scholarly journals Terminalia arjuna: A Potential Ayurvedic Cardio Tonic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236
Author(s):  
Shifali Thakur ◽  
Hemlata Kaurav ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Tree Bark ◽  
Terminalia Arjuna ◽  
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Arjunolic Acid ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Herbal Plant

Herbal plants have been a significant source of therapeutic agents to cure human diseases. Plants are being in use for treating various kinds of diseases across the world. Terminalia arjuna is a widely used herbal plant since ancient times. The ancient indian practitioners utilized the powdered tree bark of arjuna for the treatment of "hritshool" (angina) and other cardiovascular problems. Terminalia arjuna is regionally called as arjuna which belongs to the combretaceae family. The plant is utilized as a medicine in the various indigenous system like ayurveda, siddha and unani. Arjunic acid, arjunolic acid, arjungenin, arjunone, arjunolone and luteolin, gallic acid, ellagic acid, oligomeric proanthocyanidins (opcs), phytosterols are the major phytoconstituents of Terminalia arjuna that possesses many useful biological properties like anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifeedant, cardio protective, etc. Various clinical evidence of Terminalia arjuna and its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. The present review is summarizing the phytomedicinal value of Terminalia arjuna in ayurveda and the folk system of medicine.

scholarly journals Examination of Antigout Activity of Apiumgraveolens in Three Different Solvent Extract

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S2) ◽  
pp. 936-940
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Tissue ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Anticoagulant Activity ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Glucose Lowering ◽  
The Family ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Bioactive Phytochemicals ◽  
Herbal Plant

Herbal plants are an important source of natural active products that are different based on the mechanism and biological properties of the plant. Celery (Apiumgraveolens) is considered as a native medicinal plant of Europe. This medicinal herbal plant is used as a medicine for the treatment of various ailments. Apiumgraveolens is a plant from the family apiaceae has been undergone study by several scientists. Apiumgraveolens involves in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, lowering blood glucose, Lowering blood pressure, strengthening the cardio system, antifungal, anti-inflammatory & anticoagulant activity. Apiumgraveolens leads to an increased amount of calcium and decreased amount of potassium in the cardiac tissue. The essential oil of Celery has an antibacterial effect as well. The current finding illuminates the importance of Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity of Apiumgraveolens Linn in three different solvents Ethanol, Ethyl acetate & Hexane which acts against the disease state called Gout.The review strongly proves that the Apiumgraveolens has been as a good source of medicine in treating various diseases. There is also a consideration to identify the bioactive phytochemicals present in the plant Celery (Apiumgraveolens Linn)

scholarly journals Compositional Characteristics of Glucuronide Conjugates in Regional Glechoma hederacea var. longituba Herbal Extracts Using a Set of Polyphenolic Marker Compounds

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2353
Author(s):  
Young Hye Hahm ◽  
Kun Cho ◽  
Yeong Hee Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Hot Water ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Marker Compound ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Technology ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Marker Compounds ◽  
Herbal Plant ◽  
Glechoma Hederacea

Glechoma hederacea var. longituba (GHL) is one of many herbal plants widely used in hot herbal teas and in oriental prescriptions to treat various diseases. Although the beneficial effects of GHL may be influenced by differences in the composition of active constituents in the herbal extracts, there are few reports on the compositional characteristics of GHL herbal extracts to date. In this study, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry technology was used for comparative analysis of constituents in hot-water extracts of GHL samples obtained from various cultivating provinces in South Korea. A set of marker panel consisting of nine polyphenolic compounds, including glucuronide conjugates in particular, was constructed and used to monitor the compositional characteristics in each GHL extract. Our findings show that some of the marker compounds, including rosmarinic acid, were persistently observed as major constituents in the analyses of the 22 GHL sample extracts, whereas, interestingly, other marker compounds such as polyphenol-glucuronic acid conjugates displayed dramatic differences in compositional ratios. This chromatographic approach using the marker compound panel can be applied to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate compositional characteristics in the GHL extracts, and can also be useful for quality assays of the GHL herbal plant in medicinal and industrial fields.

