PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF MEYNA SPINOSA ROXB. EX LINK.

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Pashupati Yadav ◽  
Rimjhim Sheel ◽  
Baidyanath Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Small Tree ◽  
Polar Solvents ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Stomach Pain ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Plant ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

Background: Meyna spinosa of family Rubiaceae is a spinous, armed small tree or large shrub. It is a signicant ethnomedicinal plant widely distributed in India, Bangladesh, China, and Myanmar. The plant parts of Meyna spinosa has been consumed as traditional or folk medicine to treat different health-related problems such as diabetes, diphtheria, stomach pain, headache, liver problem, indigestion, throbbing urination, and skin problems such as pimples and acne problems. Aim: To study the phytochemical prole of stem and leaves of M. spinosa Objectives: To study the presence or absence of phytochemicals in polar and non polar solvents. Method: The different phytochemicals of Meyna spinosa in their stem and leaves have been analysed qualitatively and quantitatively in three non-polar solvents viz., chloroform, petroleum ether and hexane and three polar viz., ethanol, methanol and distilled water in terms of Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Phenols, Steroids, Tannins and terpenoids, diterpinoids etc. Results: The solvent extracts of stem and leaves of M. spinosa showed the presence of alkaloids, avonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, carbohydrates, glycosides, steroids, phlobatannin, terpenoids, diterpenoid, anthraquinones, carotenoids, anthocyanin, coumarin, fatty acids, proteins, amino acids, emodins and phytosterol. The stem and leaves of Meyna spinosa contain a signicant amount of phytochemicals viz. alkaloid, avonoids, phenolic, saponins and tannin. However, stem contained relatively higher amounts of phytochemicals than leaves. Conclusions:The present study contributes valuable information of bioactive compounds in stem and leaves of Meyna spinosa. Methanol, ethanol and aqueous extracts of stem and leaves had all the phytochemicals like avonoids, glycosides, saponins, phenols, steroids, tannins and terpenoids.

Anatomy, histochemistry and phytochemical profile of leaf and stem bark of Bathysa cuspidata (Rubiaceae)

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Peçanha de Miranda Coelho ◽  
João Paulo Viana Leite ◽  
Líria Granato Nunes ◽  
Marília Contin Ventrella
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Phytochemical Profile ◽  
Microscopy Techniques ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Bathysa cuspidata (A. St. Hil.) Hook. f. ex K. Schum. is a species native to the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil, with stem bark currently used in folk medicine. Uncontrolled bark collections cause problems of environmental sustainability, making it necessary to evaluate more abundant and renewable new sources of raw plant material, such as leaves. This work evaluated the anatomy, histochemistry and phytochemistry of leaves and stem bark of B. cuspidata, aiming to find similarities in the chemical composition between these plant parts and to provide anatomical data to supplement the quality control of this plant drug. Common light and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used in the anatomical and histochemical studies. Thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography were used for the phytochemistry analysis. The concentration of total phenolics was determined using the Folin–Ciocalteau method and the contents of proanthocyanidins using the vanillin reagent. The leaves and bark of B. cuspidata display morphoanatomical characters common to the family Rubiaceae. The histochemical and phytochemical results reveal similarities and differences between the leaves and bark of B. cuspidata, suggesting that the extracts of both parts should be considered and subjected to pharmacological studies in order to investigate the effectiveness of the therapeutic actions reported in folk medicine.

scholarly journals Rock Samphire, a Candidate Crop for Saline Agriculture: Cropping Practices, Chemical Composition and Health Effects

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Anestis Karkanis ◽  
Nikolaos Polyzos ◽  
Maria Kompocholi ◽  
Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Market Needs

The recent market trends for functional healthy foods have rekindled the interest in wild edible species and created a market niche for high added value products. The current supply, mainly supported by plants collected from the wild, cannot meet increasing market needs; therefore, it is of major importance to establish cropping protocols and further valorize wild plants for culinary and industrial applications. Sea fennel is a wild edible halophyte that is an important ingredient in local cuisines and is also used in folk medicine for its beneficial health effects. Its valorization has not been commercially explored on a great scale and more efforts are needed to integrate the species in farming systems. The present review compiles the most recent reports regarding the farming practices that could allow for the establishment of cultivation protocols for farmers, while the main constraints that hinder the further exploitation of the species are also presented. Moreover, this review presents the most up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition (e.g., chemical composition of the aerial parts and volatile compounds in essential oils) and the health-related effects of various plant parts (e.g., antimicrobial, insecticidal and anticholinesterase activities) aiming to reveal possible alternative uses that will increase the added value of the species and will contribute to its commercial exploitation. Finally, the future remarks and the guidelines that have to be followed are also discussed.

