scholarly journals NUTRITIVE EVALUATION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF UNDERUTILIZED INDIGENOUS EDIBLE FRUITS OF VELLIANGIRI HILLS, COIMBATORE DISTRICT

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-109
Author(s):  
Aghil Soorya A ◽  
Thenmozhi K ◽  
Karthika K ◽  
Jamuna S ◽  
Paulsamy S
Keyword(s):  
Appreciable Amount ◽  
Phyllanthus Emblica ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
Phosphorous Content ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Limonia Acidissima

The study was aimed to explore the nutritional status of 5 indigenous edible fruits viz., Ziziphus jujuba, Limonia acidissima, Ziziphus oenoplia, Phyllanthus emblica and Ficus racemosa along with their phytochemical profile. Phosphorous content was determined using indophenol blue method; K, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn contents were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Qualitative and quantitative estimations were carried out using standard procedures. In the present study, all the investigated samples presented substantial amount of P, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn content. The qualitative analysis revealed the presencealkaloids, phenols and flavonoids in all the five investigated samples. However, tannins were detected only in Limonia acidissima and Ficus recemosa; whereas steroids were absent in Limonia acidissima and Phyllanthus emblica. The quantitative analysis also exhibited appreciable amount of phenolic (47 to 85 mg GAE/g sample) and flavonoid contents (12 to 61 mg RE/g sample). Thus the study confirmes that wild edible fruits investigated are a promising source of essential nutrients such as P, K, Ca, Zn, Mg and Fe. Phytochemical study also confirmed the presence of the adequate quantities of secondary metabolites of medicinal importance thus exemplifies therapeutic values.

scholarly journals A PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY ON EUPATORIUM GLANDULOSUM

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
SILPA M ◽  
SURESH JOGHEE ◽  
HAMSALAKSHMI
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Soxhlet Method ◽  
Alcohol Ethyl

Objective: Eupatorium glandulosum is a useful medicinal plant belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is traditionally used to treat various diseases such as wound healing, antioxidant, and antiproliferative. The present study was aimed to investigate the physicochemical and phytochemical properties of various extracts of aerial parts of E. glandulosum. Methods: The E. glandulosum plant materials were extracted using the solvents alcohol, ethyl acetate, and chloroform by Soxhlet method. The extracts were screened for physiochemical constants, preliminary phytochemical analysis for carbohydrates, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. The quantitative phytochemical analysis was carried out for total flavonoid and total phenols using standard procedures. Results: The physiochemical constituents such as total ash, acid-insoluble ash, and water-soluble ash were found to be 14.25% (w/w), 5% (w/w), and 7.30% (w/w), respectively. The preliminary phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. The flavonoid content of the plant extracts was found to be in the descending order ethyl acetate ˃alcohol ˃chloroform and the phenolic content was found to be alcohol ˃ethyl acetate ˃chloroform. Conclusion: The result showed the presence of phytochemical constituents and higher values of phenolic and flavonoid content make the plant useful for the formulation of the different drugs for human uses for treating various diseases.

Antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of stems of Smilax zeylanica in vitro

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nasir Uddin ◽  
Taksim Ahmed ◽  
Sanzida Pathan ◽  
Md. Mamun Al-Amin ◽  
Md. Sohel Rana
Keyword(s):  
Petroleum Ether ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Dpph Assay ◽  
Cytotoxic Potential ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Standard Procedures

AbstractPlant-derived phytochemicals consisting of phenols and flavonoids possess antioxidant properties, eventually rendering a lucrative tool to scavenge reactive oxygen species. This study was carried out to evaluate in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of methanolic extract and petroleum ether extracts ofPhytochemical screening was done following standard procedures. Antioxidant activity was tested using several in vitro assays, viz., 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, NO assay, HPreliminary phytochemical study revealed the presence of flavonoids and glycosides in both extracts. Methanolic extract was found to possess stronger antioxidant potential than petroleum ether extracts in all assays. The ICThese findings demonstrate that methanolic extracts could be considered as potential sources of natural antioxidant, whereas petroleum ether extracts could be explored for promising anticancer molecules.

Qualitative analysis of the herb fagopyrum sagittatum gilib grown in pot culture

2020 ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
A. S. Soldatov ◽  
N. V. Nesterova ◽  
N. V. Biryukova
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Thin Layer Chromatography ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Layer Chromatography ◽  
Pot Culture

This article is devoted to the phytochemical study of fresh and dried samples of buckwheat grass, the preparation of which was carried out from plants cultivated in pot culture using pharmacopoeial qualitative reactions. The presence of tannins and flavonoids was identified, and using the method of thin-layer chromatography, using GSO Rutin, rutin was identified, which allows us to consider potted buckwheat culture as a promising source of rutin production.

