scholarly journals Fritillaria roylei Hook. in Western Himalaya: Species Biology, Traditional Use, Chemical Constituents, Concern and Opportunity

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 375-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod K. Bisht ◽  
Bir S. Negi ◽  
Arvind K. Bhandari ◽  
Laxman S. Kandari
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Traditional Use

Ethnomedicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Aspects of the Genus Berberis Linn: A Comprehensive Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roohi Mohi-ud-din ◽  
Reyaz Hassan Mir ◽  
Prince Ahad Mir ◽  
Saeema Farooq ◽  
Syed Naiem Raza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses

Background: Genus Berberis (family Berberidaceae), which contains about 650 species and 17 genera worldwide, has been used in folklore and various traditional medicine systems. Berberis Linn. is the most established group among genera with around 450-500 species across the world. This comprehensive review will not only help researchers for further evaluation but also provide substantial information for future exploitation of species to develop novel herbal formulations. Objective: The present review is focussed to summarize and collect the updated review of information of Genus Berberis species reported to date regarding their ethnomedicinal information, chemical constituents, traditional/folklore use, and reported pharmacological activities on more than 40 species of Berberis. Conclusion: A comprehensive survey of the literature reveals that various species of the genus possess various phytoconstituents mainly alkaloids, flavonoid based compounds isolated from different parts of a plant with a wide range of pharmacological activities. So far, many pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti-hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory both in vitro & in vivo and clinical study of different extracts/isolated compounds of different species of Berberis have been reported, proving their importance as a medicinal plant and claiming their traditional use.

scholarly journals A preliminary study on the antimicrobial activities and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of the ethyl acetate extract of Dennettia tripetala G. Baker seeds

Bio-Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1094-1102
Author(s):  
UF Babaiwa ◽  
SO Eraga ◽  
EO Ojugo ◽  
O Erharuyi ◽  
JO Akerele
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Fatty Acid Esters ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Dennettia Tripetala

The study investigated the antimicrobial properties and the chemical composition of ethyl acetate extract of Dennettia tripetala (pepper fruit) seeds. Crude extract obtained by maceration of pulverized seeds in ethyl acetate was evaluated for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger using standard agar-well diffusion method. GC-MS method was used to determine the chemical constituents of the extract. The extract was oily, yellowish-brown with a yield of 1.66 % and had activity against most of the test microorganisms, with inhibition zone diameters ranging between 10 to 25 mm. About 41 chemical constituents were present in the extract with formic acid methyl esters and fatty acids accounting for 57.23 and 18.49 % respectively. Ethyl acetate extract of Dennettia tripetala seeds possessed antimicrobial activity against bacteria but not fungi. The observed activity may be due to the presence of formic and fatty acid esters in the seed. The study further established a scientific proof for the traditional use of Dennettia tripetala seed extracts in treating microbial infections.  

scholarly journals Tamanu oil and skin active properties: from traditional to modern cosmetic uses

OCL ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. D504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phila Raharivelomanana ◽  
Jean-Luc Ansel ◽  
Elise Lupo ◽  
Lily Mijouin ◽  
Samuel Guillot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
French Polynesia ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Calophyllum Inophyllum ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Skin Healing

Calophyllum inophyllum L. (Calophyllaceae), locally called “tamanu” in French Polynesia, is an evergreen pantropical tree growing mostly along the seashores. Its barks, leaves, and fruits are still used in traditional medicine. The oil expressed from the nuts has been also traditionally used. Tamanu oil is topically applied on skins as well as mucous membrane lesions. This oil is especially recommended to heal all kinds of skin ailments. Bioassays and different assessments of Tamanu oil revealed numerous biological activities (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, wound healing…), so bringing scientific evidence of beneficial effects of this oil on human skin healing. Such biological properties may explain the use of tamanu oil as an active cosmetic ingredient recorded as “Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil” by the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). Most of the bioactive properties of tamanu oil are attributed to oil composition including the presence of resinous compounds in tamanu oil beside common fatty acids, which constitutes a unique characteristic of this healing oil. Actually, resinous part of tamanu oil is known to contain bioactive secondary metabolites mostly constituted by neoflavonoids including pyranocoumarin derivatives. Herein, chemical constituents and biological properties of tamanu oil are presented with a focus of its traditional use inspiring modern valuations related to cosmetic field.

scholarly journals Chemical constituents and their alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity from the stems of taxotrophis ilicifolius

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1334-1340
Author(s):  
Truong Nhat Van Do ◽  
Hai Xuan Nguyen ◽  
Tho Huu Le ◽  
Mai Thanh Thi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Syringic Acid ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Chromatography Method ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Phenolic Constituents ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Treatment Of Diabetes

