Therapeutic and nutritional values of Kumari (Aloe Vera)-a review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renu P. Raokhande
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ayurvedic Medicine ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Kumari (Aloe Vera) is well known and used worldwide as a medicinal plant. Since ancient times, aloe Vera has provided human-mankind with numerous valuable benefits. Aloe Vera is the most impressive and solution based medicinal based herb invented by nature. Various scientific researches has also shown its beneficiary values and various anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. In Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Aloe Vera is applied for various health related aids. It is also regarded as the plant of balance between vatta, pitta, kapha-it is one of the very few plants that hold these qualities. The aim to present a study on Kumari (aloe Vera) is to get back to the ancient roots of Ayurvedic medicines and reap in all the benefits of these.

scholarly journals Phytochemistry, Food Application, and Therapeutic Potential of the Medicinal Plant (Withania coagulans): A Review

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 6881
Author(s):  
Muhammad Issa Khan ◽  
Maria Maqsood ◽  
Raakia Anam Saeed ◽  
Amna Alam ◽  
Amna Sahar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Withania Coagulans ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Anti Fungal

Herbal plants have been utilized to treat and cure various health-related problems since ancient times. The use of Ayurvedic medicine is very significant because of its least reported side effects and host of advantages. Withania coagulans (Family; Solanaceae), a valuable medicinal plant, has been used to cure abnormal cell growth, wasting disorders, neural as well as physical problems, diabetes mellitus, insomnia, acute and chronic hepatic ailments. This review provides critical insight regarding the phytochemistry, biological activities, and pharmacognostic properties of W. coagulans. It has been known to possess diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, cardio-protective, hepato-protective, hypoglycemic, anti-oxidative, and anti-mutagenic properties owing to the existence of withanolides, an active compound present in it. Apart from withanolides, W. coagulans also contains many phytochemicals such as flavonoids, tannins, and β-sterols. Several studies indicate that various parts of W. coagulans and their active constituents have numerous pharmacological and therapeutic properties and thus can be considered as a new drug therapy against multiple diseases.

A systematic Review of Aloe vera and its Properties

2021 ◽  
pp. 257-259
Author(s):  
Farha Fatma ◽  
Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Paper Properties ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Pharmaceutical Uses

Aloe vera is one of the oldest medicinal plant ever known, commonly known as Ghrit Kumari. It is well known for its therapeutic potential. Some of its beneficial effects include anticancer, hypoglycemic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, burn healing properties. Phytochemistry of Aloe vera gel has revealed presence of bioactive chemicals. In this review paper, properties of Aloe vera, its composition, its beneficial effects and pharmaceutical uses, its application in foods and cosmetics etc. have been summarized.

scholarly journals Phytomedicine - A Holistic Approach in Dentistry

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Zarina ◽  
Jaini. J. L ◽  
Ektah Khosla
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Antibiotic Overuse ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Sedative Agents ◽  
Microbiological Properties

<div><p><em>Herbal products have been used since ancient times in folk medicine, involving both eastern and western medicinal traditions. Many plants with biological and anti-microbiological properties have been studied since there has been a relevant increase in the incidence of antibiotic overuse and misuse. In dentistry Phytomedicines has been used as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, analgesic and sedative agents. This paper highlights certain medicinal plant which is used in dentistry as alternative and in holistic way.</em></p></div>

Treatment of Skin Disorders with Aloe Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (20) ◽  
pp. 2208-2240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Svitina ◽  
Roan Swanepoel ◽  
Jacques Rossouw ◽  
Happiness Netshimbupfe ◽  
Chrisna Gouws ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Excessive Water

The skin is the largest organ and functions as a barrier to protect the underlying tissues against the elements and pathogens, while also fulfilling many physiological roles and biochemical functions such as preventing excessive water loss. Skin disorders vary greatly in terms of origin, severity, symptoms and affect persons of all ages. Many plants have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times including the treatment of skin disorders and diseases. Aloe represents one of the earliest medicinal plant species mentioned in antique scriptures and even in rock art dating back thousands of years. Different Aloe species and materials have been used in the prevention and treatment of skin related disorders. Aloe vera is the most commonly used Aloe species for medicinal purposes. Some of the most prominent skin related applications and disorders that Aloe materials have been investigated for are discussed in this paper, which include cosmetic, radiation, cancer, wound and antimicrobial applications. Both in vitro and in vivo studies are included in the discussions of this paper and comprehensive summaries of all these studies are given in tables in each section. Although some contradictory results were obtained among studies, certain Aloe materials have shown excellent efficacy and exhibited potential for the treatment of skin related disorders and cosmetic applications.

Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy): Phytochemistry, Ethnopharmacology, Clinical Application and Conservation Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1165-1175
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Madhu Kamle ◽  
Dipendra K. Mahato ◽  
Himashree Bora ◽  
Bharti Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Tinospora Cordifolia ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) is a medicinal plant used in folk and Ayurvedic medicines throughout India since ancient times. All the parts of the plant are immensely useful due to the presence of different compounds of pharmaceutical importance belonging to various groups as alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides, steroids, sesquiterpenoid, and phenolics. These compounds possess pharmacological properties, which make it anti-diabetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, hepato-protective, and immuno-modulatory. However, due to the increasing population, there is an inadequate supply of drugs. Therefore, this review focuses on phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, clinical application and its conservation strategies so that the plant can be conserved for future generations and utilized as alternative medicine as well as to design various pharmacologically important drugs.

An insight into the dermatological applications of neem: a review on traditional and modern aspect

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varinder Singh ◽  
Meghaditya Roy ◽  
Nidhi Garg ◽  
Amit Kumar ◽  
Sandeep Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Complex Compounds ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Skin Delivery ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Dermatological Disorders ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Background : Dermatological disorders are cutaneous infirmities that are frequently occurring and increasing at an alarming rate. These range from mild itching/redness (dermatitis) to fatal skin cancers and have posed a major health concern. Azadirachta indica A. Juss (commonly known as neem), a member of the Meliaceae family, is an Indian medicinal plant that has been known for its health-promoting effects since ancient times. Objective: The review highlights the traditional practices, pharmacological aspects, and formulation approach of neem for the treatment of dermatological disorders. Further, recent patents and novel delivery systems (developed and in the pipeline) improving skin delivery and the therapeutic profile of neem are discussed. Results : Neem is a traditional medicinal plant that has been employed for the prevention and treatment of numerous ailments covering systemic and topical disorders. Scientific studies have validated the traditional claims of neem and attributed these health benefits to the present more than 300 structurally diverse and complex compounds. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, analgesic, antiviral, antifungal, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant activities which substantiate its use as skin therapy. Various novel formulations and associated patents that improved the permeability of neem-based products across skin could be found in the literature. Conclusion : Critical appraisal of available literature revealed that neem possesses anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties. Thus it has the potential to be developed as a single effective therapy for the management of multimodal skin disorders. Further, pharmaceutical tailoring of neem by implication of novel carriers could enhance its penetrability across the skin.

Isolation and characterization of novel protein with anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties from Aloe vera leaf gel

2011 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swagata Das ◽  
Biswajit Mishra ◽  
Kamaldeep Gill ◽  
Md. Saquib Ashraf ◽  
Abhay Kumar Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Novel Protein

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effects of Ammannia baccifera L. (Lythracceae), a folklore medicinal plant

2012 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataraj Loganayaki ◽  
Perumal Siddhuraju ◽  
Sellamuthu Manian
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Pharmacological activities and Therapeutic potential of kaempferitrin in medicine for the treatment of human disorders: A review of medicinal importance and health benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kumar Patel
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Related Complication ◽  
Food Material ◽  
Biological Potential ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Background: Herbal drugs and their derived phytochemicals are valuable for human being as a source of vital component of food material and drugs. Flavonoids are naturally occurring phytochemical produced in plants through metabolisms and they are having anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic activity. Flavonoids have been identified in the fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, stem, flowers and tea. Kaempferol is a natural flavonoidal compound present in edible plants such as apples, broccoli, strawberries, beans, grapefruit, propolis and medicinal plants such as Aloe vera, Ginkgo biloba, Rosmarinus officinalis, Crocus sativus L., Hypericum perforatum L. Kaempferol have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, pro-apoptotic, cardio-protective and anti-cancer activities. Methods: Glycosides of kaempferol such as kaempferitrin also called kaempferol 3,7-dirhamnoside are known to be more abundant than their flavonoid monomers in plants. Various literature databases have been searched to collect all the scientific information of kaempferitrin in the present investigation and analyzed in order to know the therapeutic benefit and biological potential of kaempferitrin. Moreover all the information has been presented here in two broad sections i.e. pharmacological and analytical. Results: From the analysis of all the collected and presented information, it was found that kaempferitrin has potent insulin-mimetic potential and could be used for the treatment of diabetes and related complication. However, it has also shown anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-osteoporotic, anti-depressant, anthelmintic, immunostimulatory and natriuretic properties and inhibits cell proliferation and apoptosis. Kaempferitrin also improves meat quality of broiler chickens. Conclusions: The presented information in this work will be valuable to justify the biological importance and therapeutic potential of kaempferitrin in the scientific field.

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