scholarly journals Pharmacological activities and medicinal properties of endemic Moroccan medicinal plant Origanum compactum (Benth) and their main compounds

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 628-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhakim Bouyahya ◽  
◽  
Fatima-Ezzahrae Guaouguaou ◽  
Nadia Nadia Dakka ◽  
Youssef Bakri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Origanum Compactum ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Pharmacological Importance of Chromolaena odorata: a review

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Angitha Ajay ◽  
Rupesh Kumar M ◽  
Shamal Badhusha PA ◽  
Abhishek K ◽  
Sanjay K Gowda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Conventional System ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Tropical Asia ◽  
Clinical Investigations ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) is commonly referred to as Siam Weed, a major medicinal plant found in tropical Asia, Australia, and West Africa. The medicinal use of Chromolaena odorata had been documented in the conventional system such as the Siddha, Unani, Ayurveda. The pharmacological properties of this plant are widely varying. A wide variety of attractive but limited compounds were extracted from this Chromolaena odorata and the pharmacological  activities   were   screened   out.   This   review   the   various   properties  of Chromolaena odorata and focus on its various medicinal properties. It is an attractive subject for further experimental and clinical investigations. This article will give an exhaustive summary and analysis of Chromolaena odorata pharmacological activities. The present article including the detailed exploration of pharmacological properties of C. odorata is an attempt to provide a direction for further research.

Medicinal properties of Muntingia calabura L.: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 4509-4512
Author(s):  
Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori ◽  
Viol Dhea Kharisma ◽  
Tridiganita Intan Solikhah
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Novel Drugs ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Muntingia Calabura

Indonesia has abundant medicinal plants, which have been historically used by the population in treating diseases for generations. Traditional Indonesian medicine and the medicinal plants used could lead to the discovery of novel drugs. For example, Muntingia calabura L., also known as kersen, is a well-known medicinal plant that has been used to treat various diseases worldwide. The pharmacological activities and phytochemical composition of the whole plant of M. calabura L. have been investigated and identified by scientists in recent decades. These studies have established the therapeutic potential of kersen for drug discovery. This present review provides an overview of the ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, and phytochemistry of M. calabura L. as they relate to its use against severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Bryophyllum Pinnatum: A Review on Medicinal Benefits and Potent Bioactive Molecules

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 978-992
Author(s):  
Punit Kumar ◽  
Sujata Malik ◽  
Kashyap K. Dubey
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Traditional Herbal Medicine ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Natural Remedies ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Bryophyllum Pinnatum

Background: Since its inception, people are using herbal extracts as natural remedies for the treatment of various diseases. Bryophyllum pinnatum, also known as the air plant, is a well-recognized herb used in folk medicine. It is native to Madagascar and further planted in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. It is known for the profusion of miniature plantlets which arise from the margins of phylloclade. Objective: The aim of this review is to provide the information regarding local and traditional uses, pharmacological activities and different phytochemicals reported from leaves extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum. Methods: This review article contains a detailed survey of the literature about Bryophyllum pinnatum available in different online databases, such as; PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Elsevier, and Google Scholar, etc. In this review, authors have focused on ethnopharmacological importance and phytochemicals present in Bryophyllum pinnatum and their structure. The structures of the phytochemical were prepared by the ChemDraw tool. Results: This plant is used as a traditional herbal medicine around the globe due to medicinal properties like; anthelmintic, immunosuppressive, hepatoprotective, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, nephroprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, anticonvulsant and antipyretic. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of many bioactive compounds like; alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenes, steroids, glycosides, bufadienolides, lipids, and organic acids, etc. which are associated with different medicinal properties. Conclusion: Bryophyllum pinnatum possesses diverse pharmacological importance and remarkable medicinal properties. Investigators have reported a large number of phytochemicals exhibiting different medicinal properties and correlation of medicinal properties.

Spices

2022 ◽  
pp. 760-777
Author(s):  
Nisha ◽  
Deepika
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Experimental Evidence ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Glucose Lowering ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Human Trials ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medicinal Properties

The term “spices” has been derived from the word “species,” which was connected to the group of exotic foods in medieval times. Spices and herbs have a long history of culinary use, medicinal properties, and as additives and thus have a distinct place in Ayurveda. Exhibiting the merits of spices by scientific methods still remains a challenge. This review investigates the anti-diabetic properties in preventing and managing diabetics and associated complications with commonly used spices. The bioactive compounds in these spices are additionally discussed. The major aim and object of the present work is to investigate the customary therapeutic usage of basic Indian spices and to corelate their observed pharmacological activities with the presence of explicit bioactive compounds present for the treatment or counteractive action of diabetes. This includes the basic underlying mechanism of their blood glucose lowering property including exploratory experimental evidence from proposed animal and human trials.

