scholarly journals Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) – Properties, Uses and Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Anjali, Sushma ◽  
Reena Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Urtica Dioica ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Stinging Nettle ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Utricaceae is a family of herbs and shrubs that can be found in a variety of habitats around the world. A lot of research has been carried out till date targeted for close understanding of this medicinal plant. The botanical distribution, Ethnomedicinal applications, Traditional uses as well as Pharmacological properties of the Urtica genus, are discussed in this study. The composition such as flavonoids and array of phenolic compounds which includes alcohols, Diocanol, Diol glucosides, Terpenes diols, and sugars as well are an inclusion in the genus Urtica. A wide range of research reports have been published representing its biological and pharmacological potential against cancer, tumors, bacterial, viral or fungal infections significantly. The information about the Urtica genus has been extracted using electronic database search such as Google Scholar and Pubmed as well as a library search for peer-reviewed journal publications.

scholarly journals Bioactivity and Pharmacological Potential of Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Angiosperms: Aizoaceae): An Overview

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (sp1) ◽  
pp. 590-599
Author(s):  
Anand Prakash ◽  
Pracheta Janmeda ◽  
Vinay Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Protective Activity ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Trianthema Portulacastrum ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Pharmacological Potential ◽  
Ayurvedic Herb ◽  
Different Parts

Trianthema portulacastrum L. ( Biskhapra/ Horse purslane) is widely found in tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. This weed automatically spread in cultivated fields. From the ancient time it is used for curative purposes. The plant pertains wide range of applicability and henceforth used as an Ayurvedic herb. The decoction of this herb utilized as a vermifuge, antidote prepared from that helps in treating alcohol poisoning and leaves cure the wound. In the era of phytomedicines lot of work has been done related to its morphology, ethno-pharmacology, medicinal uses, phyto-chemistry and pharmacological properties. Various pharmacological properties like antimicrobial properties, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, hepato-protective activity makes this plant very renowned amongst researchers as they utilized it somewhat like a panacea. Different parts of plants are utilized for the therapeutic purposes and extract prepared in different solvents used in the treatment of various disorders. In this review, an attempt has been made to provide all inclusive information of this plant about its bioactive compounds and their pharmacologoical importance.

scholarly journals Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle): A Pharmacologically Important Medicinal Plant Species of Himalayan Region

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Geeta Rawat ◽  
Alka Bameta ◽  
A. K. Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Urtica Dioica ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Diuretic Activity ◽  
Stinging Nettle ◽  
The Family ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant

Urtica dioica (Stinging nettle) belonging to the family Urticaceae is a medicinal plantfound in the Himalayas region from Kashmir to Kumaon region (Uttarakhand.). In Himalayan region, this plant is used for the daily purpose as food as well as to serve animals. It contains various phytochemicals like phenolic acid, coumarins, flavanols, bioflavonoids, Flavan-3-ols etc which is used to cure many diseases like arthritis, constipation, Pulmonary, Liver, Intestine, Kidney, Diabetes, Fungal infections, anti-inflammatory, internal injury and wounds. It also has hepatoprotective activity, anti‑hyperlipidemic activity, diuretic activity, antimicrobial activity, anticancer activity. Researchers have reported about 30 species with 47 genera and 1,300 species worldwide used to treat different diseases. Medicinal plants have proved to be the “backbone” of traditional medical system which signifies that developing countries depend upon medicinal plants for therapeutic use.

scholarly journals Psychodynamic Based Equine—Assisted Psychotherapy in Adults with Intertwined Personality Problems and Traumatization: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5661
Author(s):  
Géza Kovács ◽  
Annemiek van Dijke ◽  
Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Equine Assisted

The growing field of equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), a subfield of animal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP), needs theoretically-based clinical studies. This systematic review examines the existing clinical studies in adult populations on psychodynamic psychotherapy combined with equine-assisted psychotherapy. An electronic database search was divided in two studies to identify publications on 1) EAP combined with psychodynamic psychotherapy and 2) EAP combined to personality problems and traumatization in order to compile studies by population, intervention, outcome and therapeutic assets. Study 1 revealed no relevant clinical studies on EAP with a psychodynamic background with an adult population. Study 2 revealed 12 publications to review predominantly addressing veterans with PTSD. The methodological limitations of most of the studies restrain the overall findings on outcome. However, overall positive effects for EAP, specifically on its experiential features and on finding interpersonal trust for patients, can be discerned. There is an apparent need for clinical studies meeting methodological standards on psychodynamic underpinned EAP methodologies in adults with intertwined personality problems and traumatization.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Reducing Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaheen E. Lakhan ◽  
Heather Sheafer ◽  
Deborah Tepper
Keyword(s):  
Olfactory System ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Secondary Analyses ◽  
Positive Effect