Taxotrophis ilicifolius, called "Gai quít" in Vietnam, belonged to the family of Moraceae. The stems of T. ilicifolius are used in traditional medicine to cure pimples, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial... By column chromatography method together with thin layer chromatography on the ethyl acetate extract of its stems, six compounds were isolated including wogonin (1), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (2), vanillic acid (3), vanillin (4), syringic acid (5), and syringaldehyde (6). Their chemical structures were elucidated by extensive NMR spectroscopic analysis and comparison with the literature data. The isolated compounds were tested fora-glucosidase inhibitory activity. All compounds showed more potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values 42–142 mM, than that of a positive control acarbose (IC50, 214.5 mM). Among all isolates, compounds 2, 4 and 6 exhibited significant a-glucosidase inhibitory activity with the IC50 values of 49.7, 42.6 and 55.9 mM, respectively. From the present investigation, all these compounds were isolated for the first time as well as their a-glucosidase inhibitoryactivity of T. ilicifolius. These results suggested that the traditional use of T. ilicifolius for the treatment of diabetes disease in Vietnam may be due to thea-glucosidase inhibitory activity of its phenolic constituents.

scholarly journals GC-MS Chemical Constituents and in vitro Activities of the Oil Extract of Euryops brevipapposus Leaves used Traditionally for the Management of Some Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 677-685
Author(s):  
Abiodun Atinuke Adegborioye ◽  
Oyinlola Oluwunmi Olaokun ◽  
Benson Chuks Iweriebor ◽  
Larry Chikwulu Obi
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Oil Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging Ability ◽  
Vibrio Spp

Euryops brevipapposus (Asteraceae) is a medicinal plant of a local community utilized traditionally for its recognized effectiveness in managing non-communicable diseases, especially asthma. The traditional use of E. brevipapposus lacks scientific evidence and the increased burden of asthma makes confirming this claim paramount. The study characterized by GC-MS the bioactive compounds of E. brevipapposus essential oil (EbO) extracted with Clevenger apparatus. The antibacterial efficacy and antioxidant activity by free radical scavenging ability were investigated in vitro using standard methods. A strong antioxidant IC50 value of 6.71 × 10-7 mg/mL of oil was obtained for DPPH. The antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Vibrio spp. (MIC value of 0.055 mg/mL) was superior. GC-MS analysis of EbO showed α-phellandrene, α-pinene, germacrene D, β-pinene, β-mycrene, (E)-β-ocimene and bicyclogermacrene as the major compounds. The antioxidant and antibacterial potentials of E. brevipapposus may justify the therapeutic claims and local usage of this plant.

scholarly journals THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS' OF THE LEAVE ESSENTIAL OIL OF ALTERNANTHERA PUNGENS (KUNTH)

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Abdulrazaq Omotunde Ogunmoye ◽  
Odunayo Christy Atewolara-Odule ◽  
Oseyemi Omowunmi Olubomehin ◽  
Segun Ajibola Ogundare ◽  
Sodiq Tolulope Yussuf
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Perennial Plant ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hexahydrofarnesyl Acetone ◽  
Leaf Oil ◽  
Compositional Pattern ◽  
The Common

Alternanthera pungens Kunth commonly called khaki weed is from the family Amaranthaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that has stems prostrate, rarely rising and about 10-50 cm long. The work was carried out due to the scarcity of information on the volatile constituents from the plant leaves despite works on the flower and other parts. The extraction of the essential oils from the dried leaves was carried out by the hydro distillation method using an all-glass Clevenger apparatus. The extracted oils were then analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of twelve constituents' representing 93.39% of A. Pungens oil with a yield of 0.4% (v/w) was obtained. The analysis of the GC-MS results of the leaf oil showed that it was dominated by â-ionone (42.18%) and hexahydrofarnesyl acetone (15.53%), others in trace amounts include; methyl palmitate (6.13%), 1octadecyne (4.72%), undecane (3.73%), para-mentha-1, 3, 8-triene (3.65%), isophytol (3.21%), ?cadinene (3.06%), 1, 2-dimethyl cyclooctene (3.05%), para-cymene (2.96%), phytol (2.67%) and neophytadiene (2.50%). The  common classes of compounds present in the leaves oil are aceto monocyclic monoterpenoid (42.18%), sesquiterpenoids (18.59%), hydrocarbons (11.50%), diterpenoids (8.38%), monoterpenes (6.61%) and fatty acids (6.13%).The constituents and the compositional pattern of essential oil identified from the leaves of Alternanthera pungens grown in Nigeria differ quantitatively and qualitatively from previously reported member of the genus and the presence of sesquiterpenoid as one of the major components of the oils justify the traditional use of the plants in treating pains, headaches and inflammations.

scholarly journals Biological Potential of Caesalpinia bonducella Seeds: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-s) ◽  
pp. 308-310
Author(s):  
M.J. Gadakh ◽  
R.S. Jadhav ◽  
D.N. Vikhe
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Plant Medicine ◽  
Biological Potential ◽  
The Family ◽  
Caesalpinia Bonducella ◽  
Effective Use

Caesalpinia bonducella L. is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae. The plant is found in all over India. The plant is a large prickly shrub. It is popular in indigenous system of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Unani. In Indian traditional plant medicine, it has been considered as an important remedy for the treatment of several diseases. The plant has been reported to possess antimalarial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, antipyretic, antifertility antiviral and antimalarial etc. activities of various parts of C bonducella plant. It can be concluded that C. bonducella can become the best source of medicine in future on various ailments with further investigations. Hence attempts have been made to take collect and compile the information about the traditional use of various parts of C.bonducella in various ailments, chemical constituents from various parts and the effective use of various extracts for treatment of different diseases. Keywords:  Caesalpinia bonducella , Pharmacology, Nutritional Values.

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