scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Pittosporum floribundum Wight. & Arn. – A Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Kishangiri Kirtigiri Gunsai ◽  
Abhay Jayprakash Gandhi ◽  
Rabinarayan Acharya ◽  
V. J. Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Different Parts

Objectives: Pittosporum floribundum Wight & Arn. (Pittosporaceae) has been associated with many therapeutic claims, especially for its ethnomedicinal and economical uses. In this review, an extensive literature survey was carried out to compile information available about its medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties. Materials and Methods: Ethnobotanical uses of P. floribundum reported in available books on ethnobotany and ethnomedicinal research articles have been compiled. The obtained data are arranged in a tabular form, enlisting its local names, their area of presence and parts used. Therapeutic indications, external or internal dosage form and usage of the drug are also noted. Results and Discussion: It was found that stem bark, leaves, and root of P. floribundum are used to combat itching, rheumatism, leprosy, sprain, eczema, arthritis, diabetes, chest pain and antidote for snake bite. Bark has maximum applications in leprosy, and sprain. The extracts of the different parts were subjected to phytochemical screening for the presence of phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, lignins, anthroquinones, steroids, tannins, saponins, fixed oils and glycosides. Studies have shown that the methanolic extract of bark having promising antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neuropharmacological and behaviour activities. Conclusion: P. floribundum has multifaceted uses in varied aspects thus underlining its significance. Reported claimed anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant activities can be further strengthened through pharmacological and clinical studies to establish the ethnic claims like leprosy, sprain, bruises, sciatica, pulmonary affection and phthisis.

scholarly journals ETHNOBOTANICAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF PEPEROMIA PELLUCIDA (L.) KUNTH (PIPERACEAE)-A REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghavendra H. L. ◽  
Prashith Kekuda T. R.
Keyword(s):  
Joint Pain ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Flavoring Agent

Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth is a herb belonging to the family Piperaceae. In this review, an extensive literature survey was carried out to compile information available on medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of P. pellucida. The plant is used as food, flavoring agent and as medicine. The plant is used as medicine for treating various ailments or disorders such as asthma, rheumatism, wound, fever, stomach problems, kidney infection, hemorrhoid pain, joint pain, hypertension, diarrhea, snake bite and measles. The plant contains phytochemical groups such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids and glycosides. Compounds such as dill apiole, phytol, stigmasterol, sitosterol, secolignans, tetrahydrofuran lignans, highly methoxylated dihydronaphthalenone, peperomins, sesamin and isoswertisin have been identified in the plant. Studies have shown that the plant exhibited several pharmacological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, neuropharmacological, antisickling, anticancer, enzyme inhibitory, antiulcer, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, fracture healing and antidiabetic activities which support the traditional use of the plant. Purified chemicals from the plant have also shown to exhibit certain pharmacological activities such as antiulcer, anticancer and antimicrobial activity. By this extensive literature review, it can be concluded that P. pellucida can be utilized as a promising candidate for developing newer drugs with potent pharmacological activities. 

scholarly journals A comprehensive review on ethnobotanical applications and pharmacological activities of Acampe praemorsa (Roxb.) Blatt. & McCann (Orchidaceae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 331-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Vibha ◽  
Sushmitha S Hebbar ◽  
S.N. Mahalakshmi ◽  
T.R. Prashith Kekuda
Keyword(s):  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Orchid Species ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Potential ◽  
Major Emphasis ◽  
Different Parts

Orchidaceae is one of the two largest families in angiosperms. Orchids are popular owing to the most beautiful flowers they produce and due to their wide spread ethnobotanical importance. In this review, ethnobotanical uses and pharmacological activities of A. praemorsa is discussed by referring flora, journals, and search engines such as Google scholar, ScienceDirect and Pubmed. Ethnobotanical investigations have revealed the potential therapeutic roles of different parts of A. praemorsa. The orchid is used traditionally by for treating ailments such as stomachache, earache, backache, wounds, neuralgia, rheumatism, eye diseases, sciatica, cough and fracture. A. praemorsa is investigated for various pharmacological activities. Studies have revealed the potential of A. praemorsa to exhibit a range of bioactivities such as anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In conclusion, A. praemorsa is an extensively used epiphytic orchid for medicinal purposes in several parts of the India and other countries. Major emphasis has to be given in order to conserve this medicinally important orchid species. A. praemorsa can be a promising candidate in terms of its pharmacological potential. Keywords: Orchids, Orchidaceae, Acampe praemorsa, Ethnobotanical, Pharmacological

Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Nothapodytes nimmoniana. An overview

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazeerullah Khan ◽  
Ennus Tajuddin Tamboli ◽  
V.K. Sharma ◽  
Sunil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Nothapodytes Nimmoniana ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant

