Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Potential of Cinnamon

2022 ◽  
pp. 698-710
Author(s):  
Neha Mishra ◽  
Rashmi Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Common Species ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Rheumatic Arthritis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
The Himalaya

Cinnamon has been used as a spice, condiment, and aromatic plant since centuries ago. Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. There are more than 250 species of cinnamon worldwide. In India, Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum cassia are the most common species grown in the Himalaya region. They have been used as folk medicine for the treatment of nausea, flatulent dyspepsia, coughs, diarrhea, malaria, gastric disorder, and to alleviate pain and inflammation in rheumatic arthritis. Therapeutic properties of cinnamon are due to the presence of bioactive constituents such as p-coumaric, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and eugenol. Cinnamaldehyde and eugenol are the major active constituents responsible for its characteristic flavor, aroma, and therapeutic properties. Pharmacological studies found that it could be a promising candidate with potential for designing new drugs. This review is aimed to summarize the ethanomedicinal importance, phytochemistry, and wide spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic applications of cinnamon.

Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Potential of Cinnamon

2020 ◽  
pp. 124-136
Author(s):  
Neha Mishra ◽  
Rashmi Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Common Species ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Rheumatic Arthritis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
The Himalaya

Cinnamon has been used as a spice, condiment, and aromatic plant since centuries ago. Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. There are more than 250 species of cinnamon worldwide. In India, Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum cassia are the most common species grown in the Himalaya region. They have been used as folk medicine for the treatment of nausea, flatulent dyspepsia, coughs, diarrhea, malaria, gastric disorder, and to alleviate pain and inflammation in rheumatic arthritis. Therapeutic properties of cinnamon are due to the presence of bioactive constituents such as p-coumaric, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and eugenol. Cinnamaldehyde and eugenol are the major active constituents responsible for its characteristic flavor, aroma, and therapeutic properties. Pharmacological studies found that it could be a promising candidate with potential for designing new drugs. This review is aimed to summarize the ethanomedicinal importance, phytochemistry, and wide spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic applications of cinnamon.

scholarly journals A Review of the Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Antibacterial Potential of Psidium guajava

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2506-2514
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Reliable Knowledge ◽  
Important Drug ◽  
Antibacterial Potential

Psidium guajava is a tropical evergreen tree. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae that consists of about 133 genera and approximately 3800 species worldwide. This plant is mainly found in South Africa, North Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. Psidium guajava is mainly a nutritional plant, but it also shows various biological activities. An array of bioactive constituents, viz; glycosides, terpenoids, tannins, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, amino acids, anthraquinones, proteins, flavonoids, and phenols, etc. have been isolated from Psidium guajava. These phytochemicals are well known for their biological activities, including antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, etc. The present work has been performed to gather data about the traditional uses, important phytochemicals, and antibacterial efficiency of Psidium guajava. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated its antibacterial potential against various important drug resistive pathogens. We invite researchers' attention to carry out detailed antibacterial studies on this valuable plant species to provide reliable knowledge to the patients and discover more novel compounds for the development of new drugs with fewer side effects compared to conventional medicines.

Nutritional and Pharmacological Properties of Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis L.)

2022 ◽  
pp. 688-697
Author(s):  
Rashmi Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Laurus Nobilis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Southern Mediterranean ◽  
Leaf Oil ◽  
Different Parts

Laurus nobilis L., commonly known as bay leaves, is native to the southern Mediterranean region. It is a small tree belonging to the genus Laurus of the family Lauraceae. The essential oils created from the different parts of this plant, such as the leaves and flowers, have been used in the food, drug, and cosmetic industries. The essential oil chiefly consists of 1,8-cineole, sabinene, α-pinene, and p-Cymene. Researchers have reported that bay leaves possess various biological and pharmacological properties, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, insecticidal, and nematicidal activities. Pharmacological studies found that bay leaf oil could be a promising candidate with the potential for designing new drugs. The goal of this review is to summarize the ethnomedicinal importance, phytochemistry, and wide spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic applications of bay leaves, which will be useful to researchers for further study.

Nutritional and Pharmacological Properties of Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Rashmi Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Laurus Nobilis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Southern Mediterranean ◽  
Leaf Oil ◽  
Different Parts

Laurus nobilis L., commonly known as bay leaves, is native to the southern Mediterranean region. It is a small tree belonging to the genus Laurus of the family Lauraceae. The essential oils created from the different parts of this plant, such as the leaves and flowers, have been used in the food, drug, and cosmetic industries. The essential oil chiefly consists of 1,8-cineole, sabinene, α-pinene, and p-Cymene. Researchers have reported that bay leaves possess various biological and pharmacological properties, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, insecticidal, and nematicidal activities. Pharmacological studies found that bay leaf oil could be a promising candidate with the potential for designing new drugs. The goal of this review is to summarize the ethnomedicinal importance, phytochemistry, and wide spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic applications of bay leaves, which will be useful to researchers for further study.

scholarly journals Clinical Effects of Krachaidum (Kaempferia parviflora): A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surasak Saokaew ◽  
Preyanate Wilairat ◽  
Paranya Raktanyakan ◽  
Piyameth Dilokthornsakul ◽  
Teerapon Dhippayom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Kaempferia Parviflora ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Erotic Stimuli ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Harmful Effects

Kaempferia parviflora (Krachaidum) is a medicinal plant in the family Zingiberaceae. Its rhizome has been used as folk medicine for many centuries. A number of pharmacological studies of Krachaidum had claimed benefits for various ailments. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically search and summarize the clinical evidences of Krachaidum in all identified indications. Of 683 records identified, 7 studies were included. From current clinical trials, Krachaidum showed positive benefits but remained inconclusive since small studies were included. Even though results found that Krachaidum significantly increased hand grip strength and enhanced sexual erotic stimuli, these were based on only 2 studies and 1 study, respectively. With regard to harmful effects, we found no adverse events reported even when Krachaidum 1.35 g/day was used. Therefore, future studies of Krachaidum are needed with regards to both safety and efficacy outcomes.

