The Unexplored Anticaries Potential of Shiitake Mushroom.
Authors: Avinash J, Vinay S, Jha K, Das D, Goutham BS, Kumar G
Abstract
Keeping an eye the escalating costs of dental services, the treatment cost of the consequences of dental caries can be reduced to manageable proportions by preventive measures aimed at decreasing the prevalence. One such measure is by increasing the consumption of caries preventive foods. Recently, there has been an upsurge of interest in mushrooms not only as a healthy food but also as a caries preventive food. The most common type of mushroom, Lentinula edodes also called as shiitake, is studied in-depth for its oral health benefits....
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Review of Neuro-nutrition Used as Anti-Alzheimer Plant, Spinach, Spinacia oleracea.
The objective of this article was to conduct a review on various ethnomedicinal uses of the spinach and its influences on the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease based on a literature review.
PMID: 28082792 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews)
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
An Updated Review on the Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Clinical Trials of Salacia oblonga.
Authors: Kushwaha PS, Singh AK, Keshari AK, Maity S, Saha S
Abstract
Salacia oblonga (S. oblonga), a perennial herb, has been used for thousands of years in ayurvedic medicine and is closely associated with prevention, treatment, and cure of various human ailments such as obesity and diabetes. A vast and wide range of chemical compounds such as polyphenols, friedelane-type triterpenes, norfriedelane-type triterpenes, eudesmane-type sesquiterpenes including various glycosides had been isolated from this plant. This review is aimed to survey the literature covering the phytochemistry and pharmacology of S. o...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
An Updated Review on Phytochemical Properties of "Golden Dewdrop" Duranta erecta.
Authors: Subsongsang R, Jiraungkoorskul W
Abstract
Duranta erecta (family: Verbenaceae) commonly referred to golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, angel whisper, or skyflower is one of the traditional medicinal plants. It has been shown to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticide properties. Its phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics, saponins, steroids, tannins, and terpenoids are reported as the basis of its efficacious therapeutic properties. The other important constituents which contribute to the remedial properties are durantol, pectolinaringenin, repennoside, repen...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Anticancer Activity of Key Lime, Citrus aurantifolia.
Authors: Narang N, Jiraungkoorskul W
Abstract
Citrus aurantifolia (family: Rutaceae) is mainly used in daily consumption, in many cultural cuisines, and in juice production. It is widely used because of its antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammation, anti-lipidemia, and antioxidant properties; moreover, it can protect heart, liver, bone, and prevent urinary diseases. Its secondary metabolites are alkaloids, carotenoids, coumarins, essential oils, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and triterpenoids. The other important constituents are apigenin, hesperetin, kaempfero...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
A Complete Profile on Blind-your-eye Mangrove Excoecaria Agallocha L. (Euphorbiaceae): Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Aspects.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the complete profile of an important mangrove plant Excoecaria agallocha L. (Euphorbiaceae) and elaborately describing the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. It is used traditionally in the treatment of various diseases such as epilepsy, ulcers, leprosy, rheumatism, and paralysis. The latex obtained from the bark is poisonous in nature and may cause temporary blindness, thus it is also known as the blind-your-eye mangrove plant. Many phytoconstituents were isolated from the plant, which were mainly diterpenoids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, sterols, an...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Review Ergogenic Effect of Long Jack, Eurycoma Longifolia.
Authors: Khanijo T, Jiraungkoorskul W
Abstract
Eurycoma longifolia (family: Simaroubaceae) is commonly distributed in the Southeast Asia and Indo-China. In particular, the aqueous extract and decoction of its root are a well-known folk medicine which enhances sexuality, fertility, and antiaging. Furthermore, it has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its common phytochemical components include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and triterpenes. This plant is rich in various quassinoids including eurycolactone, eurycomalactone, ...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Is Myrtol ® Standardized a New Alternative toward Antibiotics?
Is Myrtol® Standardized a New Alternative toward Antibiotics?
