scholarly journals Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart. (Fabaceae) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany, and Bioactivities: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (17) ◽  
pp. 3831
Author(s):  
Nair Silva Macêdo ◽  
Zildene de Sousa Silveira ◽  
Antonio Henrique Bezerra ◽  
José Galberto Martins da Costa ◽  
Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Toxicological Profile ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

Caesalpinia ferrea C. Mart., popularly known as “Jucá” or “Pau-ferro”, belongs to the Fabaceae family, and is classified as a native and endemic species in Brazil. Numerous studies that portray its ethnobotany, chemical composition, and biological activities exist in the literature. The present study aimed to systematically review publications addressing the botanical aspects, uses in popular medicine, phytochemical composition, and bioactivities of C. ferrea. The searches focused on publications from 2015 to March 2020 using the Scopus, Periódicos Capes, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases. The leaves, fruits, seeds, and bark from C. ferrea are used in popular medicine to treat disorders affecting several systems, including the circulatory, immune, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and conjunctive systems. The most commonly found chemical classes in phytochemical studies are flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, and other phenolic compounds. The biological properties of the extracts and isolated compounds of C. ferrea most cited in the literature were antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and healing potential. However, further studies are still needed to clarify a link between its traditional uses, the active compounds, and the reported pharmacological activities, as well as detailed research to determine the toxicological profile of C. ferrea.

scholarly journals Recent Progress of Propolis for Its Biological and Chemical Compositions and Its Botanical Origin

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviane Cristina Toreti ◽  
Helia Harumi Sato ◽  
Glaucia Maria Pastore ◽  
Yong Kun Park
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Botanical Origin

Propolis is the generic name given to the product obtained from resinous substances, which is gummy and balsamic and which is collected by bees from flowers, buds, and exudates of plants. It is a popular folk medicine possessing a broad spectrum of biological activities. These biological properties are related to its chemical composition and more specifically to the phenolic compounds that vary in their structure and concentration depending on the region of production, availability of sources to collect plant resins, genetic variability of the queen bee, the technique used for production, and the season in which propolis is produced. Many scientific articles are published every year in different international journal, and several groups of researchers have focused their attention on the chemical compounds and biological activity of propolis. This paper presents a review on the publications on propolis and patents of applications and biological constituents of propolis.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Plantago major L. in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 314-318
Author(s):  
DO THI VIET HUONG ◽  
PHAN MINH GIANG ◽  
DO HUY HOANG ◽  
NGUYEN ANH PHUONG ◽  
TRIEU ANH TRUNG
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Postprandial Glucose ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Plantago Major ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Ic50 Values

Plantago major L. in Vietnam was investigated for its chemical composition and also evaluated the biological activities against enzyme α- glucosidase and free radicals activities. The powder mixture of dried leave and roots of this species was extracted separately by three solvents: dichloromethane, water, water:alcohol (50:50, v:v). The chemical composition of dichloromethane extract was analyzed by GC-MS system to identify eighteen components, out of which eight biologically active compounds viz. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, n-hecxadecanoic acid, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-methyl ester, allogibberic acid, β-tocopherol, campesterol, γ-sitosterol, lup-20(29)-en-3-ol and friedenlan-3-one were presented. The concentration of radical scavenging activity DPPH expressed by IC50 for water, water:alcohol (50:50, v:v) and dichloromethane with 208.7, 89.3 and 62.05 μg/mL, respectively. The dichloromethane, water and water:alcohol (50:50, v:v) extract of Plantago major exhibited α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 116.4, 302.7, 195.9 μg/mL, respectively, which was comparable with acarbose (98.4 μg/mL). Plantago major L. in Vietnam may be effective inhibitors as the antidiabetic candidate and helpful to reduce the postprandial glucose levels.

scholarly journals Variations in Essential Oil Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex L.f.) D. Don from Different Geographical Origins—A Critical Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11097
Author(s):  
Ana Lima ◽  
Filipe Arruda ◽  
Jorge Medeiros ◽  
José Baptista ◽  
João Madruga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Cryptomeria Japonica ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Endogenous Factors ◽  
Wood Processing ◽  
Social Environmental