Investigation of Nutritional Contents, Antioxidant and Immunostimulatory Activities of Aqueous Extract from Laguncularia racemosa Leaves

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayane Kelly Dias do Nascimento Santos ◽  
Cristiane Moutinho Lagos de Melo ◽  
Elivânia Maria da Silva ◽  
Vanessa Silva de Almeida ◽  
Iranildo José da Cruz Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Proliferation Index ◽  
Laguncularia Racemosa ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Biological Tests ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

Background: One of the four most incident species in mangrove is the Laguncularia racemosa, plant widely used in popular medicine against inflammation and fever. Objective: Here, L. racemosa was investigated in relation to their phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, citotoxicity, antimicrobial and immunostimulatory effect. Method: Aqueous extract was obtained from leaves of plant, its phytochemical profile was investigated through UPLC method, the antioxidant assays performed were TAA, DPPH, ABTS, nitrite and lipid peroxidation assay. Antimicrobial assays were made using standard strains. For all biological tests were used mice splenocytes and from these cell cultures were measured cytotoxicity, proliferation index and cytokines production. Results: Laguncularia racemosa leaves showed the presence of ions, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and high concentration of phenolic compounds. Antioxidant activities were promoted by aqueous extract, especially in DPPH and NO assays. Extract in 6 µg/mL did not induce significant cell death, stimulated the cell proliferation and the IL-4 production. Moreover, decreases of proinflammatory cytokines IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-6 were found. Conclusion: The presence of essential nutrients, significant antioxidant activity and immune stimulation confirm the use of this plant in folk medicine against inflammation.

scholarly journals Cytogenotoxicity of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf (lemon grass) aqueous extracts in vegetal test systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saulo M. Sousa ◽  
Pâmela S. Silva ◽  
Lyderson F. Viccini
Keyword(s):  
Root Development ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Root Tip ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Cellular Behavior ◽  
Lettuce Seeds ◽  
Lemon Grass ◽  
Poaceae Family

The lemon grass, Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf, is an important species of Poaceae family commonly used in the folk medicine in many countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of aqueous extracts from C. citratus leaves on Lactuca sativa (lettuce) root tip meristem cells by cytogenetic studies that have never been done before for lemon grass extracts. For this, lettuce seeds were treated for 72h with different concentrations of lemon grass aqueous extracts (5; 10; 20 and 30 mg/mL). The percentage of germination, root development and cellular behavior were analyzed, and the results showed that the highest concentration of aqueous extracts reduced the mitotic index, the seed germination and the root development of lettuce. The extracts have also induced chromosome aberrations and cellular death in the roots cells of L. sativa.

scholarly journals The Anti-Rheumatoid Arthritis Property of the Folk Medicine Dianbaizhu (Gaultheria leucocarpa var. yunnanensis, Ericaceae)

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1400901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Xie ◽  
Yi Lu ◽  
Cheng Yan ◽  
Rui Jiang ◽  
Weirui Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Effective Components ◽  
Water Fractions ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Preferred Species ◽  
Necrosis Factor ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

The Chinese folk medicine Dianbaizhu, consisting of Gaultheria species, is widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by several minority nationalities. The species and plant parts of this genus used as Dianbaizhu in clinical application are confused. In order to elucidate the species and the medicinal parts, as well as to ascertain the effective components and the probable optimal source of Dianbaizhu, the different plant parts and polarity fractions of its mainstream species, G. leucocarpa var. yunnanensis were investigated. The inhibition of nitric oxide and tumor necrosis factor produced in macrophage J774 were used to assess the anti-inflammatory effect of those samples. G. leucocarpa var. yunnanensis may be the preferred species for anti-RA effect. The underground parts of this taxon showed the best anti-inflammatory and anti-RA activities; the n-butanol and water fractions of the underground parts may be the most anti-RA active.

scholarly journals A Folk Medicine: Passiflora incarnata L – Phytochemical Profile with Antioxidant Potency

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Helan Soundra Rani Michael ◽  
Nazneen Bobby Mohammed ◽  
Subramaniam Ponnusamy ◽  
Wesely Edward Gnanaraj
Keyword(s):  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Antioxidant Potency ◽  
Phytochemical Profile ◽  
Passiflora Incarnata

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACT OF THE AROMATIC PLANT CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-29
Author(s):  
Umadevi. D ◽  
K.U.M.A Rafeeq
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Aromatic Plant ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Oil Extract

Cymbopogon citratus, widely known as lemongrass is used as folk medicine for several disease conditions. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the essential oil extract of C. citratus revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds like alkaloids, avonoids, saponins, tannins and phenolic compounds in the aqueous extracts. Essential oil was extracted from C. citratus leaves and its chemical constituents were identied by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

scholarly journals Comparative allelopathic potential of metabolites of two Alternanthera species against germination and seedling growth of rice

