scholarly journals A Review on the Phytochemistry, Medicinal Properties and Pharmacological Activities of 15 Selected Myanmar Medicinal Plants

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mya Aye ◽  
Hnin Aung ◽  
Myint Sein ◽  
Chabaco Armijos
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Sesbania Grandiflora ◽  
Cassia Auriculata ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Croton Oblongifolius ◽  
Diverse Groups

Medicinal plants are a reservoir of biologically active compounds with therapeutic properties that over time have been reported and used by diverse groups of people for treatment of various diseases. This review covers 15 selected medicinal plants distributed in Myanmar, including Dalbergia cultrata, Eriosema chinense, Erythrina suberosa, Millettia pendula, Sesbania grandiflora, Tadehagi triquetrum, Andrographis echioides, Barleria cristata, Justicia gendarussa, Premna integrifolia, Vitex trifolia, Acacia pennata, Cassia auriculata, Croton oblongifolius and Glycomis pentaphylla. Investigation of the phytochemical constituents, biological and pharmacological activities of the selected medicinal plants is reported. This study aims at providing a collection of publications on the species of selected medicinal plants in Myanmar along with a critical review of the literature data. As a country, Myanmar appears to be a source of traditional drugs that have not yet been scientifically investigated. This review will be support for further investigations on the pharmacological activity of medicinal plant species in Myanmar.

scholarly journals Health Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum as a Medicinal Mushroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (sp1) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanem Bulam ◽  
Nebahat Şule Üstün ◽  
Aysun Pekşen
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Ganoderma Lucidum ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Medicinal Mushroom ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Diverse Groups

Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst., known as “Lingzhi” in China or “Reishi” in Japan, is a well-known medicinal mushroom and traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used for the prevention and treatment of bronchitis, allergies, hepatitis, immunological disorders and cancer. G. lucidum is rarely collected from nature and mostly cultivated on wood logs and sawdust in plastic bags or bottles to meet the demands of international markets. Diverse groups of chemical compounds with pharmacological activities, isolated from the mycelia and fruiting bodies of G. lucidum are triterpenoids, polysaccharides (β-D-glucans), proteins, amino acids, nucleosides, alkaloids, steroids, lactones, lectins, fatty acids, and enzymes. The biologically active compounds as primarily triterpenoids and polysaccharides of G. lucidum have been reported to possess hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, hypocholesterolemic, antihistaminic effects and antioxidant, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and antiangiogenic activities. Several formulations have been developed, patented and used as nutraceuticals, nutriceuticals and pharmaceuticals from G. lucidum’s water or ethanol extracts and rarely purified active compounds. As the result of clinical trials, various products have commercially become available as syrup, injection, tablet, tincture or bolus of powdered medicine and an ingredient or additive in dark chocolate bars and organic fermented medicinal mushroom drink mixes such as green teas, coffees, and hot cacaos. This review has intended to give and discuss recent knowledge on phytochemical and pharmacological compositions, therapeutic and side effects, clinical trials, and commercial products of G. lucidum.

scholarly journals A Review on Natural Plants for Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-236
Author(s):  
K Muni Raja Lakshmi ◽  
M. Kiran ◽  
K. Sai Prasanna
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Calotropis Procera ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Antioxidant Agents ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Natural Plants ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Anti Fungal

The present review aims for the study of phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of some natural plants. The traditional medicinal plants have been found to acquire therapeutic activities significantly antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant properties etc. The plant-derived constituents are majorly for the aliments of used skin disease diabetes, bronchitis, asthma, arthritis, dry cough, ulcer and fever. The antimicrobial activity of the following plants like Justicia adathoda, Lantana Camara, Acacia leucophloea, Holoptelea integrifolia, Calotropis Procera, chlorophytum tuberosum, Bombax ceiba, Bacopa monnieri, Wedelia trilobata, Jatropha gossypifolia were obtained from the extraction of either  leaves, stem or flowers by using ethanol, methanol, aqueous, petroleum ether, chloroform. The phytochemical constituents of the extract have been shown the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, cardiac glucosides tannins, proteins, carbohydrates, saponin, quinines, triterpenes, steroids, polyphenolic, volatile oil, phenols, starch sugar, amino acid, resin and organic acids. This study evidenced the possible use of the mentioned plants as a source of natural medicines which are used as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant agents. Keywords:  Medicinal plants, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants.

scholarly journals HEDYCHIUM SPICATUM BUCH-HAM. (KUCHRI), A TREASURE HOUSE OF ESSENTIAL OILS

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
ISHA KUMARI ◽  
HEMLATA KAURAV ◽  
GITIKA CHAUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
The World ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant

