scholarly journals Canna indica L. (Cannaceae): A review on phytochemical, medicinal, pharmacological and biological studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-s) ◽  
pp. 520-523
Author(s):  
Prashant Kumar Yadav ◽  
S.S. Sisdia O
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Pharmacological Profile ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Canna Indica ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Biological And Pharmacological Activities

This review article aims to supply in order which is necessary to assert and look at its pharmacognostic, biological and pharmacological profile. Every part of Canna has valuable properties that can serve humankind so the whole plant can be extensively studied for further research aspects. Considering the extensive uses of C. indica L. roots, leaves and rhizomes, the present article work is an attempt to explore phyto-compounds present in Canna indica L. roots leaves, and rhizomes possibly answerable for unusual pharmacological activities exhibited and thereby therapeutic uses predictable to them. This article mainly emphasized on phytoconstituents present in various parts of Canna indica L. and their corresponding biological and pharmacological activities. Keywords: Canna indica L., origin, phytoconstituents, biological and pharmacological activities

An Up-to-Date Review on Citrus Flavonoids: Chemistry and Benefits in Health and Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama M. Ahmed ◽  
Sameh F. AbouZid ◽  
Noha A. Ahmed ◽  
Mohamed Y. Zaky ◽  
Han Liu
Keyword(s):  
Neurodegenerative Disorders ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Citrus Fruits ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Citrus Flavonoids ◽  
Main Class ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
Biological And Pharmacological Activities

: Flavonoids, the main class of polyphenols, are characterized by the presence of 2-phenyl-benzo-pyrane nucleus. They are found in rich quantities in citrus fruits. Citrus flavonoids are classified into flavanones, flavones, flavonols, polymethoxyflavones and anthocyanins (found only in blood oranges). Flavanones are the most abundant flavonoids in citrus fruits. In many situations, there are structure-function relationships. Because of their especial structures and presence of many hydroxyls, polymethoxies and glycoside moiety, the flavonoids have an array of multiple biological and pharmacological activities. This article provides an updated overview of the differences in chemical structures of the classes and members of citrus flavonoids and their benefits in health and diseases. The review article also sheds light on the mechanisms of actions of citrus flavonoids in the treatment of different diseases including arthritis, diabetes mellitus, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders as well as liver, kidney and heart diseases. The accumulated and updated knowledge in this review may provide useful information and ideas in the discovery of new strategies for use of citrus flavonoids in the protection, prevention and therapy of diseases.

scholarly journals Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological profile of Colebrookea oppositifolia Smith

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6-s) ◽  
pp. 233-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kumar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Corneal Opacity ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Pharmacological Profile ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Flavone Glycoside ◽  
Flavone Glycosides ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Methoxy Flavone ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Colebrookea oppositifolia commonly known as ‘Bhaman’ is distributed throughout India from the Himalayas down to Deccan. The plant is used traditionally as such as dermatitis, dysentery, fever, headache, peptic ulcer, haemostatic, wounds, as anti-fertility agent, fungicide, and the roots of the plant has been most widely used for the treatment of epilepsy.. Medicinally, it has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like treating corneal opacity or conjunctivitis, sore eyes due to its anti-inflammatory properties, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antihelmintic, antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, cytotoxic activity, anticonvulsant, antiulcer, antimicrobial, anti-fertility, antipyretic and insecticide. Further, studies reveal the presence of various phytochemical constituents mainly flavone glycosides viz. chrysin, negletein, landenein; leaves contain 5,6,7- tri-methoxyflavone, 5,6,7,4'-tetramethoxyflavone, acteoside, and quercetin in the bark; root contains stearic, palmitic, oleic acids, triacontanol, flavone glycoside echioidin, 5,6,7-trimethoxyflavone and 4',5,6,7- tetra methoxy flavone; sugars and vitamins have also been isolated from this plant. These studies reveal that Colebrookea oppositifolia is a source of medicinally active compounds and have various pharmacological effects; hence, this drug encourage finding its new therapeutic uses. Keywords: Colebrookea oppositifolia, wound healing, anticonvulsant, Lamiaceae

scholarly journals TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISEASES BY CANNA INDICA L. - A PROMISING HERB

