scholarly journals Taxonomical, Phytochemical, Traditional Explanation, Nutritional Values, and Biological Activities of Certain Edible Medicinal Plants of Tripura, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Bikash Debnath ◽  
Waikhom Somraj Singh ◽  
Sanchari Goswami ◽  
Kuntal Manna
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Nutritional Imbalance

Edible plants are used as valuable sources of food and medicine to prevent nutritional imbalance, illness, and maintenance of human health. This review covers botanical descriptions, phytochemicals studies, traditional comprehensions, dietary values, and biological activities of ten vegetable plants and eight fruit plants of Tripura, India. The book “The Flora of Tripura State” helps to choose the plant species of Tripura, India and PubMed, NCBI, Google scholar databases have been used to describe the plant species briefly. Literature reveals that all the selected edible plants contain bio-active constituents (alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, etc.) and give dynamic biological activities. All the plants have a high nutritional value. This review believes it will provide significant advances in the prevention of malnutrition and chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Botany, Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Quinoa

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2258
Author(s):  
M. Iftikhar Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Farooq ◽  
Qamar Abbas Syed ◽  
Anum Ishaq ◽  
Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Grain Crop ◽  
Food Grain

Quinoa is a climate-resilient food grain crop that has gained significant importance in the last few years due to its nutritional composition, phytochemical properties and associated health benefits. Quinoa grain is enriched in amino acids, fiber, minerals, phenolics, saponins, phytosterols and vitamins. Quinoa possesses different human-health promoting biological substances and nutraceutical molecules. This review synthesizes and summarizes recent findings regarding the nutrition and phytochemical properties of quinoa grains and discusses the associated biological mechanisms. Quinoa grains and grain-based supplements are useful in treating different biological disorders of the human body. Quinoa is being promoted as an exceptionally healthy food and a gluten-free super grain. Quinoa could be used as a biomedicine due to the presence of functional compounds that may help to prevent various chronic diseases. Future research needs to explore the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical aspects of quinoa that might help to control different chronic diseases and to promote human health.

scholarly journals Turmeric and Ginger as Health Protective Food Sources - An Integrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
P.A.L. Jayathilake ◽  
M. A. Jayasinghe ◽  
J. Walpita ◽  
K.P.R.I. Dilani
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Protective Food ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Most of the medicinal plants utilized in traditional medicine are spices. Majority of those spices are widely used for aroma, flavour and colour in cuisine though they behave as appetizers, digestives, preventives and aphrodisiacs. Their antimicrobial properties are in a broad spectrum that provides a considerable immunity development within the human body. This review summarizes the beneficial characteristics of major active constituents in turmeric and ginger and their presumed pharmacological potential to safeguard human health.Keywords: Turmeric, Ginger, Curcumin, Human health, Active Ingredients, Nanotechnology

scholarly journals Antitumor Activities of Flavonoids and Their Biological Activities on Human Health: الفلافونويدات المضادة للأورام ونشاطاتها البيولوجية على صحة الإنسان

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Mahmoud Moheisen
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Human Colon ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Human Colon Cancer ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Antitumour Agents

  Flavonoids are ubiquitous in photosynthesising cells and are commonly found in fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, stems, flowers, tea, wine, propolis and honey. Therefore, a significant quantity is consumed in our daily diet. These flavonoids are variously associated with the sensory and nutritional quality of our plant foods. For centuries, preparations containing these compounds as the principal physiologically active constituents have been used to treat human diseases. There have been many bioassay guided searches for cytotoxic antitumour agents in plants especially those known to be used in folk medicine for this purpose. This has led to the isolation and identification of quite a large number of active constituents from all the diferent flavonoid classes, e.g. catechins, flavans, dihydrochalcones, chalcones, flavanones, dihydro- flavonols, flavones, biflavonoids and flavonol. The purpose of the present review is to discuss recent developments in the biochemistry and medicinal aspects of the flavonoids. It is already well established that flavonoids make some contribution to disease resistance. Perhaps the most active area of flavonoid research at the present time is in the possible medicinal contribution that flavonoids make to human health, It is well known that some flavonoids can act as anti-spasmolytic agents, antibacterial activity, hepatoprotective agents and prevention of malaria. Recent research on the biological properties of flavonoids will therefore be a further subject of the present review. The activity of 17- β- estradiol, for example, have a pharmacologicalefficacy, at optimal concentrations, which is equivalent to the natural hormone. The compounds: 4´,7´´- di- O- methylamentofavone and 7´´- O- methylrobustafavone, were significantly cytotoxic against human cell lines including breast, lung, colon and prostate cancer, fibrosarcoma, glibostoma, oral epidermoid carcinoma and leukemia. Amongst the favonols, quercetagetin 6,7,3´ ,4´- tetramethyl ether, was found to show significant cytotoxicity against murine leukaemia, human non- small cell lung cancer, human colon cancer, and KB tumour cells.  