Medicinal plants have a very significant role in the health care system. They are served as the primary source of modern drugs. One of such important medicinal plant is Hedychium spicatum Buch-ham. which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family (ginger family). The plant is commonly known as the spiked ginger lily in English and Kuchri in Hindi and Shati in Sanskrit. It is a commercially valuable plant due to its rhizomes. This rhizomatous plant holds a significant place in Ayurveda due to its extraordinary disease-curing properties. It is mentioned as Shwasahara mahakashaya dravya in Ayurveda. It is used in many folk cultures around the world as a remedy against many diseases like diarrhoea, liver-related problems, pain, vomiting, stomachache, inflammation, nausea, headache, fever etc. It is a therapeutically important plant due to the presence of numerous important essential oils as major phytochemical constituents like 1,8-Cineole, camphene, sabinene, β-pinene, myrcene, α-phellandrene, etc. The main therapeutic properties of the plant are anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, tranquilizer, antipyretic, anti-diabetic, pediculicidal, anti-helminthic etc. The aim of the present review is to provide information related to phytochemistry, therapeutic properties, traditional uses of Hedychium spicatum in Ayurveda and folk medicinal system.

scholarly journals A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF BENINCASA HISPIDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Ayubkhan ◽  
Dr Mathew George ◽  
Dr Lincy Joseph ◽  
Dr K Sujith
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Diuretic Activity ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Vegetable Crop ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Benincasa Hispida ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

Benincasa hispida is a well-known plant and is cultivated throughout the plains of india and on the hills upto 1200 meter altitude. It is a popular vegetable crop widely used for nutritional and medicinal properties especially in asian countries. Benincasa hispida fruit has been valued as a nutritious vegetable as it provide a good source for natural sugars,organic acid, amino acid,vitamins and mineral elements. Phytochemical constituents of this plant are mannitol, triterpenoids, cucurbitin, β-sitosterin, flavanoids, glycosides, carotenes, vitamins and uronic acid. The pharmacological studies revealed that the plant exerted many pharmacological activities such as antiulcer, antihyperlipidemic, antihelmintic, antioxidant, neuropharmacological activity, diuretic activity. Keywords:  Benincasa hispida, antiulcer, diuretic, antihyperlipidemic, antihelminthic.

Medicinal properties of Muntingia calabura L.: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 4509-4512
Author(s):  
Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori ◽  
Viol Dhea Kharisma ◽  
Tridiganita Intan Solikhah
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Novel Drugs ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Muntingia Calabura

Indonesia has abundant medicinal plants, which have been historically used by the population in treating diseases for generations. Traditional Indonesian medicine and the medicinal plants used could lead to the discovery of novel drugs. For example, Muntingia calabura L., also known as kersen, is a well-known medicinal plant that has been used to treat various diseases worldwide. The pharmacological activities and phytochemical composition of the whole plant of M. calabura L. have been investigated and identified by scientists in recent decades. These studies have established the therapeutic potential of kersen for drug discovery. This present review provides an overview of the ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, and phytochemistry of M. calabura L. as they relate to its use against severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Phytochemical Constituents of Guggul and their Biological Qualities

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Simranjeet Singh ◽  
Ravindra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Commiphora Wightii ◽  
Toxicological Studies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Commiphora Mukul ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Herbal Formulations

: In the herbal drug pharmaceutical industry, guggul is enjoying emergent consumer acceptance around the world. In the Indian market, more than fifty formulations of guggul have been introduced by well-known brands including Himalaya, Patanjali and Baidyanath Pharmaceuticals. Basically, guggul is the gum resin from Commiphora wightii (syn. Commiphora Mukul). It has been used to treat various ailments including obesity, osteoarthritis, arthritis, constipation, liver disorders, inflammation, anemia, diabetes, etc. Including medicinal properties, it is used as a good binding agent and mixed in various herbal formulations. To review the major phytochemical, medicinal properties and analytical methods involved in the detection of guggul by using the exhaustive bibliographic research by means of various scientific engines and databases. Guggul contained approximately 66 phytochemical including gallic acid, quercetin, and guggulsterones E and Z. These phytochemicals have a wide range of pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antimutagenic, antivenom and antitumor. It has been noticed that the mode of action of guggulsterone has not been fully explored. Pharmacology and toxicological studies are very few. These works have shown huge literature gap, which is to be fulfilled through the detailed in-vivo and in-vitro studies.

