scholarly journals A Review on Tabernaemontana spp.: Multipotential Medicinal Plant

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anan Athipornchai
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Indole Alkaloids ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Isolation And Identification

Tabernaemontana is one of the genera that is used in Chinese, Ayurvedic and Thai traditional medicine for the treatment several diseases. From a chemical point of view, the great majority of Tabernaemontana species have already been subjected to isolation and identification of indole alkaloids present in their several parts. Many of indole alkaloids have been shown to exhibit a wide array of biological activities. The biogenesis, classification and biological activities of the indole alkaloids found in Tabernaemontana species were discussed in this review and its brings the research up-to-date on the bioactive compounds produced by Tabernaemontana species, directly or indirectly related to human health.

scholarly journals Pinus Species as Prospective Reserves of Bioactive Compounds with Potential Use in Functional Food—Current State of Knowledge

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Joanna Kobus-Cisowska ◽  
Barbara Stachowiak
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Pine Tree ◽  
Pine Trees ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Few Data

The pine (Pinus L.) is the largest and most heteromorphic plant genus of the pine family (Pinaceae Lindl.), which grows almost exclusively in the northern hemisphere. The demand for plant-based remedies, supplements and functional food is growing worldwide. Although pine-based products are widely available in many parts of the world, they are almost absent as food ingredients. The literature shows the beneficial effects of pine preparations on human health. Despite the wide geographical distribution of pine trees in the natural environment, there are very few data in the literature on the widespread use of pine in food technology. This study aims to present, characterise and evaluate the content of phytochemicals in pine trees, including shoots, bark and conifer needles, as well as to summarise the available data on their health-promoting and functional properties, and the potential of their use in food and the pharmaceutical industry to support health. Various species of pine tree contain different compositions of bioactive compounds. Regardless of the solvent, method, pine species and plant part used, all pine extracts contain a high number of polyphenols. Pine tree extracts exhibit several described biological activities that may be beneficial to human health. The available examples of the application of pine elements in food are promising. The reuse of residual pine elements is still limited compared to its potential. In this case, it is necessary to conduct more research to find and develop new products and applications of pine residues and by-products.

Review on pharmacological and phytochemical prospects of traditional medicinal plant: Persicaria hydropiper (Smartweed)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Nasir ◽  
Atif Ali Khan Khalil ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan Bhatti ◽  
Ashfaq Ur Rehman ◽  
Jiayi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Polygonum Hydropiper ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pharmacological Data ◽  
Different Parts

: Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre (family Polygonacea), commonly known as Polygonum hydropiper, is a popular medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. The plant is indigenous to the tropical northern hemisphere and temperate zone including China, Bangladesh, India, and Japan. The plant is used in folk medicine for numerous ailments such as hemorrhoids, antifertility, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. Its medicinal usage in Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and other traditional medicine is well-recognized. So far, a wide range of active phytochemicals of this plant has been identified, such as flavonoids, sulphated flavonoids, terpenoids, anthraquinones, steroids, coumarin, simple phenolics, and others. Pharmacological data reported in the literature suggest that various parts of P. hydropiper exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antidepressant, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anticancer, and antifertility effects. The present review aim is to compile the coherently document research on the phytochemical, pharmacological, and biological activities of P. hydropiper from different parts of the globe.

Phytochemical and Antiulcerogenic Properties of Rhizomes from Simaba ferruginea St. Hill. (Simaroubaceae)

2005 ◽  
Vol 60 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 701-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vânia Floriani Noldin ◽  
Domingos Tabajara de Oliveira Martins ◽  
César Marcos Marcello ◽  
Joaquim Corsino da Silva Lima ◽  
Franco Delle Monache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Gastric Lesion ◽  
Indole Alkaloids ◽  
Gastric Ulcers ◽  
Plant Bioassay ◽  
Bioassay Guided Fractionation ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Alkaloid Fraction

Abstract Simaba ferruginea (Simaroubaceae) is a Brazilian medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat several ailments, including gastric ulcers, fever, diarrhea, and dolorous and inflammatory processes. This study examines the chemical composition and antiulcerogenic effects of rhizomes from this plant. Bioassay-guided fractionation led to the isolation of two bioactive indole alkaloids called canthin-6-one (1) and 4-methoxycanthin-6-one (2). The alkaloid fraction and both alkaloids demonstrated potent antiulcerogenic effects when evaluated in gastric lesion-induced animals, as well as significant antinociceptive activity in mice. These results confirm and justify the popular use of S. ferruginea against gastric ulcers and dolorous processes.

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 Therapeutic Potential of Kalanchoe Species: Flavonoids and other Secondary Metabolites

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X0800301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sônia S. Costa ◽  
Michelle F. Muzitano ◽  
Luiza M. M. Camargo ◽  
Marcela A. S. Coutinho
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
The World

The Kalanchoe genus (syn. Bryophyllum), family Crassulaceae, comprises 125 species, most of them native to Madagascar. The great importance of several of these species for the traditional medicine in several regions of the World, esspecially India, Africa, China and Brazil, stimulated research programs into these plants from both a pharmacological and chemical point of view. The present review focuses on the main results obtained during the last decade on the secondary metabolites isolated from these species – endowed or not with a specific biological profile – with emphasis on flavonoids. The distribution of these molecules in the genus will be summarized and special attention will be given to K. brasiliensis and K. pinnata, two species well-known for healing inflammatory and infectious processes. Ornamental Kalanchoe species are also discussed as a potential source of bioactive compounds. This review covers the period 1970–2008.