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants Used by the Inhabitants of Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Zingisa Thinyane ◽  
Alfred Maroyi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Snowball Sampling

Plant species used as herbal medicines play an important in the provision of primary healthcare in several rural communities. The current study was aimed at documenting medicinal plants used by the inhabitants of Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Information on medicinal plants used for primary healthcare was collected through open-ended interviews with a sample of 124 participants selected via snowball-sampling technique between April 2017 and May 2018. A total of 34 plant species and one fungus species representing 20 families were used in the treatment of 13 different human diseases. The major diseases treated by the documented species included respiratory system, pain, sores and wounds, infections and infestations, digestive system, blood and cardiovascular system, fever and malaria, general ailments, reproductive system and sexual health and mental disorders. Popular herbal medicines with relative frequency citation (RFC) values exceeding 0.50 included Bulbine frutescens, Clivia miniata var. miniata, Elephantorrhiza elephantina, Centella asiatica, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis, Leonotis leonurus, Agapanthus africanus and Datura stramonium. Such repository of medicinal plants and fungi reinforces the need for an evaluation of their biological activities as a basis for developing future medicines and pharmaceutical products.

scholarly journals Nutritional Content and Antioxidant Capacity of the Seed and the Epicarp in Different Ecotypes of Pistacia atlantica Desf. Subsp. atlantica

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Labdelli ◽  
Abdelkrim Rebiai ◽  
Mohammed Tahirine ◽  
Ahmed Adda ◽  
Othmane Merah
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Phenolic Composition ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Pistacia Atlantica ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus

Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites that occur naturally in all plants. Seeds are among the richest organs of plants in phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. These compounds and their biological activities are of great importance for human health. This study aimed to analyze the phenolic composition and their antioxidant activity in the seeds and epicarps of six Algerian populations of Pistacia atlantica Desf. subsp. atlantica growing along an aridity gradient from semi-arid to Saharan environmental conditions. Higher phenolic contents were observed in epicarp compared to seeds whatever the ecotype. The highest phenolic content of seeds and epicarps was observed in ecotype of Djelfa and the lowest values in Tiaret (T-Z). Phenolic composition, measured by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), showed that quercetin in epicarp, gallic and chlorogenic acids in seeds were the most present in all ecotypes. Large differences were observed between ecotypes for nutritional values. Seeds were rich in flavonoids, proteins, carbohydrates and essential elements such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. These results highlighted the potential importance of Atlas pistachio fruits as a source of essential compounds that contribute to human health. Moreover, this underused species may serve a potential source for antioxidant components for alimentation and cosmetics purposes.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of HIV and AIDS-Related Conditions in Makete District, Southern Highlands of Tanzania

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-83
Author(s):  
Alphonce Ignace Marealle ◽  
Ester Innocent ◽  
Kerstin Andrae- Marobela ◽  
Michael Qwarse ◽  
Mainen Moshi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Hiv 1

Aims: Plants used in traditional medicine have contributed to the development of modern medicines, but in order to boost the discovery of novel drugs to fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS and emerging new diseases, systematic evaluation of many more plants needs to continue. The aim of the present study was to document medicinal plants used in the management of HIV and AIDS-related conditions in Makete District, Tanzania. Study Design:  This was qualitative ethnopharmacological survey. Place and Duration of Study: Makete District in Njombe Region, Tanzania between March and April 2019. Methodology: This ethnopharmacological survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study focused only on traditional health practitioners (THP) registered by government health authorities in Makete District. The HIV and AIDS-related conditions considered in this study were tuberculosis, Herpes zoster, candidiasis, sexually transmitted infections, cough, skin rashes, frequent fevers, chronic diarrhea, chronic wounds, warts, oral thrush and weight loss. Literature survey was carried out to evaluate strength of the THP claims based on similar ethnopharmacological claims and proven pharmacological activities of the plants. Results: Among the ten THP interviewed seven were male and three were female. The average age and years of practice were 57.5 and 26.5 years, respectively. Thirty-seven plant species representing 36 genera and 27 families were reported to be used for the treatment of different HIV and AIDS-related conditions. Twelve (32.4 %) and 15 (40.5 %) species did not have previously reported ethnopharmacological and pharmacological activities, respectively. Among the 37 plant species identified 13 species (35%) have been previously reported for similar ethnopharmacological uses and 12 (32%) species had literature reports on respective biological activities. Nine species have reported antiviral activity and seven of them displayed specific activities against HIV-1. Conclusion: A significant number of medicinal plants identified in this study are reported here for the first time in relation to their use for HIV and AIDS-related conditions. The study also provides information that correlates well with previously published ethnopharmacological information or laboratory results of tests against HIV-1 or related conditions, thus justifying the need for screening and detailed studies intended to isolate and characterize compounds active against HIV and related conditions.

