to develop treatment options for oral cancer that have little or no adverse effects. Numerous bioactive compounds derived from various plants have recently attracted attention as therapeutic options for cancer treatment. Antioxidants found in medicinal plants, such as vitamins E, C, and A, reduce damage to the mucosa by neutralizing free radicals found in various oral mucosal lesions. Phytochemicals found in medicinal plants have the potential to modulate cellular signalling pathways that alter the cellular defence mechanisms to protect normal cells from reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of various medicinal plants and phytoconstituents that have shown the potential to be used as oral cancer therapeutics.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial potential of fungal endophytes from selected high value medicinal plants of the Kashmir valley – India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-310
Author(s):  
Refaz Ahmad Dar ◽  
◽  
Iram Saba ◽  
Shahnawaz ◽  
Parvaiz Hassan Qazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Fungal Endophytes ◽  
Gene Sequencing ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Good Activity ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Potential ◽  
Different Parts

The purpose of this work was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of endophytic fungi isolated from different high value medicinal plants of Kashmir valley. Evaluation of some endophytes has been carried for their possible antimicrobial activity from various parts of medicinal plants belonging to Kashmir valley (India). A total of twenty-eight fungal endophytes were isolated from the different parts of selected medicinal plants. Dichloromethane (DCM) extracts of all the morphologically different endophytes were prepared and subsequently checked for antimicrobial activities. Eight isolates showed good activity against gram positive bacteria with two isolates showing promising activity with MIC in the range of 0.5 – 1µg/ml. All the isolated endophytic extracts were completely devoid of antifungal activity. The seven-active endophytic fungal cultures were identified by ITS4 and ITS5 gene sequencing.

scholarly journals Alkaloids of the Genus Datura: Review of a Rich Resource for Natural Product Discovery

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2629
Author(s):  
Maris A. Cinelli ◽  
A. Daniel Jones
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Genetic Basis ◽  
Tropane Alkaloids ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
The Past ◽  
Pyrrolidine Alkaloids ◽  
New Compounds ◽  
Near Future

The genus Datura (Solanaceae) contains nine species of medicinal plants that have held both curative utility and cultural significance throughout history. This genus’ particular bioactivity results from the enormous diversity of alkaloids it contains, making it a valuable study organism for many disciplines. Although Datura contains mostly tropane alkaloids (such as hyoscyamine and scopolamine), indole, beta-carboline, and pyrrolidine alkaloids have also been identified. The tools available to explore specialized metabolism in plants have undergone remarkable advances over the past couple of decades and provide renewed opportunities for discoveries of new compounds and the genetic basis for their biosynthesis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of studies on the alkaloids of Datura that focuses on three questions: How do we find and identify alkaloids? Where do alkaloids come from? What factors affect their presence and abundance? We also address pitfalls and relevant questions applicable to natural products and metabolomics researchers. With both careful perspectives and new advances in instrumentation, the pace of alkaloid discovery—from not just Datura—has the potential to accelerate dramatically in the near future.

scholarly journals Study on Medicinal Plants of Kashmir Valley for Anti-Proliferative, Anti-Invasive Activities against Prostate Cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (06) ◽  
pp. 207-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasia Showkat ◽  
F.A. Nehvi ◽  
Zahoor A. Dar ◽  
Javeed A. Mugloo ◽  
Niyaz A. Dar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Kashmir Valley

Sustainable Development: Asia-Pacific Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Stratospheric Ozone ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

The Asia-Pacific region has been experiencing rapid development in the past 30 years, and issues relating to sustainable development will become increasingly important in the coming decades. This comprehensive overview presents sustainable development from the perspectives of Asia and the Pacific, with contributions from more than 70 leading international experts. The first part focuses on the theories and practices of sustainable development, including national and regional perspectives, as well as international policies and law concerning climate change. The second part highlights the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development and poverty reduction amid the changing ecological, social, cultural, economic, and political environment in this region. These include issues such as the importance of science for sustainable development and related areas, including sustainable energy, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, land-use change, biodiversity, and disaster risk reduction. The volume is an invaluable reference for all researchers and policy makers with an interest in sustainable development.

scholarly journals Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus Bunge): botanical, geographical, and historical aspects to pharmaceutical components and beneficial role

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Durazzo ◽  
Amirhossein Nazhand ◽  
Massimo Lucarini ◽  
Amelia M. Silva ◽  
Selma B. Souto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Astragalus Membranaceus ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Historical Aspects ◽  
Therapeutic Properties

AbstractMedicinal plants always are part of folk medicine and are nowadays receiving worldwide attention for prophylaxis, management, and treatment of several diseases, as an alternative to chemical drugs. The current work provided a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Astragalus and health relationship in literature. The analysis of their therapeutic potential is thus instrumental to understand their bioactivity. Among these, the flowering medicinal plant Astragalus membranaceus has raised interest due to several beneficial health effects. This perspective review discussed the botanical, geographical, historical, and the therapeutic properties of A. membranaceus, with a special focus on its health improving effects and medicinal applications both in vitro and in vivo. Graphic abstract

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