Pharmacogn Rev. 2016 Jul-Dec;10(20):143-146
Authors: Paparoupa M, Gillissen A
Abstract
GeloMyrtol(®) and GeloMyrtol(®) forte, also known as Myrtol(®) standardized, is an herbal medical product (phytomedicine) obtained by a multistep distillation procedure from essential oils. The major biological marker of in vivo and ex vivo activity of Myrtol(®) standardized is the monoterpenes, d-limonene, 1,8-cineole, and alpha-pinene. Myrtol(®) standardized is estimated to have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacter...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Retraction: Oleandrin: A Cardiac Glycosides with Potent Cytotoxicity.
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[This retracts the article on p. 131 in vol. 7, PMID: 24347921.].
PMID: 28082799 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews)
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - January 15, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Review of Naturopathy of Medical Mushroom, Ophiocordyceps Sinensis, in Sexual Dysfunction.
Authors: Jiraungkoorskul K, Jiraungkoorskul W
Abstract
Sexual dysfunctions including desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain disorders are increasing worldwide due to etiological factors and aging. Several types of treatment are claimed in modern medicine, but they have serious side effects and higher costs. In fact, alternative approaches, such as the intake of plants, fungi, and insects, or their extracts, have also been practiced to enhance sexuality and ameliorate illness with notable successes. However, the scientific evidence related to the mechanisms and efficacy of these alternative medicines is both sca...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Himatanthus Willd. ex Schult. (Apocynaceae): Review.
Authors: Soares FP, Cavalcante LF, Romero NR, Bandeira MA
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The genus Himatanthus Wild. ex Schult. (Apocynaceae) includes about 13 species and five subspecies widely distributed in South America, especially Brazil. The phytochemical reports on this genus have revealed mainly triterpenes and iridoids. The plants are traditionally used as anthelmintic, antitumor, and antiinflammatory agents. The most used parts of the plant are its bark, leaves, and latex. This review emphasizes the phytochemical constituents and medicinal properties, which may help in future research. The research was conducted with ...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Flavonoids from the Genus Astragalus: Phytochemistry and Biological Activity.
Authors: Bratkov VM, Shkondrov AM, Zdraveva PK, Krasteva IN
Abstract
Flavonoids, the most common plant polyphenols are widely distributed in every species and possess a broad range of pharmacological activities. The genus Astragalus is the largest in the Fabaceae family with more than 2,500 species spread. They are known to contain different metabolites such as flavonoids, saponins, and polysaccharides. Plants from the genus have been used in the traditional medicine of many countries for centuries. This paper is focused on the large group of flavonoid compounds. Details on structure as well as information...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Review of Scientific Evidence of Medicinal Convoy Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine.
This study reviewed some convoy drugs presented in TPM, their biological effects, and their probable interactions with main drugs, considering the increased absorption through inhibition of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux function, bioavailability-enhancing effects, and decreased metabolism of the main drug using electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar in November and December, 2013. Recent studies have proven the beneficial effects of Crocus sativus L. (saffron) and camphor on the heart and brain, the cerebral therapeutic effects of Asarum europaeum (hazelwort), the hepatoprotective e...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Chitosan: A Promising Marine Polysaccharide for Biomedical Research.
Authors: Periayah MH, Halim AS, Saad AZ
Abstract
Biomaterials created 50 years ago are still receiving considerable attention for their potential to support development in the biomedical field. Diverse naturally obtained polysaccharides supply a broad range of resources applicable in the biomedical field. Lately, chitosan, a marine polysaccharide derived from chitins-which are extracted from the shells of arthropods such as crab, shrimp, and lobster-is becoming the most wanted biopolymer for use toward therapeutic interventions. This is a general short review of chitosan, highlighting the history, properti...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Therapeutic Potential of Pterocarpus santalinus L.: An Update.
Authors: Bulle S, Reddyvari H, Nallanchakravarthula V, Vaddi DR
Abstract
Recently there has been increasing interest in plants and plant-derived compounds as raw food and medicinal agents. In Ayurveda, an Indian system of traditional medicine, a wide spectrum of medicinal properties of Pterocarpus santalinus is described. Many important bioactive phytocompounds have been extracted and identified from the heartwood of P. santalinus. Bioactive compounds typically occur in small amounts and have more subtle effects than nutrients. These bioactive compounds influence cellular activities that modify the risk of...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
