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 WHEATGRASS (TRITICUM AESTIVUM LINN.): A POTENTIAL SUBSTITUTE OF HUMAN BLOOD IN TRADITIONAL SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
SHAILJA CHOUDHARY ◽  
HEMLATA KAURAV ◽  
GITIKA CHAUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Human Blood ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Wheat Plant ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Common

Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum Linn.) refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant which belongs to the family Poaceae. It is known as thepowerhouse of nutrients and vitamins. The juice of wheatgrass is known as “green blood” which contains an excessive amount of chlorophyll content(70% of the total chemical constituents), antioxidants, active enzymes, vitamins, and other vital nutrients which are used to enhance lungs and heartfunction. Wheatgrass juice is also taken as a supplementary diet to boost the immune system and provide strength to the human body. From reportedstudies, it is proved that molecules of human blood hemoglobin and wheatgrass chlorophyll contain the same structure and can act as a substitute forhemoglobin in hemoglobin deficiency conditions. It is a highly nutritive plant and is used to cure diseases such as cancer, diabetes, ulcer, rheumatoidarthritis, hyperlipidemia, thalassemia, anemia, kidney stone, asthma, digestive problems, and skin diseases. Pharmacologically, wheatgrass carriesproperties such as anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anticancer, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiarthriticproperties. In this review paper, attempts have been made to provide a brief overview of wheatgrass, its pharmacological activities, andayurvedic view.

scholarly journals Traditional Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Fabaceae)

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaber El-Saber Batiha ◽  
Amany Magdy Beshbishy ◽  
Amany El-Mleeh ◽  
Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim ◽  
Hari Prasad Devkota
Keyword(s):  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Glabra ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Perennial Herb ◽  
Volatile Components ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Glycyrrhiza Glabra L

Traditional herbal remedies have been attracting attention as prospective alternative resources of therapy for diverse diseases across many nations. In recent decades, medicinal plants have been gaining wider acceptance due to the perception that these plants, as natural products, have fewer side effects and improved efficacy compared to their synthetic counterparts. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Licorice) is a small perennial herb that has been traditionally used to treat many diseases, such as respiratory disorders, hyperdipsia, epilepsy, fever, sexual debility, paralysis, stomach ulcers, rheumatism, skin diseases, hemorrhagic diseases, and jaundice. Moreover, chemical analysis of the G. glabra extracts revealed the presence of several organic acids, liquirtin, rhamnoliquirilin, liquiritigenin, prenyllicoflavone A, glucoliquiritin apioside, 1-metho-xyphaseolin, shinpterocarpin, shinflavanone, licopyranocoumarin, glisoflavone, licoarylcoumarin, glycyrrhizin, isoangustone A, semilicoisoflavone B, licoriphenone, and 1-methoxyficifolinol, kanzonol R and several volatile components. Pharmacological activities of G. glabra have been evaluated against various microorganisms and parasites, including pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and Plasmodium falciparum, and completely eradicated P. yoelii parasites. Additionally, it shows antioxidant, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities. The current review examined the phytochemical composition, pharmacological activities, pharmacokinetics, and toxic activities of G. glabra extracts as well as its phytoconstituents.

A Review of Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Inula Species

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 557-567
Author(s):  
Aparoop Das ◽  
Anshul Shakya ◽  
Surajit Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Udaya P. Singh ◽  
Hans R. Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Important Ingredient ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Perennial Herbs ◽  
Insight Into

Background: Plants of the genus Inula are perennial herbs of the family Asteraceae. This genus includes more than 100 species, widely distributed throughout Europe, Africa and Asia including India. Many of them are indicated in traditional medicine, e.g., in Ayurveda. This review explores chemical constituents, medicinal uses and pharmacological actions of Inula species. Methods: Major databases and research and review articles retrieved through Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline were consulted to obtain information on the pharmacological activities of the genus Inula published from 1994 to 2017. Results: Inula species are used either alone or as an important ingredient of various formulations to cure dysfunctions of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, central nervous system and digestive system, and for the treatment of asthma, diabetes, cancers, skin disorders, hepatic disease, fungal and bacterial infections. A range of phytochemicals including alkaloids, essential and volatile oils, flavonoids, terpenes, and lactones has been isolated from herbs of the genus Inula, which might possibly explain traditional uses of these plants. Conclusion: The present review is focused on chemical constituents, medicinal uses and pharmacological actions of Inula species and provides valuable insight into its medicinal potential.