Phytochemical study of Crambe tatarica Sebeok, a promising source of medicinal plant extracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Turalin Bauyrzhan ◽  
Kurbatova Natalya ◽  
Inelova Zarina ◽  
Kupriyanov Andrey ◽  
Kurmanbayeva Мeruert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Medicinal Plant Extracts ◽  
Promising Source

scholarly journals Fitoquímica De Lippia Citriodora K cultivada en Ecuador y su actividad biológica.// Phytochemistry of Lippia citriodora K grown in Ecuador and its biological activity

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (29) ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Elington Vélez ◽  
Haydelba D’Armas ◽  
Carmita Jaramillo-Jaramillo ◽  
Ana Paola Echavarría-Vélez ◽  
Chinwe Christy Isitua
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Lippia Citriodora ◽  
Promising Source

Se realizó un estudio fitoquímico de metabolitos secundarios, actividad antimicrobiana y letal del extracto metanólico de las partes botánicas de Lippia citriodora K (cedrón). Se detectó la presencia taninos, polifenoles, triterpenos y esteroles insaturados para las hojas, flores y tallo; fenilpropanoides y catequinas para tallos y flores; alcaloides para hojas y flores; saponinas para  hojas y tallos. Además, las flores exhibieron la presencia de cumarinas y metilencetonas. Todos los extractos metanólicos mostraron una acción bactericida alta contra cepas de Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus y Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a excepción del extracto de las flores que exhibió una actividad antibacteriana moderada o mediana contra cepas de S. aureus. Además, se observó un efecto antifúngico moderado del extracto de las hojas, y una actividad alta de los extractos del tallo y flores, contra la cepa del hongo Candida albicans. Todos los extractos mostraron letalidad significativa (<1000 µg/ml) frente a nauplios de Artemia salina a las 24 h de exposición (168,77, 82,19 y 172,76 µg/ml para las hojas, tallo y flores, respectivamente); donde el extracto del tallo presentó mayor letalidad con CL50 de 82,19 µg/ml, considerado altamente tóxico según CYTED. Se puede inferir que la especie L. citriodora es una fuente promisoria de metabolitos secundarios bioactivos con actividad farmacológica.AbstractThis research was based on a phytochemical study of secondary metabolites, lethal and antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of botanical organs  Lippia citriodora K (lemon verbena). It was detected the presence of tannins, polyphenols, triterpenes and unsaturated sterols for leaves, flowers and stem; phenylpropanoids and catechins for stems and flowers; alkaloids for leaves and flowers; saponins for leaves and stems. In addition, the flowers exhibited the presence of coumarins and methylenketones. Methanolic extracts showed high bactericidal action against strains of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the antimicrobial bioassay, except for the flowers which exhibited moderate activity against S. aureus strains. Furthermore, moderate antifungal effect was observed for leaves extract and high activity for stem and flowers extracts against the strain of Candida albicans fungus. All extracts showed significant lethality (<1000 μg/ml) against A. salina nauplii at 24 h of exposure (168.77, 82.19 and 172.76 μg/mL for leaves, stems and flowers, respectively); where the methanolic extract of the stem showed the highest lethality with LC50 value of 82.19 μg/ml, considered highly toxic according to CYTED. It can be inferred that L. citriodora is a promising source of bioactive secondary metabolites with pharmacological activity.

scholarly journals Toxic, but beneficial compounds from endophytic fungi of Carica papaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Peter M. Eze ◽  
Dominic O. Abonyi ◽  
Chika C. Abba ◽  
Peter Proksch ◽  
Festus B. C. Okoye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Endophytic Fungi ◽  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Fusarium Equiseti ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Fungal Secondary Metabolites

Abstract Fungi remain a promising source of novel biologically active compounds with potentials in drug discovery and development. This study was aimed at investigating the secondary metabolites from endophytic Fusarium equiseti and Epicoccum sorghinum associated with leaves of Carica papaya collected from Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria. Isolation of the endophytic fungi, taxonomic identification, fermentation, extraction and isolation of fungal secondary metabolites were carried out using standard procedures. Chromatographic separation and spectroscopic analyses of the fungal secondary metabolites yielded three toxigenic compounds - equisetin and its epimer 5’- epiequisetin from F. equiseti and tenuazonic acid from E. sorghinum These compounds are known to possess several beneficial biological properties that can be explored for pharmaceutical, agricultural or industrial purposes.

scholarly journals Proximate, Anti-Nutrient and Vitamin Composition of Full-Fat and Defatted Seed Flour of Telfairia occidentalis

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 1256
Author(s):  
Yetunde Alozie ◽  
Akaninyene Udo ◽  
Catherine Orisa
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Vegetable Protein ◽  
Appreciable Amount ◽  
Seed Flour ◽  
Fortified Food ◽  
A Value ◽  
Telfairia Occidentalis ◽  
Standard Procedures

