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The goal of this review is to have a thorough understanding of Acacia catechu’s general description and therapeutic applications. The Khair tree’s wood is used to make Catechu. For centuries, people all around the world have used this to heal a variety of illnesses. It is extremely important due to its therapeutic characteristics. The tree’s various parts have distinct biological and pharmacological effects, making them widely used in Asia and around the world. A. Catechu’s main phytochemical compounds include protocatechuic acid, taxifolin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, catechin, epicatechin gallate, procyanidin, phloroglucin, aldobiuronic acid, gallic acid, D-galactose, afzelchin gum, L-arabinose, D-rhamnose, and quercetin. The entire plant of A. catechu has a wide range of medicinal properties, such as antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, antinociceptive, antihyperlipidemic, antiulcer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiproliferative, haemolytic and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins. The medication has been used in the treatment of infections, inflammation, pain management, skin diseases, and wounds. Recent studies have shown that this drug contains several phytochemicals with antimutagenic...
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Inflammation is an essential component of the innate immune response and serves as a protective mechanism against harmful stimuli such as physical injury, infectious agents, toxic chemicals, and allergens. Although beneficial in acute phases, uncontrolled or chronic inflammation is associated with the development of numerous diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, and cancer. During inflammatory responses, mediators such as interleukins, interferons, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) are released, producing the characteristic signs of redness, pain, heat, swelling, and loss of function. Natural products have long played a significant role in managing inflammatory conditions, even with the availability of synthetic agents such as NSAIDs. Many medicinal plants contain bioactive secondary metabolites capable of modulating key steps in the inflammatory cascade by targeting pathways including COX, LOX, NF-κB, and oxidative stress. Numerous studies continue to highlight the anti-inflammatory potential of plant extracts, essential oils, and isolated phytochemicals. This review compiles recent findings on these natural agents, emphasizing their mechanisms of action and relevance in inflammation-associated metabolic disorders. It also provides...
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Latex-bearing plants represent a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant medicinal value with wound healing property, antimicrobial activity, antiinflammatory and anticancer activity. The present investigation was aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity, protease characterization and antimicrobial activity of latex extracts of Plumeria alba, Euphorbia grantii and Calotropis gigantea. Phytochemical analysis revealed that Calotropis gigantea latex contained the highest phenolic content, while Plumeria alba showed maximum protein and carbohydrate content. Antioxidant assays such as DPPH radical scavenging, reducing power assay and lipid peroxidation inhibition demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, particularly in Calotropis gigantea latex. Antimicrobial screening against Staphylococcus aureus using agar well diffusion method showed the highest zone of inhibition for Calotropis gigantea. Protease activity was maximum for Euphorbia grantii with optimal pH 8, with temperature optima of 40°C for Plumeria alba and Euphorbia grantii and 60°C for Calotropis gigantea. These findings support the traditional medicinal use of plant latex and suggest its potential application in pharmaceutical and industrial...
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Mollugo pentaphylla L. (Molluginaceae), commonly known as carpetweed, has tremendous medicinal importance. Although the plant has been scientifically evaluated for its various biological activities but no work has not been carried out till date on comparative pharmacognostic characterization of the in-vivo plant and leaf callus. This study aims to investigate the comparative pharmacognostic and physicochemical standards for aerial parts and leaf callus of M. pentaphylla. The measures taken were macroscopic, organoleptic study, anatomy, powder microscopy, ash values, loss on drying, fluorescence analysis and extractive yield. This is the first study providing complete pharmacognostic profile of M. pentaphylla and hence will be useful for identification and authentication of the species for future...
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Medicinal plants play a vital role in addressing health problems, particularly in Africa, where they often constitute the primary therapeutic resource. Encouraged by the WHO, which recommends their integration into health systems, their use nevertheless requires rigorous control based on identification. In Côte d’Ivoire, among the most widely used botanical families are the Fabaceae, renowned for the diversity of their species with pharmacological properties. This study presents, a micrographic and chemical analysis of three plants from this family: Abrus precatorius, Bafia nitida, and Desmodium adscendens. The analyses performed included micrographic examination of leaf powders, phytochemical screening of hydroethanolic extracts, using thin-layer chromatography, and chemical analysis by HPLC-ESI(+)-Q/TOF. Microscopic analysis allowed us to identify the characteristic elements. Chemical analysis revealed the presence of several groups of secondary metabolites (alkaloids, flavonoids, quinones, tannins, sterols, terpenes, and polyphenols), confirming the potential of these plants as sources of bioactive molecules and highlighting the importance of their valorization and integration into healthcare...
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