scholarly journals Therapeutic use of Adhatoda vasica

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Tofazzal Hossain ◽  
Md Obydul Hoq
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Bronchitis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Use ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
Adhatoda Vasica ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The World

Adhatoda vasica Nees belonging to family Acanthaceae, commonly known as Adosa, is found many regions of India and throughout the world, with a multitude of uses in traditional Unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine. It is also called “Vasaka”. It is a well-known herb in indigenous systems of medicine for its beneficial effects, particularly in bronchitis. Vasaka leaves, bark, the root bark, the fruit and flowers are useful in the removal of intestinal parasites. Vasaka herb is used for treating cold, cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma. In acute stages of bronchitis, vasaka gives unfailing relief, especially where the sputum is thick and sticky. It liquefies the sputum so that it is brought up more easily. For relief in asthma, the dried leaves should be smoked. The juice from its leaves should be given in doses of 2 to 4 grams in treating diarrhea and dysentery. A poultice of its leaves can be applied with beneficial results over fresh wounds, rheumatic joints and inflammatory swellings. A warm decoction of its leaves is useful in treating scabies and other skin diseases. In olden times its leaves were made into a decoction with pepper and dried ginger. But the modern medicine searched its active ingredients and found out that vasicine, oxyvascicine and vasicinone are the alkaloids present in vasaka and in which vasicine is the active ingradient for expelling sputum from the body.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2016, 2(2): 156-163

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Clerodendrum infortunatum L. (Lamiaceae): A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-559
Author(s):  
T.R. Prashith Kekuda ◽  
V.S. Dhanya Shree ◽  
G.K. Saema Noorain ◽  
B.K. Sahana ◽  
H.L. Raghavendra
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Important Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Clerodendrum Viscosum

Ethnobotany is the scientific study concerned with the study of relationship between plants and man, in particular, how people use their traditional knowledge with respect to utilization of plant resources for their wellbeing. Plants have been extensively used since time immemorial as an indispensible source such as food, fodder, medicine, dyes, flavoring agents and for construction purposes. The genus Clerodendrum is one of the largest plant genera, belongs to the family Lamiaceae and encompasses herbs, shrubs and trees distributed worldwide. Clerodendrum infortunatum L. (synonym Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.) is one among the important species of the genus Clerodendrum. In the present review, we discuss the traditional (ethnobotanical) uses and pharmacological activities displayed by C. infortunatum. An extensive literature survey revealed that various parts of C. infortunatum are used traditionally by various indigenous communities as green salad, as an ingredient in local wine and to treat ailments or disorders such as headache, toothache, rheumatism, swelling, skin diseases, fever, diabetes, malaria, burns, tumor and epilepsy. Literatures revealed various pharmacological properties exhibited by the plant such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic, wound healing, antivenom, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anthelmintic, insecticidal, thrombolytic and cytotoxic activities.  Keywords: Clerodendrum infortunatum L., Lamiaceae, Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological activities

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Potential and Medicinal Uses of Miracle Herb Dioscorea spp.

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Aadil Mustafa ◽  
◽  
Aziz Ahmad ◽  
Aadil Hussain Tantray ◽  
Parvaiz Ahmad Parry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
North East ◽  
East Region ◽  
Tuber Crop ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Dioscorea a well-known source of Diosgenin-steroid raw material, is one of the oldest tuber crop cultivated or harvested from wild in the tropical region throughout the world and make up one of the chief food items for a number of tribal groups. In India there are about 50 species of dioscorea, mainly found in North-East region which is rich in tropical root and tuber crops. Dioscorea produces rhizomes or bulbils, which are having rich medicinal and economic value. The rhizomes are used for the treatment of different diseases like cardiovascular system disorders, central nervous system disorders, disease of bones and joint metabolic disorder, disgestive disorders, sore throat for struma, diarrhea, irritability, abdominal pain, dysfunctional changes in the female reproductive system, skin diseases, oncology and immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases, anti-diabetes, neuroprotectiveused, decrease oxidative stress and many more disordered conditions. Diosgenin is a precursor for the chemical synthesis of drug like steroids and has a great importance for pharmaceutical industry. Dioscorea contains various bioactive chemical substances like diosgenin, corticosterone, and sigmasterol, which are of great market value. The current study is to appraise the medicinal properties, phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities of Dioscorea.