Background. Aromatherapy refers to the medicinal or therapeutic use of essential oils absorbed through the skin or olfactory system. Recent literature has examined the effectiveness of aromatherapy in treating pain. Methods. 12 studies examining the use of aromatherapy for pain management were identified through an electronic database search. A meta-analysis was performed to determine the effects of aromatherapy on pain. Results. There is a significant positive effect of aromatherapy (compared to placebo or treatments as usual controls) in reducing pain reported on a visual analog scale (SMD = −1.18, 95% CI: −1.33, −1.03; p<0.0001). Secondary analyses found that aromatherapy is more consistent for treating nociceptive (SMD = −1.57, 95% CI: −1.76, −1.39, p<0.0001) and acute pain (SMD = −1.58, 95% CI: −1.75, −1.40, p<0.0001) than inflammatory (SMD = −0.53, 95% CI: −0.77, −0.29, p<0.0001) and chronic pain (SMD = −0.22, 95% CI: −0.49, 0.05, p=0.001), respectively. Based on the available research, aromatherapy is most effective in treating postoperative pain (SMD = −1.79, 95% CI: −2.08, −1.51, p<0.0001) and obstetrical and gynecological pain (SMD = −1.14, 95% CI: −2.10, −0.19, p<0.0001). Conclusion. The findings of this study indicate that aromatherapy can successfully treat pain when combined with conventional treatments.

scholarly journals Revisiting the Etiology of Hemifacial Microsomia / Retomando la etiología de la microsomía hemifacial

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (71) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Chijioke O. Eseonu ◽  
Alexandre R. Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Serotonin Receptor ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Hormone Deficiency ◽  
Hemifacial Microsomia ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Electronic Database Search

<p><em>Background</em>: Hemifacial microsomia (HM) is one of the most common congenital facial malformations of newborns worldwide. Despite its prevalence, little is known about its etiology. Features of HM vary among different reports in the literature, affecting ears, mouth, and mandible on one or both sides. <em>Purpose and Methods</em>: We performed a systematic literature review to determine if there is new evidence regarding the pathological origins of HM. During a seven-month period (September 2010-April 2011) an exhaustive electronic database search was constructed. An inclusion criterion, which set the specific parameters of the electronic database search for this review, was implemented using a number of built-in search tools. <em>Results</em>: A total of 1,250 published reports were displayed upon entry of the Boolean phrase “etiology AND hemifacial microsomia.” Of these papers, all of the publications selected for by the inclusion criterion had been published within the last ten years. Concomitantly, with regards to etiological origins, selection of a specific paper had to convey theories or experimental approaches of which had not been published as the main focus of a report more than three times in all with regards to previous documented literature with hemifacial microsomia as its basis. This final inclusion criterion left only eight studies eligible for this review. Reports included the suggestion of an etiologic role of growth hormone deficiency, fluoxetine ingestion, <em>SALL4</em> expression, <em>BAPX1</em> expression, and trisomy of chromosome 10. It appears that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the etiology of HM. These factors include gene mutations, variation in serotonin receptor binding, growth hormone imbalances, and chromosomal abnormalities. Future studies in humans should determine the frequency of etiologic coding mutations in <em>SALL4</em>, <em>BAPX1</em>, and trisomy 10 in HM cases. </p><p> </p><p><em>Antecedentes</em>: la microsomía hemifacial (MH) es una de las malformaciones faciales congénitas más frecuentes en recién nacidos mundialmente. A pesar de su prevalencia, poco se sabe sobre su etiología. Las características de la MH varían en los diferentes reportes de la literatura; afecta oídos, boca y mandíbula, uni o bilateralmente. <em>Propósito y métodos</em>: se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática de la literatura para determinar si hay nueva evidencia sobre el origen patológico de la MH. Durante siete meses (septiembre de 2010-abril de 2011) realizamos una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datos electrónicas. Un criterio de inclusión que determinó los parámetros específicos de la búsqueda se implementó usando un número de herramientas de búsqueda. <em>Resultados</em>: la búsqueda booleana (“etiology AND hemifacial microsomia”) arrojó un total de 1250 publicaciones. Se seleccionaron reportes publicados en los últimos diez años. Asimismo, con respecto a la etiología, los artículos debían incluir teorías o experimentos que no se hubieran publicado como asunto principal más de tres veces con la MH como base. Este criterio final de inclusión dejó solamente ocho estudios elegibles para la revisión. Los reportes sugieren que una deficiencia en la hormona del crecimiento, ingestión de fluoxetina, expresión de <em>SALL4</em>, expresión de <em>BAPX1</em> y trisomía del cromosoma 10 como factores etiológicos. Parece que factores genéticos y ambientales cumplen un papel en la etiología de la MH. Estos factores incluyen mutaciones genéticas, variación en la unión del receptor de la serotonina, desbalances de la hormona del crecimiento y anomalías cromosómicas. Estudios futuros en humanos deberían determinar la frecuencia de mutaciones etiológicas en la codificación de <em>SALL4</em>, <em>BAPX1</em> y trisomía 10 en casos de MH. </p>

scholarly journals A brief review on Nux vomica: A panacea homoeopathic remedy

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Tayyeba Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Database Search ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Behavioural Patterns ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Electronic Database Search