Diosgenin: Therapeutic Action, Pharmacology and Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Sanasam Sanjeev ◽  
◽  
Maibam Sunita Devi ◽  
Khushboo Maurya ◽  
Vikas Kumar Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Drug Development ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Herbal Product ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Action ◽  
Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Diosgenin [25R-spriost-5-en-3þ-ol], is an important steroidal metabolite found in various plant species. The discovery of diosgenin has made it one of the most researched and studied herbal product. Moreover, there is excellent opportunity to address whether diosgenin plays a role in chemoprevention versus therapy, or both. However, rigorous experimental based evidence in support of ethnomedicine-derived notions would lead to the development of products relevant to drug development. The health beneficial effects of diosgenin are further extended to its potential role to treat other ailments such as HIV and hepatitis-C infections as well as liver diseases. There is little information regarding the bioavailability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of diosgenin in relation to its health beneficial effects. It has been reported to have wide spectrum of biological properties that contributes to several diseases in its role as a health beneficial phytochemical by citing new studies.

scholarly journals Solid-Phase Extraction of Aristolochic Acid I from Natural Plant Using Dual Ionic Liquid-Immobilized ZIF-67 as Sorbent

Separations ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Pei Chen ◽  
Xiaoman Li ◽  
Xuemin Yan ◽  
Minglei Tian
Keyword(s):  
Solid Phase Extraction ◽  
Aristolochic Acid ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Phase Extraction ◽  
Liquid Adsorption ◽  
Successful Separation ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Aristolochic Acid I ◽  
Herbal Plant

(1) Background: ZIF-67 is one of the most intriguing metal–organic frameworks already applied in liquid adsorption. To increase its adsorption performance, dual ionic liquids were immobilized on ZIF-67 in this research; (2) Methods: The obtained sorbent was used to adsorb aristolochic acid I (AAI) in standard solutions. Then, the sorbent was applied in solid-phase extraction to remove AAI from Fibraurea Recisa Pierre extracted solution. (3) Results: By analyzing the adsorption models, the highest adsorption capacity of immobilized sorbent (50.9 mg/g) was obtained at 25 °C within 120 min. In the SPE process, 0.02 mg of AAI was removed per gram of herbal plant, the adequate recoveries were in the range of 96.2–100.0%, and RSDs were 3.5–4.0%; (4) Conclusions: The provided experimental data revealed that ZIF-67@EIM-MIM was an excellent potential sorbent to adsorb and remove AAI from herbal plant extract, and the successful separation indicated that this sorbent could be an ideal material for the pretreatment of herbal plants containing AAI.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Leaf Litter Mulching and Incorporation on Skid Trails for the Recovery of Soil Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties of Mixed Broadleaved Forests

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 625
Author(s):  
Meghdad Jourgholami ◽  
Azadeh Khoramizadeh ◽  
Angela Lo Monaco ◽  
Rachele Venanzi ◽  
Francesco Latterini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Soil Compaction ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Soil Protection ◽  
Natural Soil ◽  
Compacted Soils ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Forest Logging ◽  
Soil Recovery

Engineering applications can be used to mitigate the adverse effects of soil compaction and amend compacted soils. Previous literature has highlighted the beneficial effects of interventions such as litter mulching and incorporation on skid trails. However, little is known about the effectiveness of these alternatives in restoring forest soil quality after forest logging. The objective of this study was to properly elucidate the effects of the above mentioned soil protection methods, litter incorporation before skidding (LI) and litter mulching after skidding (LM), on the recovery of compacted soil’s physico-chemical and biological properties on skid trails over a 2-year period in the Hyrcanian forests of Iran to identify the best option for restoration intervention. The litter used in both methods consisted of dried leaves of the hornbeam and maple tree in three intensities of 3, 6, and 9 Mg ha−1. The results showed that the application of both methods (LI and LM) significantly improved the soil properties when compared to the untreated skid trail. Results showed that the recovery values of soil properties in the LI treatments were significantly higher than those of the LM. The recovery values of soil properties by 6 and 9 Mg ha−1 were significantly higher than those of 3 Mg ha−1, while the differences were not significant between 6 and 9 Mg ha−1. Our findings showed that soil properties were partially recovered (70–80%) over a 2-year period from treatment, compared to untreated, but the full recovery of soil properties required more time to return to the pre-harvest value. Overall, the results of this study demonstrated that the application of soil protection methods accelerates the process of recovering soil properties much faster than natural soil recovery, which can take more than 20 years in these forests.