scholarly journals Tissue Culture Studies in Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Haribabu Narra
Keyword(s):  
Withania Somnifera ◽  
Therapeutic Agent ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Microbial Infection ◽  
Culture Studies ◽  
Withanolide A ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Clinical Conditions

Withania somnifera is an important medicinal herb that has been widely used for the treatment of different clinical conditions. The overall medicinal properties of Withania somnifera make it a viable therapeutic agent for addressing anxiety, cancer, microbial infection, immunomodulation, and neurodegenerative disorders. Biochemical constituents of Withania somnifera like withanolide A, withanolide D, withaferin A and withaniamides play an important role in its pharmacological properties. Proteins like Withania somnifera glycoprotein and withania lectin like-protein possess potent therapeutic properties like antimicrobial, anti-snake venom poison and antimicrobial. In this review, we have tried to present different pharmacological properties associated with different extract preparations, phytochemical constituents and protein component of Withania somnifera. Future insights in this direction have also been highlighted.

scholarly journals Nephroprotection in Unani Medicine through Herbal Medicine & their research scope: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4-s) ◽  
pp. 687-695
Author(s):  
Rizwana Khatoon ◽  
Dr. Mohammad Aslam ◽  
Shahid Shah Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Nephroprotective Activity ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

Plants are very potential & vital source for human health and also used therapeutically in the various kidney disorders due to presence of phytochemical constituents. There are numerous herbs existing that have more pharmacological activities including with nephroprotective activity. Now a days herbal drugs are verified & proved as nephroprotective agents and used for improving renal health, even reverse renal damages. The current review is targeted to explain the Unani & modern concept of kidney disorders, nephrotoxicity and the list of scientifically proved medicinal plants having nephroprotective activity medicinal plants which used in the treatment of renal disorders. Keywords: Nephroprotection, Unani Medicine, Kidney disorders

scholarly journals A Review of Common Medicinal Plants in Chin State, Myanmar

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1801301
Author(s):  
Zaw Min Thu ◽  
Mya Mu Aye ◽  
Hnin Thanda Aung ◽  
Myint Myint Sein ◽  
Giovanni Vidari
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
The People ◽  
Natural Remedies ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents ◽  
Croton Oblongifolius ◽  
Myrica Nagi

Promising sources of novel bioactive compounds include plants growing in several third-world countries where the local flora is still largely uninvestigated. A paradigmatic example is represented by medicinal plants growing in Myanmar, especially in Chin State, in northwestern Myanmar. This is one of the least developed areas of the country where the people still use natural remedies derived from a rich biodiversity. This review mainly covers the investigations done on phytochemical constituents and biological activities of 20 medicinal plants, namely Alangium chinense, Anemone obtusiloba, Anneslea fragrans, Antidesma bunius, Croton oblongifolius, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Ficus heterophylla, Gaultheria fragrantissima, Hydnocarpus kurzii, Leea macrophylla, Leucas cephalotes, Millingtonia hortensis, Myrica nagi, Olax scandens, Pimpinella heyneana, Pterospermum semisagittatum, Ruellia tuberosa, Smilax zeylanica, Stemona burkillii, and Tadehagi triquetrum, that have long been used in the Chin State for curing various diseases. These plants have been selected on the basis of their medicinal uses not only in Myanmar but also in the related Ayurvedic healing system. Moreover, besides their medicinal importance, most of them grow in the Chin State more abundantly than in other regions of Myanmar. Although the efficacy of some of these plants have been verified scientifically, the chemical constituents and biological activities of most of them still need to be investigated to confirm the claimed therapeutic effects.

Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia): From a Variety of Traditional Medicinal Application to its Novel Roles in Various Diseases: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Habeeba S. Shaikh ◽  
Siddiqua S. Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Psoralea Corylifolia ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Pharmacological Aspect ◽  
Biologically Active Compound ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Psoralea corylifolia (Leguminosae) commonly known as babchi or babachi has been used in different traditional system of various aliments since, ancient time. Psoralea corylifolia grow throughout Asia and India or many other countries. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review on the phytochemical and pharmacological aspect of Psoralea corylifolia. In traditional medicine, it has been used in treatment of various diseases such as leucoderma skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases, nephritis, osteoporosis, and cancer vitiligo, poisoning, for conception, caries, deafness, filarial. The stem, seeds, leaves, of this plant containe a variety of biologically active compound such as flavonoids, coumarins, phenols, benzofurans, benzopyrans, quinines, sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, steroids, and some other components. Those have varuous medicinal properties. The different part of the plant showed the antimicrobial, antipregnancy, estrogenic, antitumor, antioxidant, and many other pharmacological activities. The article focus on traditional as well as modern use and various activities of the plant.

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