Commercial and Ethnic Use of Lichens in India

Upreti, D. K.; Divakar, Pradeep K.; Nayaka, Sanjeeva

doi:10.1663/0013-0001(2005)059[0269:caeuol]2.0.co;2

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“…This lichen is also reported to have important therapeutic values [23]. The tribal community is using several lichens as foods as well as they are sold in markets of Himachal Pradesh [24]. Although lichens are used in food by many different cultures across the world, there are concerns about its edibility.…”

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A Study on Epiphytic Lichens From Prunus Persica

Ramya

Thirunalasundari

2018

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The objective of this study is to explore and identify the epiphytic lichens on the tree bark of Prunus persica from Kodaikanal area and analyze its phytochemical properties.Methods: Samples were collected from Kodaikanal area, identified by morphological and chemical constituents. Macromolecules present were quantified by DNS method, Lowry's method, and lipid tests. The secondary metabolites present were analyzed by standard phytochemical tests and thin-layer chromatography. Results and Conclusion:It was interesting to observe that species belonging to the lichen genera -Parmotrema, Ramalina, and Usnea dominated the area. The samples have been identified and deposited in LWG herbarium, NBRI, Lucknow. As lichens form an ideal model to study the humongous secondary metabolites present in it, a preliminary investigation was performed to understand the nutritive value as well as phytochemicals present in the lichens. The results indicate that these organisms can be of potential medicinal value with Ramalina and Usnea species contributing good amount of macronutrients present in them, while qualitative analysis of phytochemicals reports all the lichens for enormous metabolites.

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A Study on Epiphytic Lichens From Prunus Persica

Ramya

Thirunalasundari

2018

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…If lichen tissue cultures are to have industrial uses for their wide range of potentially useful activities, we must have to improve the growth rate and in vitro synthesis of their natural secondary metabolites. In most of the countries including India, the lichen diversity and abundance considerably decreased due to change in ecological conditions, loss of forest cover and habitat, and growth of urban and industrial areas (Upreti et al 2005). Therefore, it is an urgent need to improvise the lichen tissue culture technique for better understanding of their biotechnological/biomedical applications.…”

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In Vitro Culture of Lichen Partners: Need and Implications

Verma

Behera

2015

Recent Advances in Lichenology

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“…The genus Usnea has wide range of traditional and ethno medicinal value. U. longissima is used as an ingredient of a poultice for bone setting 5 . A wide range of secondary metabolites of lichens were characterized.…”

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Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity of Lichen Usnea Undulata Stirt. (Parmeliaceae)

Kanivebagilu¹,

Mesta²

2016

Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm.

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Lichen compounds are also known to have biological activities. Traditionally Usnea used as antibacterial, antidermatophytic and anthelmintic. The present study was carried to determine the anthelmintic activity of a macrolichen Usnea undulata Stirt. (Parmeliaceae) collected from forest area of Chikmagalur district. The lichen was powdered and extracted sequentially using solvents of increasing polarity viz., acetone, methanol and water. Thin layer chromatography showed the presence of usnic acid. The anthelmintic assay was performed on Pheretima pasthuma. High inhibitory potential was observed in case of acetone extract. Inhibitory effect could be ascribed to the bioactive secondary metabolites, mainly Usnic acid present in the lichen. Purification of bioactive principles is to be conducted.

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Commercial and Ethnic Use of Lichens in India

Cited by 80 publications

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A Study on Epiphytic Lichens From Prunus Persica

A Study on Epiphytic Lichens From Prunus Persica

In Vitro Culture of Lichen Partners: Need and Implications

Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity of Lichen Usnea Undulata Stirt. (Parmeliaceae)

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