Lukrecja – czy tylko słodka? Badania kliniczne, bezpieczeństwo stosowania, preparaty

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Antoniak ◽  
Marlena Dudek-Makuch ◽  
Wiesława Bylka
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Licorice Root ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Gastrointestinal Ulceration

Licorice has been used in medicine for ancient times. Licorice root contains active compounds with different activities: saponins, flavonoids, coumarins and essential oil. It shows diverse biological properties. This article presents current achievements with clinical trials and creates new possibilities to use licorice in therapy. It has been proved effectiveness of licorice preparations in infectious diseases of respiratory tract, aphthous stomatitis, in dermatoses and also in skin care. The conducted researches on licorice preparations, especially DGL, present on the pharmaceutical market, which are recommended in gastrointestinal ulceration, have not proved their anti-ulcerative effect. The results of some clinical trials may, however, raise doubts due to the small groups and sometimes the lack of randomization or standardization of the studied preparation. Due to its sweet taste, it is used as a corrigens.

scholarly journals Chemical composition, antimicrobial activity and biological properties of essential oils

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Hossein Saeidnejad ◽  
Peyman Rajaei
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Antioxidant Agents ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Oil Repellent

Essential oils constitute a heterogeneous collection of chemical compounds. Their main characteristics are that they all synthesized by plants and are volatile and mostly soluble in ethanol. They have traditionally been obtained from plants and they have been widely used for insecticidal, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Essential oils contains about 20–60 components at quite different concentrations and they are characterized by two or three major components at fairly high concentrations. Lately, the essential oils and various extracts of plants have gained special interest as sources of natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agents because of the resistance to antibiotics that some microorganisms have acquired and the possible toxicities of the synthetic antioxidants. Spices consumed daily in different types of food to improve flavors, since ancient times, are well known for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. During recent decades, numerous numbers of plants have been monitored for their possible role as repellents and insecticides. In this review, the chemical composition profile of some important medicinal plants was evaluated, then antimicrobial properties of a number of essential oils was compared. Antioxidant activity of some essential oils was also considered. Finally, essential oil repellent properties an an important characteristics was evaluated. Further investigation for available data related to the other biological properties of medicinal plants essential oil is recommended.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v9i2.12043 International Journal of Life Sciences 9 (2) : 2015; 9-13

scholarly journals An Overview of the Various Uses of Ephedra distachyaL. from the Past to the Present

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Mansureh Ghavam ◽  
Zeinab Soleimaninejad
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Ephedra Distachya ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Review Study

Background: Nowadays, many people believe in traditional medicines and use them for different diseases. Knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional medicine has been practiced for centuries through trial and error, and many important treatments for the disease have been passed down from one generation to the next. Ephedra is a valuable plant and has been used to treat diseases since ancient times. Accordingly, this study aims to comprehensively introduce Ephedra distachya L. in traditional medicine. Methods: In this review study, databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, and books on medicinal plants in Persian and English languages were searched to collect data. The keywords included "ephedra", "traditional medicine", "goat’s beard", and "medicinal plants". Results: Many resources highlighted the importance of using ephedra due to its useful properties. Experimental studies in traditional medicine show the effect of this plant in the prevention of diseases, such as asthma and bronchitis. Conclusion: Considering the beneficial effects of ephedra and scientific evidence about its effects, further studies are needed to better understand the use of this plant in traditional medicine.

scholarly journals KAJIAN ETNOBOTANI TUMBUHAN OBAT OLEH ETNIS MASYARAKAT DI DUSUN ARAS NAPAL KIRI DAN DUSUN ARAS NAPAL KANAN DESA BUKIT MAS KECAMATAN BESITANG KABUPATEN LANGKAT

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Jamilah Nasution ◽  
Putri Dwi Masitah ◽  
Riyanto Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Herbal Plant

Based on this observation, thre are 42 species of beneficial herbal plant from 27 family  grown in  Dusun Aras Napal Kiri and  Dusun Aras Napal Kanan, Desa Bukit Mas Kabupaten Langkat. The parts of plant usefully are leave (22  species or 47,83%), rizomes ( 8 species or17,39%), latex (4 species or 8,70%), seed (3 species or 6,52%), stem and root are each (2 species or 4,35%), and flower (only 1 species or 2,17%).The Javanese is the Etnis who use the most herbal plants (34 species) whilst Karo and Batakness uses 20 species and 19 species.  The wealth  of the herb can be used into 4 categories sch as Medecine (60,47%), Healthcare(30,23%), Beautycare (4,65%), and medicare (4,65%). Keywords: Ethnobotany, medicinal plant, Aras Napal

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