Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Constituents of Four Maytenus Species Used in Traditional Medicine in Kenya

Rhamnus caroliniana (Rhamnaceae), or Carolina buckthorn, is a plant commonly found in the southeastern United States that was used in Cherokee traditional medicine. To date, there have been no reports on the phytochemical constituents of R. caroliniana. The bark of R. caroliniana was collected and extracted with chloroform. The crude chloroform extract was subjected to preparative column chromatography on silica gel leading to the isolation of two anthraquinones (chrysophanol and physcion), the bianthrone ararobinol, the dihydroxynaphthalene torachrysone, and the fatty alcohol 1-docosanol. The bark essential oil of R. caroliniana was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry. The major bark volatiles were the anthrone chrysarobin (24.2%), the piperidine alkaloid piperine (15.4%), and the dibenzoxepin pacharin (7.5%).

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An over view of medicinal uses of Ayurvedic drug Pippali (piper longum)

National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science ◽

10.52482/ayurlog.v7i4.391 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Prashant Sakharam Bhokardankar

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Therapeutic Agent ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Medicinal Uses ◽

Piper Longum ◽

Review Criterion ◽

Phytochemical Constituents

Background: Pippali, Piper longum (P.longum) usually called pippali which is a member of the Piperaceae family, is frequently used medicinal herb in Ayurved, Unani & Siddha system of medicine. In traditional medicine world it is being used to treat most of the systemic disorders. This systematic review was conducted with an objective to search, explore & compile the phytochemical constituents & their efficacies both in modern and traditional part to understand as a potential therapeutic agent. Material & method: Published details scientific literature on P. Longum by various research scholars, organizations & Pharmacopeias were reviewed. The review criterion was restricted to bio-efficacy and phyto-pharmacological activities of longum. Results and Conclusions: This review shows various experimental studies conducted on Bio-active compounds isolated from P. longum has prospective uses as anticancer, antilipidemic, antifungal and radioprotective.

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Isolation of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol and Butyrospermol 3-?-O-palmitate from Syzygium aqueum stem bark

MOJ Ecology & Environmental Sciences ◽

10.15406/mojes.2020.05.00193 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Alfinda Novi Kristanti ◽

Ei Ei Aung ◽

Nanik Siti Aminah ◽

Yoshiaki Takaya ◽

Rico Ramadhan

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Stem Bark ◽

Tropical Regions ◽

Chemical Substances ◽

The World ◽

Pure Compounds ◽

Phytochemical Constituents ◽

Column Chromatographic

Syzygium genus in Myrtaceae family is a rich source of phytochemical constituents that possess various bioactivities. One of well-known species of this genus, Syzygium aqueum, has been already utilized as traditional medicine. This plant is cultivated in countries of tropical regions of the world such as Malaysia and Indonesia. The aim of this study was intended to isolate phytochemical constituents from the stem bark of S. aqueum. To date, there have been no reports of chemical substances isolated from the stem bark of this plant. The powder of the stem bark was extracted followed by partitioned in order to obtain n-hexane extract which then was separated using silica gel column chromatographic several times until the pure compounds were resulted. The isolated compounds were identified by spectroscopie method including Fouirer Transform Infrared (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and were known as 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol & butyrospermol 3-β-O-palmitate, respectively. The spectoscopie data of those compounds were compared with references.

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Phytochemical Constituents of Palm Oil

Journal of Biotechnology Research ◽

10.32861/jbr.66.57.61 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 57-61

Author(s):

Chinedu Imo

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Palm Oil ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Phytochemical Constituents ◽

Detector Model

This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents of palm oil. Palm oil is commonly used in nutrition for many reasons. Some people use it as antidote for certain types of poisons. The phytochemical analysis of was carried out with the use of GC (model No. 7890B) and MS detector (model 5977A). Some phytochemical constituents detected in palm oil has been reported to possess various biological, nutritional, pharmaceutical and industrial properties. The presence of some of the constituents showed palm oil will be useful in traditional medicine, synthesis of some pesticides and perfumes, and possess various antimicrobial activity and ability to preserve and improve certain food materials. Palm oil is recommended for many nutritional and industrial purposes.

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