scholarly journals A LITERARY REVIEW ON KALMEGH AND BHUMYAMLAKI AS HEPATOPROTECTIVE MEDICINAL PLANTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 810-817
Author(s):  
Nabaruna Bose ◽  
Gupta O.P.
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
The Body ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Medicinal Properties

India is rich in flora of various kinds having several medicinal properties which are already known to us while some are yet to be discovered and used for the betterment of the human mankind. The practice of using indige- nous plants for the treatment of various health ailments has been an age-old practice. With the advancement in technology and lifestyle modification people are suffering from liver diseases and it is a worldwide problem now. Liver is a vital organ which plays a major role in the metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. The currently available synthetic drugs cause damage to the liver so it is imperative to find new drugs with least side effects. In Ayurveda, various medicinal plants are mentioned which are efficient in protecting liver from various harmful agents or toxins causing diseases. Kalmegha and Bhumyamlaki mentioned in various Ayurvedic texts has hepatoprotective activity. Ayurveda has a holistic approach. It believes in organic way of treatment by eliminating the toxins and balancing the Tridosha. The review has been done based on both Ayurvedic text and modern exper- imental studies. In this regard, their morphology, phytochemistry, Ayurvedic pharmacology, effects and trial stud- ies and dosages are focused on. The introduced medicinal plants can be used for production of new drugs via an- tioxidant related properties, hepatoprotective activities for the prevention and treatment of liver disorders. Keywords: Ayurveda, Kalmegha, Bhumyamlaki, Hepatoprotective.

Indian medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential: An overview

2021 ◽  
pp. 2328-2335
Author(s):  
Monika Sahu ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Veenu Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Chronic Disorders ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Indian Medicinal Plants

Diabetes Mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic disorder which has made it a major health threat worldwide. The available synthetic drugs for the cure of Diabetes mellitus are associated with high cost, various side effects and several limitations. Medicinal plants are the rich depots of the phytochemicals which can be useful for the treatment of chronic disorders. These plants are the better alternative to chemical drugs causing less or no harm to the body. Several plants are traditionally known for their antidiabetic properties but the detail investigation of their active molecules is required in order to be developed as therapeutic drug. Therefore, the present review aims to provide comprehensive information on various Indian medicinal plants, their constituents and mechanism of action for the cure of diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Up-To-Date Review on Pakistani Medicinal Plants with Potential Antioxidant Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Adil Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
The Body ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Lung Damage ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Health Related

Background: There exist natural antioxidants in plants that scavenge harmful free radicals from the body. Free radicals are species of chemical origin with an unpaired electron and play a pivotal role in combating against health-related problems like lung damage, inflammation, and cardiovascular ailments etc. Antioxidants halt the development of these free radicals called the reactive oxygen species either by chelating the trace elements or by enzymes inhibition. Objectives: The aim of present review was to collect information about Pakistani medicinally important plants with the exploration of their antioxidant potential. Methodology: Total 206 papers were looked over, which were obtained from numerous sources like; Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, Research Gate, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science. Results: Overall, 93 plants representing 44 families with potential antioxidant activity reported from Pakistan have been presented in this review. Maximum number of species from Asteracea, Poaceae and Rutaceae familes were scrutinized for their potential antioxidant activity from Pakistan. Conclusion: The present review clearly designates that the presence of phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of medicinal plants from Pakistan vary with the species of the plants and material/extracts used. From this review, it is recommended to perform comprehensive experimental investigations based on toxicology and ethnopharmacology on these precious plants from Pakistan. It will be advantageous in the provision of trustworthy information to patients and determine further innovative compounds for safer and new drugs development with fewer side effects.

Saponins in management of Hepatic Disorders: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmine Chaudhary ◽  
Akash Jain ◽  
Randhir Dahiya
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Cost

: Liver disease is one of the major factors responsible for increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. Presently, limited therapeutic options are available to treat liver diseases. Moreover, allopathic medications are a double-edged sword due to their unfavorable side effects and exaggerated cost of therapy associated with the treatment. Transplantation of the liver is still in infancy state and is associated with staggering cost as well as non-accessibility of donors. Moreover, the cost of treatment is also a very significant hindrance in the treatment of liver disorders. Therefore, the focus is shifting to evaluate the potential of herbal drugs for the management of liver disorders. Although the course of treatment with the herbals is slow yet, the effects are more promising due to lesser side effects and reduced cost of therapy. Numerous plants have been reported to possess hepatoprotective activity due to the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, etc. Among these phytoconstituents, saponins are considered more promising candidates in the management of hepatic disorders. The present review is focused on the plants containing saponins used in the management of hepatic disorders with their underlying mechanisms.