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Vanita Kanase ◽  
Sunita Vishwakarma
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Canna Indica ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Traditional Remedy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Human Use

In recent years, ethnobotanical and traditional application of natural compounds, principally of plant origin established much attention as they are well tested for their effectiveness and generally believed to be non-toxic for human use. Canna indica L. is a tropical herb belonging to the family Cannaceae. It has been extensively used in a traditional remedy for the treatment of many complaints. The phytochemical analysis of C. indica exhibited that it contained various phytochemicals including alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, anthocyanin pigments, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, tannins, phlobatannins, saponins, carbohydrates, proteins, oils, and many other chemical compounds. The pharmacological studies showed that this plant exerted anthelmintic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, cytotoxic, hemostatic, hepatoprotective, molluscicidal, and other effects. This review attempts to illuminate the available literature on C. indica (L.) with respect to ethnobotany, chemical constituents, and summary of numerous pharmacological activities. Every part of C. indica has valuable properties that can serve humanity so the whole plant can be broadly studied for further research aspects.

A Review on Pharmacognostical and Pharmacological Activities of Lagenaria siceraria Species

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Pragya Nigam ◽  
Bina Gidwani ◽  
Hemant Kumar Dhongde ◽  
Anshita Gupta ◽  
Chanchal Deep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Lagenaria Siceraria ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Pharmacological Profile ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Entire Plant ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Cucurbitaceae Family

The Cucurbitaceae family consists of about 735 species. The present study includes detailed aspects of species of Lagenaria siceraria(Mol.) Standley is a medicinal plant. The plant mainly contains carbohydrates, protein, fats and amino acids. The active constituent of Lagenaria is cucurbitacin, lagenin and various mineral matters. In most of the countries lagenaria has been used as antioxidant, cardiotonic, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antihepatotoxic, antitumor, anti HIV, anti proliferative agent. Thus, lagenaria posses broad spectrum of pharmacological activities. Moreover, the entire plant and its parts like fruit, fruit pulp, seeds, epicarp etc. shows medicinally important properties. This review article focuses on the pharmacognostic, phytochemistry and pharmacological profile of Lagenaria.

Review Article on Traditional out look of Smilax zeylanica

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Shaik Abdul Saleem ◽  
Bathula Lakshmi ◽  
J.N. Suresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Venereal Diseases ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Plant Leaf ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Anticonvulsant Activities

Since time immemorial plants have been used for various needs such as food, fodder, construction, dyes and medicine. Smilax zeylanica L., belonging to the monocotyledon family Smilacaceae, is a dioecious climbing shrub with woody stem. The plant is used as a substitute for Sarsaparilla. In this review, we present updated information on the ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities shown by S. zeylanica by referring standard flora, journal articles and various search engines. Whole plant or certain parts of the plant (leaf, root, rhizome, fruit and stem) are used ethnobotanically in several countries for several purposes such as fodder, vegetable and in the treatment of diseases like skin diseases, piles, dysentery, venereal diseases, rheumatism, toothache, arthritis, and urinary complaints. The plant is reported to contain many chemicals and diosgenin, smilagenin, β-sitosterol, hydroxytyrosol, squalene and sarsapogenin are few among the important phytochemicals. A number of bioactivities such as antimicrobial, cytotoxic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antioxidant, antidiabetic and anticonvulsant activities have been shown by the plant. Overall, it can be concluded that S. zeylanica is a plant which is extensively utilized ethnobotanically for various therapeutic applications and is shown to exhibit a range of bioactivities, the results of which justifies the ethnobotanical uses of the plant. Further, S. zeylanica can be screened for developing bioactive phytochemicals which can be used as lifesaving drugs.

scholarly journals Sebastiania chamaelea (L.) Mull.Arg. - Phytochemical characters

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Honey Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Back Ground