Strychnos nux-vomica is a homoeopathic remedy that has long been considered a panacea. This review collected the clinical trials and/or experimental studies on the pharmacological effects of Nux vomica. An electronic database search was run on Google Scholar and PubMed from 1980 to 2018. Data from homoeopathic texts available on paper and electronically were also included. Conventionally, Nux vomica is a medicine for alcoholism, anger effects of, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, gastrodynia, haemorrhoids, tea and tobacco habit, insomnia, nightmares, lumbago and many more diseases. Various pharmacological studies have proved its anti-alcoholic effect. Studies also showed its effect on sleep quality, anxiety-related behavioural patterns and epilepsy survival time. It also inhibited Helicobacter pylori-induced gene expression. Nux vomica was found to be beneficial in treating baker’s yeast-induced acute high-grade fever, pock-like lesions and Reiter’s disease. However, further research studies are required to explore its traditional uses for other diseases.

scholarly journals A Review Of Different Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Therapies By Speech And Language Pathologists

2017 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ehsan Nadeifar ◽  
Neda Tahmasebi Garmatani
Keyword(s):  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Tactile Stimulation ◽  
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Speech And Language Pathologists ◽  
The Common ◽  
Facilitation Techniques

Background and aims: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the common symptoms after stroke and is a marker for poor prognosis. Select the best therapy procedure is important. This study reviews the various therapy methods available to clinicians.Methods: An electronic database search was performed on PubMed and Embase. The search was limited to English publications. Terms such as stroke, dysphagia, swallowing disorders; deglutition, deglutition disorders, treatment outcome, electro-stimulation-therapy, thermal-stimulation, muscle-training, rehabilitation, also extensive manual searching was conducted.Results: oropharyngeal dysphagia interventions are divided into 5 groups based on the type of therapy: 1- bolus modifications and management (Compensatory Techniques), 2- swallow maneuvers and postures (Compensatory Techniques and/or Rehabilitative Techniques) 3- combination of interventions (Compensatory Techniques and/or Rehabilitative Techniques), 4- electro-stimulation and thermo-tactile stimulation (Facilitation Techniques), 5- other interventions (Rehabilitative Techniques).Conclusion: There are different therapy procedures that can be use for Oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke, but there are questions about the most effective of therapy, although some positive significant outcome studies have been published.    

scholarly journals Antioxidant Compounds and Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
Omolara Adenaike ◽  
Grace Onyukwo Abakpa
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Database Search ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Citrus Fruits ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
The Tropics

Citrus fruits are spread worldwide, grown across the globe and are well- appreciated for their refreshing juice and health benefits. This review aimed at investigating the applied health therapeutic uses of some citrus fruits exploited in the treatment of several health challenges as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial activities against cardiovascular diseases and macular degeneration. Citrus fruits abilities on the exploited benefits are not far from their rich bioactive compounds and phytochemical contents such as minerals, vitamins, flavonoids and carotenoids. These phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, boosting the action of protective enzymes in the liver, reverse lipid for oxidation of genetic material and improve immune system. We reviewed literature for the antioxidant compounds and health benefits of some citrus fruits (namely, oranges, lime, lemon and grapefruits) from electronic database search obtaining information from research studies and reports. We recommend more research into more varieties of citrus predominantly in the tropics.

scholarly journals The role of Charakokta Varnya Mahakashaya for maintenance of skin complexion (Varnya Vriddhi ) – a literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pallavi R. Parde
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Cynodon Dactylon ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Vetiveria Zizanioides ◽  
White Variety ◽  
Hemidesmus Indicus ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Medical Importance

Beauty is a subject of socio-medical importance. Cosmetics are used in a wide range throughout the world which leads to many hazardous effects due to chemicals contain. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use and the mode of action of herbs mentioned in Varnya Mahakashaya of Acharya Charak for maintenance of skin complexion i.e. for Varna Vriddhi of Twaka or Rupaprasadan.  According to Ayurveda Skin is divided in 7 different layers – Avabhasini, Lohita, Shweta, Tamra, Vedini, Rohini, Mamsadhara. These layers are responsible for various characters of skin like complexion, and also the Bhrajak Pitta which is closely associated with skin is responsible for skin complexion. The Charak Samhita is great text in Ayurveda stated a group of 10 medicinal plants known as Varnya Mahakashaya that can be used to obtain glowing skin. It includes- Shweta Chandan ( Sntalum albam ), Nagakeshar (Mesuva ferra), Padmak (Prnus cerasoides) , Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides), Madhuka (Glycerrhiza glabra), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Payasya (Ipomoea digitata), Sita (white variety of Cynodon dactylon) and Lata (green veriety of Cynodon dactylon). These drugs can be used individually or in combination also internally and externally. All of them work under varnya, raktashodhak, pittashamak, kushthaghna guna. Most of them are prescribed for skin diseases, the pharmacological properties of these herbs indicate complexion promotion action.

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