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 A comprehensive review of the botany, ethnopharmacology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicity of Filifolium sibiricum (L.)Kitam

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaowa Lv ◽  
Qian Qiu ◽  
Qiuhong Wang ◽  
Haixue Kuang
Keyword(s):  
Folk Medicine ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Drug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Analgesic Activities

AbstractFilifoliumsibiricum (L.)Kitam (F.sibiricum), a compositae plant, is especially used to inhibit drug-resistant bacteria in folk medicine. Modern pharmacological studies also confirmed a variety of pharmacological properties about sedative activities, antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory activity, analgesic activities, antitussive and asthma relieving. In this paper, the research progress of F.sibiricum in botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology was reviewed. Prospects for future investigation and application of this herb were also discussed. Information on F.sibiricum was gathered from various sources, including books on traditional Chinese herbal medicine and scientific databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Baidu Scholar, CNKI and other professional websites. The results indicate that ~ 66 chemical compounds were isolated and identified from F.sibiricum. Among them, flavonoids are generally considered to be the main bioactive and characteristic ingredients. F.sibiricum is a traditional Chinese medicine with pharmacological activities such as the immune system, nervous system, respiratory system and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. Most importantly, we should concentrate on developing new drugs related to F.sibiricum, so as to exert greater potential for treatment.

Conspectus of Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological activities of Barleria lupulina Lindl.: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabyasachi Banerjee ◽  
Subhasis Banerjee ◽  
Gaurab Kumar Jha ◽  
Sankhadip Bose
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Novel Drugs ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Abundance And Diversity ◽  
Clinical Conditions ◽  
Body Ache

Folk medicine system served the mankind as remedy of several clinical conditions since antiquity. Abundance and diversity of synthetic medicaments eclipse the implementation of traditional medicines for some times but the adverse reactions of synthetic medicaments have shifted people to traditional medicine system again to retrieve its position. Over a duration of time advancement in research and technology on traditional medicine systems attracted people to start believing in the safety aspects of natural products. This review illustrates the diverse pharmacological benefits of numerous phytoconstituents of a magical plant, Barleria lupulina Lindl., belonging to the family Acanthaceaec, native to East Africa (Mauritius), Eastern India, Bangladesh; apart from that it is also cultured in some places like Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as hophead Philippine violet, Lal-tarokh, etc. Traditionally the plant leaves are utilized to medicate in snakebites, dog bites, swelling, boils, sexual disorder, cough, fever, body ache, eczema, itches, bleeding wounds and rheumatism. The other pharmacological properties include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiulcer, antimitotic, diuretic, saluretic, kaliuretic, antiarthritic, antiviral, psychopharmacological, anticancer, analgesic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity. Till date, diversified phytoconstituents were isolated and structurally elucidated, in which saponins, glycosides, resins, steroids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids are the predominant one. With this ample information, the herb can be considered for isolating biomarkers to develop new lead which eventually leads to the making of novel drugs. In an attempt to illuminate the importance of B. lupulina, this review has been developed upon contemplating its traditional, morphological, ecological, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies though few information is available in the web.

scholarly journals Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies on the GenusPsoralea: A Mini Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong-Cong Li ◽  
Teng-Long Wang ◽  
Zhong-Qun Zhang ◽  
Wen-Qiang Yang ◽  
Yue-Fei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Psoralea Corylifolia ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
The World

The genusPsoralea, which belongs to the family Fabaceae, comprisesca.130 species distributed all over the world, and some of the plants are used as folk medicine to treat various diseases.Psoralea corylifoliais a typical example, whose seeds have been widely used in many traditional Chinese medicine formulas for the treatment of various diseases such as leucoderma and other skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases, nephritis, osteoporosis, and cancer. So, the chemical and pharmacological studies on this genus were performed in the past decades. Here, we give a mini review on this genus about its phytochemical and pharmacological studies from 1910 to 2015.

Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, Toxicity and Clinical Application of Momordica cochinchinensis

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 715-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-Yue Lan ◽  
Bin Zhao ◽  
Yu-Li Shen ◽  
Xiao-Qin Li ◽  
Su-Juan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Momordica Cochinchinensis

Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng (M. cochinchinensis) is a deciduous vine that grows in Southeast Asia. It is known as gac in Vietnam and as Red Melon in English. Gac is reputed to be extremely benificial for health and has been widely used as food and folk medicine in Southeast Asia. In China, the seed of M. cochinchinensis (Chinese name: Mu biezi) is used as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of various diseases. More than 60 chemical constituents have been isolated from M. cochinchinensis. Modern pharmacological studies and clinical practice demonstrate that some chemical constituents of M. cochinchinensis possess wide pharmacological activities, such as anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, etc. This paper reviews the phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, toxicity, and clinical application of M. cochinchinensis, aiming to bring new insights into further research and application of this ancient herb.

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