scholarly journals A Review on Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz (Dhatki): Ayurvedic, Folk and Modern Uses

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Shifali Thakur ◽  
Hemlata Kaurav ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Anthraquinone Glycosides ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Activities ◽  
Herbal Plant ◽  
Woodfordia Fruticosa

Woodfordia fruticosa kurz is an herbal plant that belongs to the family Lythraceae. This plant is widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Pakistan. The plant possesses a long history of medicinal use. The flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa are recorded to possess potent therapeutic values. The various phytochemicals isolated from this plant are tannins, flavonoids, anthraquinone, glycosides and polyphenols. The extract of flowers and leaves are associated with useful therapeutic activities. These phytochemical compounds have many pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antioxidant, antiulcer, immunomodulatory, antifertility and anti-tumor.  These pharmacological activities of Woodfordia fruticosa plant are also mentioned in the literature of ayurveda, yunani and other traditional systems of medicine. This review is intended to provide brief information on the plant Woodfordia fruticosa on the basis of chemical constituents, folk usage, ayurvedic usage, modern usage and its biological activities.  Keywords: Woodfordia fruticosa, antimicrobial, Ayurvedic, flavonoids, Octacosanol 

scholarly journals Review Based Upon Ayurvedic and Traditional Uses of Cinnamomum tamala (Tejpatta)

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shifali Thakur ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cinnamomum Tamala ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Herbal Plant ◽  
Flavoring Agent

Cinnamomum tamala is an evergreen plant native to Sri Lanka and India. This herbal plant is commonly called Indian cassia, Tejpatta and Indian bay leaf. There are many bioactive constituents isolated from plant Cinnamomum tamala. Leaves of the plant possess aromatic fragrance and are also utilized as a flavoring agent. It is used in food curry, pickles and other spices. Besides food application, the leaves have also been used for curing a number of ailments. All parts of the plant possess many major bioactive chemical constituents like cinnamaldehyde, trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3,4,5,7- tetrahydroxyflavone, 3,3,4,5,6- pentahydroflavone (non-glycoside compounds), kaempferol, eugenol, etc. These phytochemical compounds have many pharmacological activities such as anticancer, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antidiarrheal and immunomodulatory. In the past time, it is also considered for medicinal use. Their medicinal use was also mentioned in the literature of ayurveda, yunani and other traditional systems of medicine. Due to aromatic fragrance, it is also utilized in the perfume industry. The major aim of this review is to give a brief knowledge about the plant Cinnamomum tamala based on their phytochemical constituents, ayurvedic view, folk view and pharmacological application.

scholarly journals Traditional, phytochemical, and biological aspects of Rosa alba L.: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Verma ◽  
Rajni Srivastava ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Sonar ◽  
Ramprakash Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Medicinal And Aromatic Plants ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Northwest Africa ◽  
The Family ◽  
White Rose

Abstract Background Rosa alba L. belongs to the family Rosaceae. This species is widely cultivated in Europe, Asia, North America, and Northwest Africa due to its fragrance, ornamental, and medicinal values. It is commonly known as white oil-bearing rose, white rose, white rose of York, backyard rose, and sufaid gulab. Main text Rosa alba L. has many biological properties like antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antifertility, teratogenic, memory enhancing, cytotoxic, and genotoxic activities. The essential oil of Rosa alba L. possesses good antimicrobial activity and consists of many chemical constituents like- citronellol, geraniol, nerol, linalool, citral, carvacrol, eugenol, etc. Conclusion This article briefly reviews the cultivation, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of Rosa alba L. Many research papers have been published on the proposed plant and still, there is a very vast scope of research on it. Therefore, this review will be very fruitful for those scientists who are doing or plan to do research work on this plant. All the scientific findings written in this review are explored from Google web, Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts (MAPA), and SciFinder. To date, it is the first systematic review article of such kind, on this plant.

scholarly journals Assessment of camel thorn (Alhagi maurorum) as new sources of bioactive compounds using GC-MS technique

Plant Omics ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Reham M. Mostafa ◽  
Heba S. Essawy
Keyword(s):  
Petroleum Ether ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Petroleum Ether Extract ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Mass Analysis ◽  
Hexadecanoic Acid ◽  
Anticancer Compounds ◽  
The Family