The scientific community is paying increasing attention to plant waste valorization, and also to “greener” practices in the agriculture, food and cosmetic sectors. In this context, unused forest biomass (e.g., leaves, seed cones, branches/twigs, bark and sapwood) of Cryptomeria japonica, a commercially important tree throughout Asia and the Azores Archipelago (Portugal), is currently waste/by-products of wood processing that can be converted into eco-friendly and high added-value products, such as essential oils (EOs), with social, environmental and economic impacts. Plant-derived EOs are complex mixtures of metabolites, mostly terpenes and terpenoids, with valuable bioactivities (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neuroprotective, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiviral and pesticide), which can find applications in several industries, such as pharmaceutical, medical, aromatherapy, food, cosmetic, perfumery, household and agrochemical (e.g., biopesticides), with manifold approaches. The EOs components are also of value for taxonomic investigations. It is known that the variation in EOs chemical composition and, consequently, in their biological activities and commercial use, is due to different exogenous and endogenous factors that can lead to ecotypes or chemotypes in the same plant species. The present paper aims to provide an overview of the chemical composition, biological properties and proposals of valorization of C. japonica EO from several countries, and also to indicate gaps in the current knowledge.

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Amburana cearensis (Allemão) ACSm

Molecules ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Zildene de Sousa Silveira ◽  
Nair Silva Macêdo ◽  
Suieny Rodrigues Bezerra ◽  
Abolghasem Siyadatpanah ◽  
Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Brazilian Semiarid ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Internet Searches

Amburana cearensis (Allemão) ACSm. belongs to the Fabaceae family and occurs in the Brazilian semiarid, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru. Numerous studies that portray its ethnobotany, use in popular medicine, chemical composition, and biological activities exist in the literature. This review aimed to provide an overview of the chemical composition, ethnopharmacology, and biological activities associated with A. cearensis and its isolated constituents. Information was collected from internet searches in the Scopus, Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases were performed covering publications from 1997–2020. An ethnopharmacological literature analysis revealed that A. cearensis is used to treat a wide range of respiratory disorders in addition to intestinal, circulatory, and inflammatory problems. Coumarins, flavonoids, phenolic glycosides, phenolic acids, phenylpropanoid derivatives, and triterpenoids, among others, have been reported as active compounds, with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) being the main analytical technique used. The A. cearensis extracts and compounds presented several biological activities, including antimicrobial, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and myorelaxant activities, among others. This review provides a useful bibliography for future investigations and A. cearensis applications; however, future studies should focus on its toxic effects and the mechanisms of action of its extracts and isolated constituents to guide clinical applications.

Ethnopharmacology, pharmacological activities, and chemistry of the Hypericum genus

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Omambia Mokoro Vincent ◽  
◽  
Joseph Mwanzia Nguta ◽  
Eric Simon Mitema ◽  
Fredrick Mutie Musila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Microbial Infections ◽  
Safety Studies ◽  
Hypericum Species

There are over 500 species in the Hypericum genus worldwide. Crude extracts from Hypericum species have been reported in folkloric medicine as analgesics, anthelmintics, astringents, antidepressants, diuretics, and anti-inflammatories. The current review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of local uses, pharmacological activities, and phytochemical composition of different extracts generated from Hypericum species. The review data was collected via literature search from Google, Google Scholar, Medline, Pubmed, Mendeley, Science Direct, Chemical Abstracts, Web of Science, and Scopus. The most studied of the entire Hypericum genus is H. perforatum, approved to manage mild depression. Other species that have been reported to have ethnomedicinal value are H. erectum, H. monogynum, H. attenuatum, H. japonicum, H. beanii, H. monantheum, H. wightianum, H. scabrum, H. monogynum, H. monogynum, H. geminiflorum, H. ascyron, H. seniawinii, H. elodeoides, H. petiolulatum, H. wightianum, H. hengshanense, H. japonicum, and H. revolutum. Over 900 phytochemicals have been isolated from the Hypericum genus plant species, mostly phenolics, and terpenoids. Studies have been carried out to validate the ethnopharmacological use of extracts from Hypericum species against depression, cancer, inflammation, and microbial infections. There are limited safety studies involving medicinal plants from the Hypericum genus; however,further investigations on toxic effects, phytochemical composition, and biological activities are necessary to validate the medicinal uses of plant species of the Hypericum genus empirically. The present article reviews ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and toxicology of the Hypericum genus, which several communities have used to treat various conditions.

scholarly journals Fragaria Genus: Chemical Composition and Biological Activities

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radu Claudiu Fierascu ◽  
Georgeta Temocico ◽  
Irina Fierascu ◽  
Alina Ortan ◽  
Narcisa Elena Babeanu
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Components ◽  
By Products ◽  
Fragaria Species