scholarly journals The Physicochemical analysis and Phytochemical screening of some medicinal plants of Letang Municipality of Morang district, Nepal

BIBECHANA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Chaudhary ◽  
Rijan Ojha ◽  
Tilak Prasad Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Powdered Material ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Plumbago Zeylanica ◽  
The People ◽  
Active Chemical ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Ethnobotany gives the basic idea about the medicinal properties of plants. Identification of active compounds of the medicinal plants and their standardization is essential for the production of new drugs. In the present work, different parts of the five medicinal plants (Curcuma caesia, Costus speciosus, Drymaria cordata, Leea macrophylla, Plumbago zeylanica) were washed, air dried and crushed. Three different extracts of each powdered material were prepared and standard phytochemical analysis procedure was followed for the analysis of physicochemical properties of plants and the identification of active chemical constituents. Among 5 plants, the highest moisture content (14.83%) was found in Plumbago zeylanica, higher total ash (9.22%) and acid insoluble ash (4.43%) were observed in Cucurma caesia. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of 12 varieties of bioactive chemicals in the 5 different plants. The plants of the area have great diversity of phytochemicals of numerous medicinal properties. In conclusions, these five important medicinal plants could be useful for the people of the locality to cure several diseases as well as to generate the source of income. BIBECHANA 17 (2020) 67-74

scholarly journals An Overview of Some Plant Based Products With Hepatoprotective Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Sonali Dnyaneshwar Labhade ◽  
Swapnil Sharma ◽  
Sarvesh Paliwal ◽  
Shivani Desai
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Repeated Administration ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Quality Trait ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Current Review

In folk medicine there are various medicinal amalgamation possessing hepatoprotective activity. This activity is of significance because several toxins cause liver injury. Hence, many pharmaceutical companies are targeting herbal medicines for the treatment of liver abnormalities and towards evolving a safe and effective formulation with desired route of administration. In current review we have focused on the studies showing hepatoprotective effect using marine compounds and plant derived compounds. Liver disorder, a global health problem, usually include acute or chronic hepatitis, heptoses, and cirrhosis. It may be due to toxic chemicals and certain antibiotics. Uncontrolled consumption of alcohol also affects liver in an unhealthy way. To cure liver disorders several formulations of medicinal plants are being used. It is observed that hepatoprotective effect of plant is mostly due to flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, and glycoside. A single drug cannot be useful for all the types of liver disorders. Several plant extracts for liver illness results from poisonous chemicals, viruses, extra alcohol consumption, and repeated administration of medication. By using standards of protection and efficacy, manufacture of plant products need to be ruled out. Current review provides an understanding of ethnopharmocology, toxicology of several medicinal plants manifesting hepatoprotective potential. Despite of varied database analysis new discoveries and their probabilities, evidences on viral hepatitis treatment or liver cirrhosis is inadequate.  Further information about phytotherapy, toxicology, quality control studies shall be endorsed. Further in depth studies are required to discover quality trait like SAR, MOA, safety and toxicity and therapeutic potential of phytoconstituents in clinical settings.

Review on few South Indian medicinal plants as antimicrobial agents

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (03) ◽  
pp. 4915
Author(s):  
Phani Kumari Uddandapu* ◽  
Venkateswar Rao, Y. ◽  
Chandrasekhara Naidu K.
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Indian Medicinal Plants

The Plant kingdom is a storehouse of potential drugs. Plant derived medicines have made large contributions to human health and well-being. They play dual role in the development of new drugs. At first they act as a natural blueprint for the development of new drugs and secondly they can be used for the treatment of infectious diseases. Many evidences gathered from earlier studies which confirmed that the presence of variety of phytochemicals in plants contribute medicinal properties. In this present review, an attempt has been made to give an overview of few south Indian medicinal plants and their phytochemicals which are useful in the treatment of several infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Hepatoprotective Activity of Some Medicinal Plants in Sudan

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumaia A. Ali ◽  
Noha H. Sharief ◽  
Yahya S. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Active Principle ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Liver Markers