Studies were conducted to determine the proximate and anti-nutrient composition of full-fat and defatted seed flour of Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) using standard procedures. The defatted seed flour (DSF) indicated higher protein content (46.55%) while the full-fat seed flour (FSF) presented a value of 10.20%. The lipid (35.78%), carbohydrate (42.27%), and caloric values (531.90 Kcal/100 g) obtained for FSF were respectively higher than values of similar determinations for DSF. The anti-nutritional analyses of the FSF showed slightly higher oxalate content (44.00 mg/100 g) while cyanide, phytate and tannin levels were higher in DSF. The vitamin A composition of FSF (9.18 mg/100 g) was higher than that of DSF (0.84 mg/100 g) while DSF indicated higher vitamin C (74.44 mg/100g) content. These results revealed that the seed flour of Telfairia occidentalis contains an appreciable amount of nutrients and vitamins. The levels of toxicants in both FSF and DSF samples were low and below toxic levels. The seed flour of Telfairia occidentalis can be exploited as a cheap and valuable source of vegetable protein in fortified food products formulation.

Extensive Exploration of Ayurvedic Herbs to Prioritize Anti-Viral Drugs Alike Phytochemicals Against SARS-CoV-2 Using Network Pharmacology

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Choudhary ◽  
Vikram Singh
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Network Pharmacology ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Protein Targets ◽  
Thlaspi Arvense ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba ◽  
Regulate Protein ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
High Level ◽  
Promising Source

<div>The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which emerged in Wuhan, China, is continuously spreading worldwide, creating a huge burden on public health and economy. Currently, no specific vaccine or drug exists against SARS-CoV-2 virus, the causative agent of COVID-19. Ayurveda, the oldest healing-schema of Traditional Indian Medicinal (TIM) system, is considered as a promising CAM therapy to combat various diseases and disorders. To explore the regulatory mechanisms of 7,258 Ayurvedic herbs (AHs) against SARS-CoV-2, in this study, multi-targeting and synergistic actions of the constituent 34,472 phytochemicals (APCs) are investigated using a comprehensive approach comprising of network-pharmacology and molecular docking. By evaluating 292 APCs having high-level of similarity with anti-viral drugs in DrugBank for their binding affinity against 24 SARS-CoV-2 proteins, we develop and analyze a high confidence “Bi-regulatory network” of 115 APCs having ability to regulate protein targets in both virus and its host human-system. Immunomodulatory prospects of the antiviral drugs alike potentially effective phytochemicals (PEPs) are presented as a special case study, highlighting the importance of 6 AHs (Zea mays, Cucurbita maxima, Pisum sativum, Thlaspi arvense, Calophyllum inophyllum, Ziziphus jujuba) in eliciting the antiviral immunity at initial stages of infection. The mechanistic actions of PEPs against cardiovascular complications, diabetes mellitus and hypertension are also investigated to address the regulatory potential of Ayurvedic herbs in dealing with COVID-19 associated comorbidities. The study further reports 12 PEPs as promising source of COVID-19 comorbidity regulators.</div>

scholarly journals Phytochemical and Biological Activities of Four Wild Medicinal Plants

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar Ali Shad ◽  
Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Riaz Ullah ◽  
Naser M. AbdEl-Salam ◽  
H. Fouad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Syzygium Cumini ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Copper Manganese ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba ◽  
Antioxidant Agent ◽  
Promising Source

The fruits of four wild plants, namely,Capparis decidua, Ficus carica, Syzygium cumini, andZiziphus jujuba, are separately used as traditional dietary and remedial agents in remote areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The results of our study on these four plants revealed that the examined fruits were a valuable source of nutraceuticals and exhibited good level of antimicrobial activity. The fruits of these four investigated plants are promising source of polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and saponins. These four plants' fruits are good sources of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and chromium. It was also observed that these fruits are potential source of antioxidant agent and the possible reason could be that these samples had good amount of phytochemicals. Hence, the proper propagation, conservation, and chemical investigation are recommended so that these fruits should be incorporated for the eradication of food and health related problems.

scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF ZYGOPHYLLUM ALBUM EXTRACT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Belmimoun A ◽  
Meddah B ◽  
Side Larbi K ◽  
Sonnet P.
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Promising Source

The aerial parts of Zygophyllum album L. are used in folk medicine as an anti-diabetic agent and as a drug active against several pathologies. In this work we present the chemical composition of Algerian phenolic extracts obtained by different solvents and extraction methods The phytochemical study was based on a colometer method, Phenolic compound content and LC/ESI-MS analyses The methanolic extract of zygophyllum album was at least the best extract studied for its quantitative and qualitative richness in phenolic compounds All Z.album extracts and specially the methanolic one are a promising source of health products for functional food or nutraceutical industries.

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