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Annona reticulata (Ramphal), also known as custard apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree with a long history of traditional medicinal use. This review article comprehensively examines the medicinal properties and health benefits associated with various parts of the Annona reticulata (Ramphal) tree, including its fruit, leaves, seeds, and bark. The fruit of Annona reticulata is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and have been traditionally used to treat various ailments such as diabetes, inflammation, and microbial infections. Scientific studies have highlighted its antioxidant properties and potential therapeutic effects against diabetes and inflammatory conditions. The leaves of the Annona reticulata tree have been utilized in traditional medicine for their hypoglycemic and antimicrobial properties. Research on related species suggests potential benefits for managing diabetes and combating microbial infections. Annona reticulata seeds, have often been overlooked, but they show activity as antimicrobial agents based on limited research. Studies have explored their potential effectiveness against certain bacteria and fungi, suggesting their utility in traditional medicinal practices. The bark of the Annona reticulata tree...
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This paper describes the Quantitative estimation and LC MS study of selected plants are Adenocalymma alliaceum and Turbinaria ornata. Is a plant belonging to the family Bignoniaceae commonly called as ‘Garlic vine’ and or ‘false garlic’. Turbinaria ornata (T. ornata) is one of the main seaweeds in the marine ecosystem that has been used as a source of medicine among brown seaweeds. These brown algae belong to the family Sargassaceae. This review paper discusses in detail study of quantitative estimation and LC MS study. Quantitative determination of Adenocalymma alliaceum shows the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid and tannin. Quantitative determination of Turbinaria ornata shows the presence of alkaloid, phenol, flavonoid and tannin. LCMS study reveals the presence of 1-hexamine, Apigenin and p-coumaric acid in Adenocalymma alliaceum and Tetradecanoic acid, Hydroperoxide and Nonyl trifluoroacetate in Turbinaria...
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Herbal medicine, also known as Herbalism or Botanical medicine, harnesses the therapeutic properties of plants in various forms to prevent, treat, or promote health and well-being. Plants contain a diverse array of chemical compounds that interact with the body, leading to their widespread use in traditional and modern medicine worldwide. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant rise in the global and national markets for herbal drugs. Utilized since ancient times, medicinal plants are fundamental to traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, as well as folk and native medicine. Helicteres isora L. (Sterculiaceae family) is renowned for its traditional uses and widespread distribution. Research indicates that extracts derived from its leaves, bark, fruits, and roots possess a range of beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anti-dysenteric, anti-diabetic, and antimicrobial activities. Notably, the fruit extract of H. isora demonstrates promising free radical scavenging abilities. This review aims to provide a scientific basis for the indigenous therapeutic claims associated with bioactive fractions extracted from H....
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The Cucurbitaceae family has been utilized as a medicinal option in human medicine from ancient times. The bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is popularly known as lauki, ghia or dudhi in India. This is grown worldwide in the tropical climates of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. There are over 800 species and 130 genera in this family. Because of their potential for therapeutic use, researchers have looked into a variety of plants in this family, including Lagenaria siceraria. L. siceraria has been linked to several health benefits for humans, including antioxidant, immunosuppressive, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, diuretic, laxative, analgesic, antihypertensive, cardioprotective, central nervous system stimulant, anthelmintic, and free radical scavenging. This plant’s fruit is frequently consumed as a low-calorie vegetable. The biological chemicals found in the species are diverse and include terpenoids, flavonoids, sterols, and saponins. The edible portions of this plant also contain proteins, terpenoids, flavonoids, vitamins, choline, and other phytochemicals. In addition to 17 distinct amino acids, the seeds of L. siceraria have been discovered to contain several minerals. Per 100 g of...
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The genus Ficus, including Ficus racemosa, represents a significant group of trees renowned for their medicinal properties across various traditional healing systems. Widely known as Goolar in India, this medium-sized tree from the Moraceae family is abundant throughout the country, distributed from Himalayan ranges to south India. The different parts of plant Ficus racemosa like root, bark, stem, fruit, latex and leaves are rich in numerous phytochemical compounds such as alkaloids, tannins, saponins, β-sitosterol, and lupeol, contributing to its diverse therapeutic capabilities. Referenced in ancient Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic traditions, this plant exhibits a wide array of medicinal activities, including hypoglycemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, gastroprotective, antitussive, anthelmentics, antipyretics, wound healing, anticholinesterase and anticarcinogenic properties, among others. This comprehensive review delves into taxonomy, synonyms, vernacular names, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemicals, and pharmacological evaluations of various extracts from its leaves, fruits, stems, bark, and latex, employing solvents such as ethanol, methanol, acetone, petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and...
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