Summary Nothapodytes nimmoniana (J. Graham) (Icacinaceae), commonly known as Amruta is found in India particularly in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir as well as Tamilnadu areas. It is an important medicinal plant, the major source of a potent alkaloid, namely camptothecin, of a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti-HIV, antimalarial, antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and also applied in the treatment of anaemia. Camptothecin is still not synthesized, therefore, its production entirely depends on natural sources. N. nimmoniana is one such plant which yields contain camptothecin in significantly high amount. The plant is gaining international recognition due to its diversified medicinal uses. It is subjected to excessive harvest. It has been categorized as a vulnerable and endangered plant. The present review encompasses the phytochemical, analytical, pharmacological, biotechnological, and other specific aspects of N. nimmoniana.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Clerodendrum infortunatum L. (Lamiaceae): A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-559
Author(s):  
T.R. Prashith Kekuda ◽  
V.S. Dhanya Shree ◽  
G.K. Saema Noorain ◽  
B.K. Sahana ◽  
H.L. Raghavendra
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Important Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Clerodendrum Viscosum

Ethnobotany is the scientific study concerned with the study of relationship between plants and man, in particular, how people use their traditional knowledge with respect to utilization of plant resources for their wellbeing. Plants have been extensively used since time immemorial as an indispensible source such as food, fodder, medicine, dyes, flavoring agents and for construction purposes. The genus Clerodendrum is one of the largest plant genera, belongs to the family Lamiaceae and encompasses herbs, shrubs and trees distributed worldwide. Clerodendrum infortunatum L. (synonym Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.) is one among the important species of the genus Clerodendrum. In the present review, we discuss the traditional (ethnobotanical) uses and pharmacological activities displayed by C. infortunatum. An extensive literature survey revealed that various parts of C. infortunatum are used traditionally by various indigenous communities as green salad, as an ingredient in local wine and to treat ailments or disorders such as headache, toothache, rheumatism, swelling, skin diseases, fever, diabetes, malaria, burns, tumor and epilepsy. Literatures revealed various pharmacological properties exhibited by the plant such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic, wound healing, antivenom, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anthelmintic, insecticidal, thrombolytic and cytotoxic activities.  Keywords: Clerodendrum infortunatum L., Lamiaceae, Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological activities

scholarly journals Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial studies of Lannea egregia Engl. & K. Krause (Anacardiaceae) extracts and chromatographic fractions

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 348-363
Author(s):  
Philip A. Idowu ◽  
Loveth C. Ekemezie ◽  
Charles O. Olaiya
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Crude Extracts ◽  
Different Parts

Screening ‘new’ medicinal plants of traditional importance for bioactive components is a sure way of discovering novel therapeutic agents to treat diseases. This study, therefore investigated the presence of phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial components of the extracts of Lannea egregia. Phytochemical screening was done by standard methods. Antibacterial activity of the extracts of Lannea egregia was determined by agar well diffusion method while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by agar dilution method. The antioxidant capacity of the crude extracts was determined through the evaluation of total flavonoid content, total phenolic content, ferric reducing power, total antioxidant capacity and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl. The phytochemical screening of the different parts of this plant revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, emodins, phlobatannins, anthocyanins, coumarins and phenolics. Phlobatannins was observed to be absent in the stem bark. The crude extracts obtained from the leaves, stem bark and roots of this plant exhibited good antibacterial activity against typed strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. The diameter of the zone of inhibition ranged from 9.0 to 26.0 mm at 100 mg/mL for all the plant parts. The ethyl acetate leaf extract of this plant possessed the highest antibacterial activity with MIC and MBC values of the range of (3.125 to ˃50 mg/mL) and (12.5 to ˃50 mg/mL) respectively. The zone inhibition of the chromatographic fractions of both plants ranged 15-23 mm. Antioxidant study of the extracts of the leaf of L. egregia revealed that the ethyl acetate and methanol extracts have good antioxidant potentials comparable to that of ascorbic acid control. This study has revealed that the extracts from different parts of L. egregia possess good antibacterial and antioxidant activities which could be a function of the various phytochemicals detected in the plant. Keywords: Lannea egregia, Phytochemical, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Column chromatography.

scholarly journals In vitro thrombolytic, anthelmintic, anti-oxidant and cytotoxic activity with phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Xanthium indicum leaves

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antara Ghosh ◽  
Sujan Banik ◽  
Md. Ariful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Anthelmintic Activity ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Clot Lysis ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Anti Oxidant

<p class="Abstract"><em>Xanthium indicum</em> is an important medicinal plant traditionally used in Bangladesh as a folkloric treatment. The current study was undertaken to evaluate thrombolytic, anthelmintic, anti-oxidant, cytotoxic properties with phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of <em>X. indicum</em> leaves. The analysis of phytochemical screening confirmed the existence of phytosetrols and diterpenes. In thrombolytic assay, a significant clot lysis was observed at four concentrations of plant extract compare to the positive control streptokinase (30,000 IU, 15,000 IU) and negative control normal saline. The extract revealed potent anthelmintic activity at different concentrations. In anti-oxidant activity evaluation by two potential experiments namely total phenolic content determination and free radical scavenging assay by 2, 2-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH), the leaves extract possess good anti-oxidant property. In the brine shrimp lethality bioassay, the crude extract showed potent (LC<sub>50</sub> 1.3 μg/mL) cytotoxic activity compare to the vincristine sulfate as a positive control (LC<sub>50</sub> 0.8 μg/mL). </p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies of Plumbago zeylanica L.: a medicinal plant review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babita Shukla ◽  
Sumedha Saxena ◽  
Shazia Usmani ◽  
Poonam Kushwaha
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Plumbago Zeylanica ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