Abstract:  the preliminary phytochemical screening is the foremost step to standardize a drug and also to predict its pharmacological activities. The therapeutic uses of the drug Sebastiania chamaelea (L.) Mull.Arg have been described in Hortus Malabaricus and Yogamrutham. To give a back ground to claim its therapeutic efficacy and also to validate the profile of the drug before the scientific community, the preliminary phytochemical screening of the whole plant have been done. It includes the assessment of physicochemical parameters and estimation of phytoconstituents. It has been found that the drug contains the fiber (21.08%), total sugar (4.49%), reducing sugar (3.44%), tannin (8.5%), phenol (1.36%) and pH 3.9. the qualitative analysis of the phytoconstituents showed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, carbohydrates, phenols, tannins and steroids. The presence of these pytoconstituents can be the reason behind the therapeutic efficacy of the drug Sebastiania chamaelea (L.) Mull.Arg. and thus can look forward for the pharmacological exploration of the drug.  

scholarly journals A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF HETEROCYCLIC PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS POTENT ANTIVIRAL AGENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
SAGMA EG ◽  
BASKAR LAKSHMANAN
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Anti Hiv

Pyrimidine nucleus exhibited remarkable pharmacological activities. The review of an article indicates that the compounds having pyrimidine nucleus have a wide range of therapeutic uses that include antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, antiviral, anti-HIV, antihypertensive, sedatives and hypnotics, anticonvulsant, and antihistaminic. This review article is intended to describe the antiviral activity of a compound containing the pyrimidine nucleus. The chemistry of pyrimidine is a thriving field for the study of their pharmacological uses. Numerous methods for the synthesis of pyrimidine as also their diverse reactions offer enormous scope in the field of medicinal chemistry. The review article aims to reveal the work reported on the antiviral synthetic pyrimidine compound and the chemistry and biological activities of pyrimidine during the past few decades. During this review article, we are mainly focusing the viral activities in different derivatives of pyrimidine nucleus. Therefore, we are going to discuss some important issues such as the good ideas to resist our increasing viral disease and the importance of a pyrimidine nucleus in the viral drugs. Hence, these are the main things we are going to discuss in this article.

GUL-E- SURKH (Rosa damascena Mill.) AND ITS THERAPEUTIC USES DESCRIBED IN UNANI LITERATURE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 411-414
Author(s):  
Nazamuddin Md ◽  
Wadud Abdul ◽  
Najeeb Jahan ◽  
Tanwir Alam M ◽  
Asim Mohammad Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Indication ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Rosa Damascena ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Rose Flower ◽  
Therapeutic Uses

Gul-e-Surkh (Rose flower) is the Persian name for the Rosa damascena Mill. In Unani system of medicine Rose flower is used for medicinal purposes. Ibn Sina considers Gul-e- Surkh as one of the best drug for liver. Rose flower in various doses form and/or in combination with many other drugs are indicated in various disease. It is commonly being used as general tonic for Lungs, Stomach, Intestine, Liver, Rectum, Kidney, Heart, and Uterus. Fresh flowers are purgative and dried one is astringent in properties. In this review article authors try to encompass the therapeutic indication of Rosa damascena Mill described in Unani literature.

Flâneur or Choraster: A Review of the Travel Narrator In the Formation of the Tourist Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-562
Author(s):  
Stephen Wearing ◽  
Stephen Schweinsberg ◽  
Patricia Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
The Gaze ◽  
The People ◽  
Tourist Experience

Media representations of destinations play a powerful role in tourism appeal. The narrator assumes a role infused with knowledge and power, employing discourse to describe and interpret places and people to entice armchair audiences to not only travel vicariously alongside them, but to follow in their footsteps. This review article uses the English actor and writer Michael Palin to examine this phenomenon through the lens of the flâneur and choraster. Palin's travels have traditionally been viewed based on their ability to create space from the perspective of a representational voice of authority. In the present article, we wish to ask whether the power of the travel narrator for tourism is perhaps better expressed in their ability to develop a counter (or chora discourse), one where we are able to see space as locally contested. Palin's narrator expresses appreciation of his reliance on the people (chora) that inhabit the spaces he visits. His narrations of travel evidence how the flâneur perspective is influenced (and/or disrupted) by a chora in two ways—that which influences the perspective before travel and directs the gaze, and those that occupy and inscribe meaning on the spaces that are traveled to, that influences and/or forms experience.

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