The strawberries represent in our days one of the main fresh fruits consumed globally, inevitably leading to large amounts of by-products and wastes. Usually appreciated because of their specific flavor, the strawberries also possess biological properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory effects. In spite of the wide spread of the Fragaria genus, few species represent the subject of the last decade scientific research. The main components identified in the Fragaria species are presented, as well as several biological properties, as emerging from the scientific papers published in the last decade.

scholarly journals Artemisia annua, a Traditional Plant Brought to Light

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (14) ◽  
pp. 4986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axelle Septembre-Malaterre ◽  
Mahary Lalarizo Rakoto ◽  
Claude Marodon ◽  
Yosra Bedoui ◽  
Jessica Nakab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Artemisia Annua ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Immunomodulatory Properties

Traditional remedies have been used for thousand years for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries. Of growing interest, the plant Artemisia annua, known for its malarial properties, has been studied for its numerous biological activities including metabolic, anti-tumor, anti-microbial and immunomodulatory properties. Artemisia annua is very rich in secondary metabolites such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and phenolic compounds, of which the biological properties have been extensively studied. The purpose of this review is to gather and describe the data concerning the main chemical components produced by Artemisia annua and to describe the state of the art about the biological activities reported for this plant and its compounds beyond malaria.

scholarly journals Propolis: A Complex Natural Product with a Plethora of Biological Activities That Can Be Explored for Drug Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Silva-Carvalho ◽  
Fátima Baltazar ◽  
Cristina Almeida-Aguiar
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Scientific Attention

The health industry has always used natural products as a rich, promising, and alternative source of drugs that are used in the health system. Propolis, a natural resinous product known for centuries, is a complex product obtained by honey bees from substances collected from parts of different plants, buds, and exudates in different geographic areas. Propolis has been attracting scientific attention since it has many biological and pharmacological properties, which are related to its chemical composition. Severalin vitroandin vivostudies have been performed to characterize and understand the diverse bioactivities of propolis and its isolated compounds, as well as to evaluate and validate its potential. Yet, there is a lack of information concerning clinical effectiveness. The goal of this review is to discuss the potential of propolis for the development of new drugs by presenting published data concerning the chemical composition and the biological properties of this natural compound from different geographic origins.

scholarly journals Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng (Gac fruit): An abundant source of nutrient, phytochemicals and its pharmacological activities

2020 ◽  
pp. 1844-1854
Author(s):  
Priscilla Jayanthi Thavamany ◽  
Hong Lim Chew ◽  
Sreeramanan S. ◽  
Bee Lynn Chew ◽  
Ming-Thong Ong
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Momordica Cochinchinensis ◽  
Β Carotene

Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) is an exploitable perennial dioecious fruit found commonly in Southeast Asian countries (SA). Gac fruit has been traditionally used in folk medicine due to its high medicinal and nutritive value. Generally, the aril of the fruit is used as a red colourant for cuisines and supplement for healthier vision. Gac fruit is highly rich in lycopene and β- carotene, fatty acids, vitamin E, polyphenols like phenolic acids, flavonoids and trypsin inhibitors. These compounds are linked with many important bioactivities such as provitamin A, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer and anticancer activities. This paper reviews the findings on nutritional properties, phytochemical composition and the biological activities of Gac fruit. The review has also briefly discussed the suitable conditions for the storage and utilisation of the fruit in food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries

scholarly journals Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.): A Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaber El-Saber Batiha ◽  
Amany Magdy Beshbishy ◽  
Lamiaa G. Wasef ◽  
Yaser H. A. Elewa ◽  
Ahmed A. Al-Sagan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Herbaceous Plant ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Traditional Remedy

Medicinal plants have been used from ancient times for human healthcare as in the form of traditional medicines, spices, and other food components. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an aromatic herbaceous plant that is consumed worldwide as food and traditional remedy for various diseases. It has been reported to possess several biological properties including anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, renoprotective, anti-atherosclerotic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antihypertensive activities in traditional medicines. A. sativum is rich in several sulfur-containing phytoconstituents such as alliin, allicin, ajoenes, vinyldithiins, and flavonoids such as quercetin. Extracts and isolated compounds of A. sativum have been evaluated for various biological activities including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities among others. This review examines the phytochemical composition, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacological activities of A. sativum extracts as well as its main active constituent, allicin.

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