@article {1168, title = {Traditonal Uses and Phytopharmacological Analysis of Ancient and Lucrative Traditional Plants Lavandula stoechas L. and Lavandula officinalis Chaix}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {October 2023}, pages = {607-614}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {607}, abstract = {

Traditional medicines are still widely used because they contain notably unique therapeutically active metabolites in their native condition. This elevated the illustrious tradition of indigenous cultures and folklore claims to trace back the development of new therapeutic platforms and active leads that could meet the current needs with the minimum unforeseen health risks. Lavandula stoechas L. has the exclusive property to tutelage the brain, heart, and vital organs with unique pharmacodynamic action by expelling out brain impurity and purifying black bile. It is immensely used in insanity as a memory enhancer and nervine tonic, as per the classical Unani literature, and is termed a broom of the brain, but less erudition, improper documentation, and negligence emaciated its appreciation and recognition. While Lavandula officinalis Chaix is popularly used in modern practices in aromatherapy, mental rejuvenation, the cosmetic industry, and economic generation throughout the world due to more scientific unveiling. To corroborate the ancestral heritage and ancient therapeutic arguments with antiquated scriptures, these plants have been reviewed for their traditional uses and phytopharmacological activities.

}, keywords = {Ancient medicine, Folkloric application, Pharmacology, Phytochemistry, Traditional plant}, doi = {10.5530/pres.15.4.064}, author = {Mohammad Jameel and Abuzer Ali and Wasim Ahmad and Md. Faiyazuddin and Md Rafiul Haque and Rampratap Meena and Sadia Sultan and Kamran Ashraf} } @article {117, title = {Nutraceutical Potential of Molokhia (Corchorus olitorius L.): A Versatile Green Leafy Vegetable}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {April 2021}, pages = {01-12}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {01}, abstract = {

Molokhia is a nutritious green leafy vegetable consumed in African and Middle Eastern countries as a viscous soup. Although the leaves are used in the traditional medicine and also reported to exhibit a number of pharmacological effects, its utilization is limited to some cultures and does not find wider utilization in the mainstream dietary habits. This review is aimed to present the nutritional and nutraceutical potential of molokhia to promote consumption of this valuable leafy vegetable. An unbiased literature search was conducted using online resources such as Google Scholar and PubMed to collect published reports on various biological/pharmacological activities of molokhia. Chemical structures of bioactive compounds were downloaded from PubChem. The leaves of molokhia are rich sources of Vitamin A (β-carotene), C, E, B1, B2, folic acid and minerals such as iron and calcium in addition to common macromolecules. Among carbohydrates, acidic polysaccharides are of particular interest because of their notable biological effects including antidiabetic and antioxidant. The vegetable is also a good source of a diverse category of phytochemicals including alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolics. Different extracts exhibit potent antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, analgesic, and wound healing effects. The extracts have shown to safe even at a dose of 3.2 g/kg body weight in experimental animals. Molokhia is a nutritious leafy vegetable loaded with essential micronutrients and phytochemical that could be handy in promoting general health. Further research is warranted to develop novel food product formulation using molokhia.

}, keywords = {Corchorus olitorius, Green leafy vegetable, Molokhia, Pharmacology, Polysaccharides, Toxicity}, doi = {10.4103/pr.pr_100_20}, author = {Faiyaz Ahmed} } @article {604, title = {Flavonoid Glycosides and Pharmacological Activity of Amphilophium Paniculatum}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {5}, year = {2013}, month = {January 2013}, pages = {17-21}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {17}, abstract = {

Background:\ Nothing is reported on\ Amphilophium paniculatum\ (L.) Kunth. This study aimed at investigation of chemical constituents of the leaves of\ Amphilophium paniculatum,\ grown in Egypt, in addition to pharmacological evaluation.\ Materials and Methods:\ Isolation of a new compound, along with 5 known flavonoids. Pharmacological activities were carried out on different extracts of\ A. paniculatum\ leaves.\ Results:\ Identification of a new flavone glycoside, acacetin 8-C-β-D- glucopyranosy l-(1{\textrightarrow}2)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (1) in addition to 5 known flavonoids. The 70\% ethanol crud extract and its successive chloroform, ethyl acetate, and 100\% ethanol extracts showed significant anti-inflammatoryactivity,analgesic effect, antipyretic activity, antioxidant activity, and anti-hyperglycemic activity. Determination of the median lethal dose (LD\ 50\ ) revealed that the different extracts were safe.

}, keywords = {Amphilophium Paniculatum, Bignoniaceae, Flavonoids, Pharmacology}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.105643 }, author = {Mahmoud I Nassar and El-Sayed A Aboutabl and Dina M Eskander and Mary H Grace and Ezzel-Din A EL-Khrisy and Amany A Sleem} }