scholarly journals Modulation of Secondary Metabolites among Mexican Medicinal Plants by Using Elicitors and Biotechnology Techniques

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Adelina Jiménez-Arellanes ◽  
Mariana Z. Pérez-González
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biological Potential ◽  
Biotechnological Processes ◽  
Cnidoscolus Chayamansa

Medicinal plants are being utilized as raw material and the use has increased in recent decades due that these biosynthesize compounds with several pharmacological activities. Some plant species with biological potential are of interest to the industry for preparation of drugs, phytodrugs, or food supplements. This causes overexploitation and deforestation, which endangers plant species-of-interest. In recent years, alternatives have been sought to eradicate this problem. A solution that was give and is maintained is plant biotechnology, which favors the production of active Secondary Metabolites (SMt). Plant biotechnology allows us to increase the yield of a compound-of-interest, reduces its production times and costs, and allows constant and controlled production of the raw material, and while aiding in the protection of medicinal plants that are found in danger of extinction. In the scientific literature, procuring the SMt by means of biotechnological processes is described, highlighting the study of four species from Mexican traditional medicine (Lopezia racemosa, Galphimia glauca, Cnidoscolus chayamansa, Sphaeralceae angustifolia and Buddleja cordata), and the main biological activities are as follows: anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotector, neuroprotector, anxiolytic, antitumoral, antibacterial, and antioxidant, among others.

scholarly journals Pavonia odorata- An Overview of Traditional, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vani Mamillapalli ◽  
Haripriya Tondepu ◽  
Padmalatha Khantamneni
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Sesquiterpene Alcohol ◽  
Alternative Systems ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

Medicinal plants are of great use in sustaining human health. The plant Pavonia odorata commonly called as fragrant swamp mallow, sugandhabala belonging to family Malvaceae is used traditionally for the treatment of haemorrhage, inflammation, fever, urinary disorders etc in traditional and alternative systems of medicine. The plant was known to contain sesquiterpene alcohol panonenol. The review article describes various pharmacological studies conducted on the plant species. Apart from that, molecular docking studies performed, and studies carried out in Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine on this plant species are also discussed in the manuscript. The study indicates that the plant has undergone fewer phytochemical studies, needs to be explored further.

scholarly journals Anthocyanins: From Mechanisms of Regulation in Plants to Health Benefits in Foods

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Cappellini ◽  
Alessandra Marinelli ◽  
Marta Toccaceli ◽  
Chiara Tonelli ◽  
Katia Petroni
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Translational Regulation ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Anthocyanin Biosynthesis ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Important Health

Anthocyanins represent the major red, purple, and blue pigments in many flowers, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. They are also recognized as important health-promoting components in the human diet with protective effects against many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cancer. Anthocyanin biosynthesis has been studied extensively, and both biosynthetic and key regulatory genes have been isolated in many plant species. Here, we will provide an overview of recent progress in understanding the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway in plants, focusing on the transcription factors controlling activation or repression of anthocyanin accumulation in cereals and fruits of different plant species, with special emphasis on the differences in molecular mechanisms between monocot and dicot plants. Recently, new insight into the transcriptional regulation of the anthocyanin biosynthesis, including positive and negative feedback control as well as epigenetic and post-translational regulation of MYB-bHLH-WD40 complexes, has been gained. We will consider how knowledge of regulatory mechanisms has helped to produce anthocyanin-enriched foods through conventional breeding and metabolic engineering. Additionally, we will briefly discuss the biological activities of anthocyanins as components of the human diet and recent findings demonstrating the important health benefits of anthocyanin-rich foods against chronic diseases.

INVESTIGATION OF MAJOR AND TRACE ELEMENTS IN SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS USING PIXE

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAJBIR KAUR ◽  
ASHOK KUMAR ◽  
NAVNEET KAUR ◽  
B. P. MOHANTY ◽  
MUMTAZ OSWAL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Human Metabolism ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Northern India ◽  
History Of

The use of the medicinal herbs for curing disease has been documented in history of all civilizations. With introduction of scientific procedures, researchers isolated active constituents of the medicinal herbs and after testing, some were found to be therapeutically active. Trace elements are important constituents of active principles of medicinal plants which affect the human body. The aim of this study was to determine qualitatively and quantitatively trace elements in these plants and their medicinal roles in the human body. Analysis of medicinal plants of various biological activities, commonly used in Northern India, was carried out using PIXE technique. Plant samples were collected from Chandigarh (India), which is located at the foothills of the Shivalik ranges, which form a part of the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. PIXE measurements were carried out using 2.4 MeV collimated protons from the 3 MV Tandetron (accelerator) of NCCCM, Hyderabad, India. Various elements namely S , Cl , K , Ca , Ti , V , Mn , Fe , Ni , Cu , Zn , Se etc. were detected with different concentrations. Many of these elements play significant roles in human metabolism and are very important with regards to life processes in man.

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