AbstractPlumbago zeylanica L. (Plumbaginaceae) commonly known, as chitrak is pharmacologically important plant. Various studies have been undertaken to assess the pharmacological potential of different parts of the plant namely like roots, stem, flower, and leaves as antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anticancer, antifertility, antiulcer, antifungal and wound healing. The intention of the present review is to deliver a concise account on its ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry with an in-depth study of its phytoconstituents, facts and prospects of its potential pharmacological activities of this golden plant. An extensive literature survey was undertaken through different online platforms viz. Google Scholar and online databases namely PubMed, Science Direct and Springer. All papers based on traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties were included. Sixty three research articles and review articles were found to be apt for inclusion into the review. About 150 articles were retrieved for the purpose. The elaborative results vindicated that Plumbago zeylanica L. holds significant prospects in major health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, ulcer, liver problems, obesity, wound healing, cancer etc.

scholarly journals Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich (Cochlospermaceae): a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubarak Hussaini Ahmad ◽  
Abubakar Ibrahim Jatau ◽  
Garba M. Khalid ◽  
Omar Yahya Alshargi
Keyword(s):  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Main Text ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
Arjunolic Acid ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Different Parts

Abstract Background The plant Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich is a sub-shrub that belongs to the family Cochlospermaceae. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria, rickets, stomachache, diarrhea, gastric ulcer, parasitic infestations, liver diseases, fever, pain, inflammation, infectious diseases, epilepsy, snake bite, burns, orchitis, labour, menstrual problems, and many other diseases. This review summarizes the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Cochlospermum tinctorium. Main text To date, few bioactive molecules have been identified and isolated from the plant such as 7,3-dimethyldihydroquercelin, 5,4-dimethylquercelin, cochloxanthine, dihydrocochloxanthine, arjunolic acid, 3-O-E-p-coumaroylalphitolic acid, alphitolic acid, 1-hydroxytetradecan-3-one, 3-bisabolen, 2-tridecanone, 3-hexadecanone, 1-dodecanol, l-tetradecanol, 2-pentdecanone, 3-octadecanone, 1-hydroxy-3-hexadecanone, 1-nonadecanol, l-O-acetyl-3-hexadecanone, and l-hydroxy-3-oetadecanone. The literature related some of the reported ethnomedicinal uses of the plant to these compounds found in the different parts of the plant. Conclusion The comprehensive information documented in this review about the importance of the C. tinctorium may provide an opportunity for research advancement in drug discovery and a better understanding of the medicinal benefits of the plant.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Screening, Invitro antidiabetic activity of Muntingia calabura leaves extract on alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1210-1213
Author(s):  
Panneerselvam G ◽  
Jothi Narendiran N ◽  
Vasanth S ◽  
Bupesh G ◽  
Prabhu K ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Standard Methods ◽  
Inhibition Studies ◽  
Chloroform Methanol ◽  
Alpha Glucosidase ◽  
Muntingia Calabura

Muntingia calabura is a medicinal plant broadly used in conventional therapeutic preparation of many pharmacological activities. In the present study, the Invitro antidiabetic property of Muntingia calabura leaves extracts was analyzed by using standard methods. An in vitro anti-diabetic study was done by inhibition of α-amylase and α - glucosidase enzymes. The phytochemical screening of Muntingia Calabura leaves revealed that the extract is rich in the secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, polyphenols and tannins. The in vitro antidiabetic capability of extracts such as Petroleum ether, Chloroform, Methanol and aqueous through α- amylase enzyme and alpha-glucosidase enzyme inhibition studies. The results of the present study concluded that the methanolic extract of Muntingia calabura exhibits 80% in α-amylase and 60% in alpha-glucosidase activity while compared to acarbose. The phytochemistry study portrays the antidiabetic activity of Muntingia calabura is due to the presence of polyphenols.

scholarly journals PLANT PROFILE, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA P. BEAUVAIS (AFRICAN TULIP TREE): A REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita S. Wagh ◽  
Santosh R. Butle
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant ◽  
Different Parts

Plants have been used as one of the important source for treating various diseases of human beings since ancient times. Numbers of plants are mentioned in different traditional system of medicine, among them Spathodea campanulata P. Beauvais is one of the important medicinal plant. Different parts of Spathodea campanulata such as flowers, leaves, stem, bark and roots have been reported for possessing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxic, anti-diabetic and anticonvulsant activity. Phytochemical screening shows the presence of various secondary metabolites like alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides and sterols. Relevant information and literature on Spathodea campanulata from electronic databases such as Academic Journals, Google, Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed and Web of Science were collected and analyzed. Available literatures evidently show that Spathodea campanulata possess a wide range of pharmacological activities that could be explained by the presence of variety of phytochemicals. The aim of the present review to provide detailed information regarding geographical distribution, phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of this plant.

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