scholarly journals Preliminary Quantification of Phytochemicals in Methanolic Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis L Using HPTLC

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pathania Singh Mamta ◽  
Singh Hitender ◽  
Guleria Puspha ◽  
Sapna Sapna ◽  
Bhardwaj Payal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Perennial Herb ◽  
Food Preservative ◽  
The Family ◽  
Botanical Description ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis L ◽  
Dark Green

Rosmarinus officinalis L. commonly known as Rosemary belong to the family Lamiaceae. It is an aromatic herb which is hardy, dense and evergreen in natural habitat. It is one of the medicinal plants which is cultivated around the world for its medicinal, therapeutic purpose and is used as condiment and food preservative. It is one of the oldest Mediterranean shrub having strong, pungent aroma having dark green and elongated leaves with white or purple flowers. It is a perennial herb reaching 100 to 210 cm in height having pointed and hairy, resinous dark green leaves with lower white surface. The present study review about macroscopical/botanical description of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and its methanolic extraction analysis for preliminary quantification of chemical constituents by visualizing TLC plate under different wavelength of UV light i.e., 255nm, 366nm and 566nm to get chromatograph by HPTLC.

scholarly journals Gmelina arborea: chemical constituents, pharmacological activities and applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charu Arora ◽  
Vinita Tamrakar
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Iridoid Glycoside ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Gmelina Arborea ◽  
Β Cells ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Flavone Glycoside ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Medicinal Properties

<p><em>Gmelina arborea </em>(<em>G. arborea</em>) is a bio-prospective plant belonging to family verbenaceae. It is widely used for it’s medicinal properties from ancient times. The present paper comprehensively reviewed the traditional uses, medicinal properties and chemical constituents isolated from <em>G. arborea</em> based on literature reported as well as critical analysis of the research. The present article is aimed to provide information on recent advances and new foundations and direction for further exploring <em>G. arborea </em>for its applications. Pharmacological research reviewed that <em>G. arborea </em>possess various medicinal properties and biological  activities including antidiuretic, antidiarrhoeal, antipyretic, antianalgesic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, cardiopotective, insecticidal, antiulcer, gastro-protective, anticancer, antihyperlipidemic and immunomodulatory activity. It has been reported for its applications in treatment of bone fracture, hypertension and regeneration of β-cells. The main chemical constituents of <em>G. arborea</em> include lignans, iridoid glycoside, flavonoids, flavons, flavone glycoside and sterols. The present review provides all the references and beneficial directions to explore further application of <em>G. arborea.</em></p>

Phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and pharmacological profile of Abutilon indicum

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Jubilee R ◽  
Kaviarasu J ◽  
Kishore I ◽  
Keerthana S ◽  
Karthikayan N ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Pharmacological Profile ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Abutilon Indicum

Abutilon indicum belongs to the family Malvaceae is known as Indian mallow commonly. The plant was traditionally claimed to possess many medicinal properties and was used in folklore and traditional system s of medicine like Ayurveda. It contains various chemical constituents like flavonoids, phenols, sterols, tannins etc. and was scientifically investigated for many activities like an immune stimulant, dieresis, anti-epileptic, anti-ulcer and anti-parasitic activities. This article reviews the research work that was performed on the plant to publish its phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacological profile of the plant.

Phytopharmaceutical potential of Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 150-160
Author(s):  
T. Sharma ◽  
V. Khandelwal
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Herbal Formulations ◽  
Anthocephalus Cadamba

Ever since ancient times, medicinal plants served as a great source of herbal formulations which can confer human civilization with preferential quality of life. Among them, some plants secured their position in mythologies, also highlighting Anthocephalus cadamba, a religious medicinal plant, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, mostly cultivated in tropical regions. Conventional medicinal system of India provides evidences regarding folk medicinal uses for the treatment of various ailments like inflammation, skin diseases, uterine complaints, blood disease and diarrhea etc. Phytochemical investigations revealed the presence of some biologically active compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, terpenoids, diterpenoids, triterpenes, glycosides, sterols, amides and fatty acids and these compounds were found to be accountable for various pharmacological activities such as antimicrobial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticancerous, antidibetic, hypolipidemic, antihepatotoxic, antidiarrhoel, diuretic, laxative, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, wound healing etc.

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