Alhagi maurorum (A. maurorum) is one of the medicinally important plants belonging to the family leguminasae, commonly known as camel thorn. This research was amid to identify the chemical compounds in the aerial part of A. maurorum using GC-mass analysis. Three solvents with different polarities were used for the extraction of chemical constituents (water, methanol and petroleum ether). The results of GC-MS analysis led to identification of various compounds. In total, thirty-nine compounds from petroleum ether extract, thirty-two compounds in methanolic extract and seventeen compounds in aqueous extract were identified. Majority of the identified compounds have been reported to possess many biological activities. Among them, we reported 10 new anticancer compounds (Vitamin E; Hexadecanoic acid; Stigmast-5-en-3-ol; Phytol,2-hexadecen-1-ol,3,7,11,15-tetramethyl; Squalene; Hexadecanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl) ethyl ester; Oxime,methoxy-phenyl,methyl N-hydroxyben-zenecarboximidoate; Ergost-5-en-3-ol; 9,12- Octadecad-ienoic acid and Farnesol) from A. maurorum using three solvent, while the best effective solvent was petroluem ether. Therefore, we report that A. maurorum has great potential to be developed into anticancer drugs.

Pharmacological Activity and Nutritional Potential of Buchanania lanzan Spreng

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-113
Author(s):  
Akanksha Awasthi ◽  
Nisha
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Activity ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Plant Science ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Activities ◽  
Nutritional Potential

The plant science that studies the historical and current uses of plants is called ethnobotany. Spices and herbs have since medieval times been categorized as having medicinal properties. India is a land of spices, and several spices have been grown in the country. Buchanania lanzan Spreng, commonly known as char, achar, and chironji, is one among these spices. It has been referred to as one having immense value and medicinal use. The chapter discusses the cultivation, uses, chemical constituents, and therapeutic activities of Buchanania lanzan Spreng and emphasizes the need for and importance of pharmacognostic study.

scholarly journals Flavonoids Profile, Taxonomic Data, History of Cosmetic Uses, Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Aging Potential of Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd

Cosmetics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Duangjai Tungmunnithum ◽  
Nobuyuki Tanaka ◽  
Ayumi Uehara ◽  
Tsukasa Iwashina
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Alpinia Galanga ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
Data History ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Anti Oxidant

Alpinia galanga is a well-known medicinal plant in Southeast Asia and has been used for a long time as food and medicine. A large number of flavonoid phytochemical compounds have been identified in various parts of this medicinal herb. Flavonoids are commonly known as attractive compounds that can be applied to cosmetic or cosmeceutical product development because of their antioxidant, anti-aging and many other potential biological activities. This recent review aims to illustrate and update the taxonomic status as well as the species description that will be helpful for a rigorous identification and authenticate the raw material or living specimen from A. galanga. The flavonoid phytochemical compounds and the bioactivity of this medicinal plant are also provided. The future perspectives and research directions of A. galanga and its flavonoids are pointed out in this study as well.

scholarly journals HELICHRYSUM LONGIFOLIUM AND HELICHRYSUM PEDUNCULATUM: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THEIR MEDICINAL USES, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

2019 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
ALFRED MAROYI
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cytotoxicity Activities ◽  
The University

Helichrysum longifolium and Helichrysum pedunculatum have a long history of medicinal use, particularly managing wounds acquired during male circumcision rites in South Africa. There is a need to evaluate the existence of any correlation between the ethnomedicinal applications, the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of the species. Therefore, in this review, analyses of the botanical, medicinal, and chemical and biological activities of H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum are presented as well as exploring the potential of the two species as important sources of health and pharmaceutical products. Information on the botany, medicinal uses, and phytochemistry and biological activities of H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum was assembled from several internet sources which included Scopus, Google Scholar, Elsevier, Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, SciFinder, and BMC. Additional information was sourced from journal articles, scientific reports, theses, books, and book chapters obtained from the University library. This study showed that alkaloids, flavonoids, linoleic acid, oleic acid, phenol, proanthocyanidin, saponins, and tannins have been identified from the leaves of H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum. The pharmacological research showed that H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum extracts and compounds isolated from the species have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiplasmodial, antiprotozoal, and cytotoxicity activities. For local communities to use H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum extracts with confidence as herbal medicines, there is a need for extensive phytochemical and pharmacological studies. Further research is required to establish the safety profiles of different H. longifolium and H. pedunculatum preparations.

scholarly journals Review on Health Benefits of Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) and Its Inter-cropping Advantage with Maize (Zea mays L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Desta Abayechaw ◽  
Tarekegn Yoseph
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Mentha Spicata ◽  
Alternate Therapy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds

Traditional medicine provides an important health care service and can be used as an alternate therapy. Plants are rich in phytochemical compounds that offer a source of dietary ingredients used to treat various ailments and problems. Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is a rich source of polyphenols. These polyphenols have shown numerous biological activities and health benefits. Also, conserve biodiversity and manage soil-borne pests as well as enhance soil and plant health. Therefore, the review of the present study shows the bioactivity, health effects, and inter-cropping advantages of spearmint.