scholarly journals Icacina trichantha, A Tropical Medicinal Plant

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1601100
Author(s):  
Chun-Tao Che ◽  
Ming Zhao ◽  
Brian Guo ◽  
Michael M. Onakpa
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Animal Models ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Pharmacological Activities

This is a review on the pharmacological properties and chemical composition of Icacina trichantha (Icacinaceae), a food and medicinal plant native to West Africa. The tuber is a good source of nutrients such as starch; it also exhibits a variety of pharmacological activities in animal models. Chemical analysis has revealed the presence of a series of unusual pimarane-type diterpenes.

scholarly journals Diverse Pharmacological Activities and Potential Medicinal Benefits of Geniposide

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Xi Zhou ◽  
Ruo-Qi Zhang ◽  
Khalid Rahman ◽  
Zhi-Xing Cao ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iridoid Glycoside ◽  
Eucommia Ulmoides ◽  
Ischemia And Reperfusion ◽  
Rehmannia Glutinosa ◽  
Ripe Fruit ◽  
Ischemia And Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Gardenia Jasminoides ◽  
Bioactive Component ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Geniposide is a well-known iridoid glycoside compound and is an essential component of a wide variety of traditional phytomedicines, for example, Gardenia jasminoides Elli (Zhizi in Chinese), Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. (Duzhong in Chinese), Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. (Dihuang in Chinese), and Achyranthes bidentata Bl. (Niuxi in Chinese). It is also the main bioactive component of Gardeniae Fructus, the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. Increasing pharmacological evidence supports multiple medicinal properties of geniposide including neuroprotective, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant-like, cardioprotective, antioxidant, immune-regulatory, antithrombotic, and antitumoral effects. It has been proposed that geniposide may be a drug or lead compound for the prophylaxis and treatment of several diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and diabetic complications, ischemia and reperfusion injury, and hepatic disorders. The aim of the present review is to give a comprehensive summary and analysis of the pharmacological properties of geniposide, supporting its use as a medicinal agent.

scholarly journals VALERIANA JATAMANSI: AN ETHNOBOTANICAL REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afroz Patan
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Use ◽  
Perennial Herb ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Valeriana Jatamansi ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medicinal Properties

 Objective: The main objective of review is an effort to give detailed information on Valeriana jatamansi and its multiple medicinal properties. Methods: As per the literature, the plant V. jatamansi is a perennial herb and found at subtemperate Himalayan regions of the Kumaon and Garhwal. The plant most popularly known as “Valerian.” The plant belongs to the family Valerianaceae. The roots and rhizomes of the plants are traditionally used to treat ulcers, jaundice, dry cough, seminal weakness, skin diseases, leprosy, and for sleep enhancement due to the presence of a variety of different chemical constituents such as sesquiterpenes, coumarins, iridoids, lignanoids, alkaloids, and flavonoids. From literature, the reported methods performed for different pharmacological activities have been thoroughly discussed and complied. Results: Most of the studies compiled from literature shown that V. jatamansi possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, anxiolytic, and neuroprotective activities. Conclusion: The review reveals that continuous research on this plant is needed to know the exact molecular mechanism and further elaborative studies can lead to develop safe therapeutic use in modern medicine.

scholarly journals Diversity, Utilization and Management of Medicinal Plants in Baitadi and Darchula Districts, Far West Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ripu M Kunwar ◽  
Chotte L Chowdhary ◽  
Rainer W Bussmann
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Cordyceps Sinensis ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Phyllanthus Emblica ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
West Himalaya ◽  
Traditional Therapies

As in other districts of Nepal, medicinal plants have played a significant role in the life of local people of Baitadi and Darchula districts by providing products for trade, subsistence and traditional therapies. Present study analyzed the pharmacological activities of the species which had the highest informant consensus factor. The use of Asparagus racemosus as galactogogue with consensus factor 0.97, Berberis asiatica for eye troubles with 1.0, Cordyceps sinensis as tonic and longevity with 0.97, Curculigo orchoides as tonic and aphrodisiac with 0.96, Nardostachya grandiflora for epilepsy with 0.97 and Phyllanthus emblica as diuretic with 0.97 possessed the highest consensus factors and greatest affinity to the Ayurveda and phytochemical findings. Phytochemical screening and validity assessments of the medicinal plant widely used in traditional therapies are worthwhile. The findings with the maximum affinity of informant consensus factors and phyto-chemical validations provide the potential to identify which plants are most likely to be useful in the treatment of diseases. Key Words: Medicinal plants, Ethno-medicine, Informant consent factor (ICF), Phyto-chemical validation, West Himalaya DOI: 10.3126/init.v2i1.2538 The Initiation Vol.2(1) 2008 pp157-164

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