scholarly journals Ficus caricaL. (Moraceae): Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shukranul Mawa ◽  
Khairana Husain ◽  
Ibrahim Jantan
Keyword(s):  
Organic Acids ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

This paper describes the botanical features ofFicus caricaL. (Moraceae), its wide variety of chemical constituents, its use in traditional medicine as remedies for many health problems, and its biological activities. The plant has been used traditionally to treat various ailments such as gastric problems, inflammation, and cancer. Phytochemical studies on the leaves and fruits of the plant have shown that they are rich in phenolics, organic acids, and volatile compounds. However, there is little information on the phytochemicals present in the stem and root. Reports on the biological activities of the plant are mainly on its crude extracts which have been proven to possess many biological activities. Some of the most interesting therapeutic effects include anticancer, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antimicrobial activities. Thus, studies related to identification of the bioactive compounds and correlating them to their biological activities are very useful for further research to explore the potential ofF. caricaas a source of therapeutic agents.

Hypericum spp.: An Update on the Biological Activities and Metabolic Profiles

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariangela Marrelli ◽  
Giancarlo Statti ◽  
Filomena Conforti
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Complex Spectrum ◽  
Metabolic Profiles ◽  
Pharmaceutical Applications ◽  
The World ◽  
Hypericum Species

: Plants from the genus Hypericum, one genus of the Hypericaceae family, have attracted a lot of attention for their potential pharmaceutical applications. Most of the studies in the literature focus on H. perforatum L. (common St. John's wort), whose complex spectrum of bioactive compounds makes this species one of the top herbal remedies and supplements in the world. It is also important to compare the studies on other Hypericum species, both from the phytochemical and biological point of view. The aim of this review was to provide an update of most recent studies about biological investigations of plants belonging to Hypericum genus. The metabolic profiles of Hypericum spp. were also discussed in order to present a spectrum of secondary metabolites not previously identified in this genus.

scholarly journals Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Barleria (Acanthaceae)

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Serisha Gangaram ◽  
Yougasphree Naidoo ◽  
Yaser Hassan Dewir ◽  
Salah El-Hendawy
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Acetylcholinesterase Activity ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Phenylethanoid Glycosides ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Seed Extracts

Plant species belonging to the family Acanthaceae are globally known to possess various medicinal properties and have cultural and economic importance in both traditional medicine and horticulture. They are important to both animals and humans and are used as food or for ornamental purposes worldwide. Barleria is the third largest genus in the family Acanthaceae. A few of the highly important and reported species of Barleria include B. prionitis, B. cristata, B. grandiflora, and B. lupulina. The flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and seed extracts of plants belonging to this genus are rich in bioactive compounds and have exhibited significant medicinal potential for the treatment of various ailments and infections. Evidence derived from several studies has demonstrated the antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, analgesic, antiamoebic, antihelminthic, antiarthritic, antihypertensive, antiviral properties and toxicity of extracts, in addition inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity and biosynthesis of nanoparticles, of the plant and seed extracts of species belonging to Barleria. Studies have reported that bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, quinones, iridoids, phenylethanoid glycosides, the immunostimulant protein “Sankaranin”, and antibiotics isolated from Barleria species are resposnsible for the above biological activities. Traditionally, the genus Barleria has significant medicinal potential; however, there is a scarcity of information on various species that are yet to be evaluated. This review provides a comprehensive report on existing literature, concerning the phytochemistry and biological activities of the genus Barleria.

scholarly journals Bergenia Genus: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5555
Author(s):  
Bhupendra Koul ◽  
Arvind Kumar ◽  
Dhananjay Yadav ◽  
Jun-O. Jin
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Drug Formulation ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Significance ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

Bergenia (Saxifragaceae) genus is native to central Asia and encompasses 32 known species. Among these, nine are of pharmacological relevance. In the Indian system of traditional medicine (Ayurveda), “Pashanabheda” (stone breaker) is an elite drug formulation obtained from the rhizomes of B. ligulata. Bergenia species also possess several other biological activities like diuretic, antidiabetic, antitussive, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anti-bradykinin, antiviral, antibacterial, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, anticancer, antioxidant, antiobesity, and adaptogenic. This review provides explicit information on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological significance of the genus Bergenia. The extant literature concerned was systematically collected from various databases, weblinks, blogs, books, and theses to select 174 references for detailed analysis. To date, 152 chemical constituents have been identified and characterized from the genus Bergenia that belong to the chemical classes of polyphenols, phenolic-glycosides, lactones, quinones, sterols, tannins, terpenes, and others. B. crassifolia alone possesses 104 bioactive compounds. Meticulous pharmacological and phytochemical studies on Bergenia species and its conservation could yield more reliable compounds and products of pharmacological significance for better healthcare.

scholarly journals Cordia macleodii Hook f. Thomson-A potential Medicinal Plant

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 394
Author(s):  
Jagriti Chandrakar ◽  
A K Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Pharmacological Property ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Herbal Drug ◽  
Volatile Oils ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Endangered Medicinal Plant ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

<p><em>Cordia macleodii</em> Hook. f. &amp; Thoms. belongs to family Boraginaceae, is an  endangered medicinal plant, commonly known as “Dahiman” or “Dahipalas”. It is distributed in moist and dry deciduous forests of India such as Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chotanagpur and is widely used to cure various diseases. These bioactive compounds made this plant as a valuable potent herbal drug. It contains various bioactive compounds including Phenols, Terpenoids, Saponins, Volatile oils, Flavonoids, Glycosides etc. This review presents the pharmacological property, phytochemical constituents, traditional uses and biological activities of the plant and it will be helpful to explore the knowledge about <em>Cordia macleodii</em>.</p>

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