scholarly journals Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) - The Best Female Reproductive Tonic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 73-84
Author(s):  
Shifali Thakur ◽  
Hemlata Kaurav ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
World Health ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
General Description ◽  
Wound Healing Effect ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Herbal Plant

It is recommended by the World health organization (WHO) the most of the world’s population depends on herbal medicine for their health care. Shatavari, Asparagus racemosus is one of the most significant restorative plant employed by Ayurvedic Vaidyas from ancient times. This herbal plant has wide selection of biological activities and described as a Rasayan in Ayurvedic literatures. Root is the most used part of Shatavari by Ayurvedic Vaidyas. It is one of the most common herbal plant used worldwide and possess various chemical constituents such as Racemoside A, B, C, Shatavarins, Asparanin A, Immunoside, 27 α-dimethyl-1β, 2β,3β-trihydroxy-25-spirost-4-en-19β-oic, 27 α-dimethyl-1β, 2β,3β-trihydroxy-25-spirost-4-en-19β-oic and many others. It is described as a tonic and have lactogenic properties. It has an extensive use in Nervine disorders, Acid peptic diseases, several contagious ailments and as a immunomodulant. It is primarily used in female ailments mainly as galactagogic and several menstrual problems. The chemical constituents of Asparagus racemosus have many pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, wound healing effect, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, antifertility and also skin cancer, pigmentation and many other. Much scientific research on Asparagus racemosus has been conducted over the last years to investigate chemical and pharmacological properties. In this review, the general description, phytochemicals, pharmacological properties, ayurvedic properties and folk uses of Asparagus racemosus are briefly explained. Keywords: Shatavari, Ayurveda, Saponins, Menstrual disorders, Anti-ulcer, Immunomodulatory.

scholarly journals Syzygium Samarangense : A Review on its Pharmacognostical, Pharmacological and Phytochemical Proৎile

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6066-6078
Author(s):  
Greeshma G Nair ◽  
Sathianarayanan S
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Human Colon ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Human Colon Cancer ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
The Family ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The objective of this review is to document briefly about the chemical constituents, pharmacognostical evaluation and biological activities of Syzygium samarangense belongs to the family Myrtaceae. It is generally called Java Apple, Wax Apple, Blume, Chambekka etc. Syzygium samarangense traditionally used as an astringent. It is also used to treat fever and halt diarrhea. The whole plant contains flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, gallic acid, ellagic acid, squalene, botulin, lupeol, sitosterol, mixture of cycloartenol stearate, lupenyl stearate, β-sitosterol stearate, vitamins and minerals which bearing anti-oxidant, anti- microbial, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory, CNS, Anti- diarrheal, anthelmintic and cytotoxic activities. In this review, different parts of the plant, their phytochemical constituents and their corresponding biological activities have been explored. The literatures reported that the fruit part contains carotene, anthocyanin and vescalagin which is used as antioxidant, anti- microbial and hypoglycemic effect. The leaf part contains myricetin, strobopinine, epigallocatechin, aurentiacin which bearing anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect. The alcoholic extracts of leaves, seeds, root bearing analgesic, anti- inflammatory effect in lipopolysaccharide, antioxidant, cytotoxic activity against human colon cancer cell, the studies revealed that the extracts showed a potent anti- microbial activity against salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacillus subtilis, candida albicans etc. The aqueous extract of fruit prevents diabetes mellitus in rats.

scholarly journals Separation and Identification of New Phytocomponents in Methanolic Extract of Leaves of Hairknot Plant (Pergularia daemia) by GC-MS Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1229-1234
Author(s):  
Pallavi A ◽  
Nagababu P ◽  
Hari Babu B ◽  
Brahmaji Rao P
Keyword(s):  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Dibutyl Phthalate ◽  
Capillary Column ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
The Family ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
New Compounds

The investigation was designed to trigger the complete chemical constituents present in the methanolic extract of leaves of hair knot plant; botanically known as Pergularia daemia belongs to the family of the Asclepiadaceae one of the endemic plants of Andhra Pradesh, India by Agilent Technologies Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry and components were well separated on HP-5 MS capillary column consisting of stationary phase of 5% phenyl 95% methylpolysiloxane. The resulted compounds were appropriate to the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) library and the study indicated the presence of different phytochemical compounds. A total of 51 compounds were recognized in the methanolic extract of Pergularia daemia leaves. Further, five new compounds were separated and four of biological importance viz. Pentadecane, Tetratriacontane, Dibutyl phthalate and Squalene were identified. The results of the importance of biologically active phytochemicals in the study recommend, P. daemiaas as a plant of phytopharmaceutical reputation.

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