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mehmood ◽  
A. Tanveer ◽  
M.A. Nadeem ◽  
Z.A. Zahir
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Alternanthera Philoxeroides ◽  
Infested Soil ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Seedling Vigor ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Vigor Index ◽  
Aqueous Leaf Extract

A laboratory study was conducted to investigate the allelopathic effect of aqueous extracts of plant parts of Alternanthera philoxeroides and A. sessilis and soil incorporated residues on germination and seedling growth of rice (Oryza sativa). Aqueous extracts prepared from different plant parts of Alternanthera species delayed rice germination. Alternanthera philoxeroides and A. sessilis inhibited rice germination by 9-100% and 4-49%, respectively. Germination of rice seeds was reduced with increasing concentration of aqueous leaf extracts of both weed species. Early seedling growth (root and shoot lengths) and seedling vigor index were significantly reduced by 5% aqueous leaf extract compared with distilled water treated control. Germination, root and shoot lengths, root and shoot dry weights and seedling vigor index of rice were drastically reduced by 3 and 4% in residue infested soil compared with residue free soil. The inhibitory effect of A. philoxeroides in terms of germination and seedling growth of rice was greater than that of A. sessilis. Five percent aqueous leaf extract and 4% residue infested soil of A. philoxeroides caused complete failure of rice seed germination. Alternanthera philoxeroides contained water soluble phenolics, namely 4 hydroxy-3-methoxy benzoic acid (16.19 mg L-1) and m-coumaric acid (1.48 mg L-1), whereas Alternanthera sessilis was rich in chlorogenic acid (17.85 mg L-1), gallic acid (11.03 mg L-1) and vanillic acid (9.88 mg L-1). The study indicates that the allelopathic potential of Alternanthera species may play an important role in enhancing the invasiveness of these species and may suppress rice plants in the vicinity.

scholarly journals Comparison of allelopathic effects of some brassica species in two growth stages on germination and growth of sunflower

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 52-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Jafariehyazdi ◽  
F. Javidfar
Keyword(s):  
Germination Rate ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Hypocotyl Length ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Brassica Spp ◽  
Full Flowering ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Two Stages

Members of Brassicaceae have been frequently cited as allelopathic crop. The toxic effect of Brassica spp. may be caused by hydrolysis products of glucosinolates that occur in substantial amounts in the vegetative parts of Brassica spp. This study investigated the allelopathic potential of Brassica napus, B. rapa and B. juncea on the sunflower seed germination and seedling growth. Aqueous extracts of three species from two stages (full flowering and straw) of sampling were separately made with 0 (distilled water), 10, 20, 30 and 40% concentrations. This experiment was conducted in 2 × 3 × 5 factorial arrangement based on completely randomized design with five replications. There was a highly significant difference among different concentrations of extracts and also between two stages of extraction. All aqueous extracts significantly affected sunflower germination, germination rate, seedling root and hypocotyl length, fresh and dry matter weight when compared with distilled water control. The greatest concentration showed a stronger inhibitory effect. Root length was more sensitive to extracts than hypocotyl length.

scholarly journals Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don: A Natural Source for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atul Kabra ◽  
Natália Martins ◽  
Rohit Sharma ◽  
Ruchika Kabra ◽  
Uttam Singh Baghel
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Synthetic Seed ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Myrica Esculenta

Myrica esculenta (Myricaceae) is a popular medicinal plant most commonly found in the sub-tropical Himalayas. It is widely used in folk medicine to treat several ailments such as asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, inflammation, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and ear, nose, and throat disorders. Due to its multidimensional pharmacological and therapeutic effects, it is well recognized in the ayurvedic pharmacopeia. However, the recent upsurge in M. esculenta use and demand has led to illicit harvesting by the horticultural trade and habitat loss, pushing the plant to the brink of extinction. Thus, the present review aims to provide updated information on M. esculenta botany, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, toxicity, and conservation methods, as well as also highlight prospective for future research. Particular emphasis is also given to its antioxidant potential in health promotion. In-depth literature was probed by searching several sources via online databases, texts, websites, and thesis. About 57 compounds were isolated and identified from M. esculenta, and the available reports on physicochemical parameters, nutritional and high-performance thin-layer chromatography analysis of bioactive plant parts are portrayed in a comparative manner. Friendly holistic conservation approaches offered by plant biotechnology applications, such as micropropagation, germplasm preservation, synthetic seed production, and hairy root technologies are also discussed. Nonetheless, further studies are needed to propose the mechanistic role of crude extracts and other bioactives, and even to explore the structure–function relationship of active components.

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