Background. Liver disorders are common in Sudan and elsewhere. These are traditionally treated by medicinal plants especially in rural areas where they are widely available. Methods. This review was based on scientific research in hepatoprotective plants performed in Sudan for the period between 2001 and 2016 AD. Data collection was done through scientific evidence of local and international published data, theses, and publications from some libraries in Sudanese universities. Internet was also used to collect published data in different international scientific journals. Results. In this study, 21 plants from different families were reviewed for the hepatoprotective activity in Sudan. These plants are widely used in traditional medicine for their availability and cheap prices. All of these plants have been scientifically investigated through experimental animal models which confirmed their hepatoprotective activities. This was evaluated by measuring several parameters including liver markers (AST, ALT, ALP, total protein, albumin, and bilirubin) and histopathological investigation. Nineteen (90.5%) of the herbal plants were found to possess significant hepatoprotective activity in animal models. Two (9.5%) of the plants were devoid of this activity. The action of these plants is largely attributed to their phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusion. Sudanese herbs may offer novel alternatives to treat liver disorders. Yet determination of the active principle responsible for hepatoprotection needs to be investigated. Further studies on these plants are necessary to establish the efficacy, safety, and exact mechanism of action as a moral alternative in the treatment of liver disorders.

scholarly journals The traditional medicine and phytoconstituents from natural products for liver disease: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 484-488
Author(s):  
Tabasum Ali ◽  
Zahida Shah ◽  
Rabiah Bashir ◽  
G.N. Bader
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Liver Disorders ◽  
Herbal Preparations ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Pharmacologically Active

To combat a variety of liver ailments medicinal plants may serve as a vital source because of presence of pharmacologically active phytoconstituents. It is very interesting to note that there is no drug available in the modem system of medicine for treating hepatic disorders; only certain herbal preparations are available to treat this quite vulnerable disease. A large number of plants with hepatoprotective activity are present but only handful of herbs have such scientific support. Herbal medicines have been used to alleviate liver disorders for many centuries and have currently become a favorable therapy for pathological liver disease. Keywords: Liver disease, Herb, Hepatoprotective activity

scholarly journals Penyuluhan Penggunaan TOGA (Taman Obat Keluarga) Untuk Pengobatan di Desa Senggigi

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisa Isneni Hanifa ◽  
Dyke Gita Wirasisya ◽  
Raisya Hasina
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Family Treatment ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Counseling Program ◽  
Direct Practice ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
The People ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Medicinal Properties

The trend of "back to nature" is inseparable from the weakness of treatment using synthetic drugs. Some of them are the side effects caused by the high cost of synthetic medicine that is not friendly to people with low economic level, so knowledge about the use of medicinal plants is very important to be owned by the community. The condition of the people of Senggigi village after the Lombok earthquake in August 2018 was under reconstruction. The land that was used for breeding and maintenance of family medicinal plants (TOGA) was destroyed and damaged. Also, public knowledge about the types of TOGA and the use of plants in the environment around the house which has medicinal properties is also lacking. The solution offered to overcome this problem is to provide knowledge about the types of TOGA and its use for health in the form of counseling to the community. This counseling is done to improve the knowledge and skills of the Senggigi villagers in the use of TOGA for health. This activity is carried out with the delivery of material and discussion, as well as the direct practice of how to process TOGA into preparations that are ready for consumption. The counseling program went well and the people of Senggigi village were very enthusiastic in the discussion. This counseling can increase the knowledge of Senggigi villagers about the use of TOGA as a family treatment seen from the increase in the average post-test score against the pre-test score.

scholarly journals ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS AND GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: A REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Mahendranathan ◽  
Ahyg Abhayarathne
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Development Of Resistance

Plants are considered not only as dietary supplement to living organisms but also traditionally used for treating many health problems and the medicinal value of many plants still remains unexplored investigations of plants are carried out to find novel drugs or templates for the development of new therapeutic agents. Plants produce a wide variety of phytochemical constituents, which are secondary metabolites and are used either directly or indirectly in the pharmaceutical industry. Majority of the population, especially those living in rural areas depends largely on medicinal plants for treatment of diseases. The resistance of pathogenic bacterial strains to antibiotics is the major burning issue around the world. Pharmacological industries have produced various new antibiotics ever since, but microorganisms have slowly developed resistance to these drugs because bacteria have the genetic capability to transmit and acquire resistance to these drug. Plants and plant products are a better alternative compared to antibiotics and other synthetic drugs which display negative side effects such as sensitization reactions, and disruption of the metabolic processes in the body via interaction with the body system. Hence antimicrobial agents from plants are a more reliable and effective source to fight these microorganisms without the development of resistance.

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