The pharmacological and therapeutic importance of Eucalyptus species grown in Iraq

Abstract

Abstract:-Eucalyptus species grown in Iraq were included Eucalyptus bicolor (Syn: Eucalyptus largiflorens), Eucalyptus griffithsii, Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Syn: Eucalyptus rostrata) Eucalyptus incrassate, Eucalyptus torquata and Eucalyptus microtheca (Syn: Eucalyptus coolabahs). Eucalypts contained volatile oils which occurred in many parts of the plant, depending on the species, but in the leaves that oils were most plentiful. The main constituent of the volatile oil derived from fresh leaves of Eucalyptus species was 1,8-cineole. The reported content of 1,8-cineole varies for 54-95%. The most common constituents co-occurring with 1,8-cineole were limonene, α-terpineol, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, globulol and α , β and ϒ-eudesmol, and aromatic constituents. The pharmacological studies revealed that Eucalypts possessed gastrointestinal, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, insecticidal, repellent, oral and dental, dermatological, nasal and many other effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents and pharmacological and therapeutic activities of Eucalyptus species grown in Iraq.

Chemical Composition of Cordia Myxa Fruit: Phytochemical Screening and Identification of Some Bioactive Compounds.

“…These results are consistent with previous scientific literature except that saponins were not detected [4].…”

“…Cordia myxa fruit is regarded as a good source for fibers, proteins and carbohydrates, and some studies suggest promoting the fruit as a carbohydrate and protein supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities [4].…”

“…Scientific literature indicates that Cordia myxa has certain analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, insecticidal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and protective effects [4] [8][9][10].…”

Medicinal plants with cardiovascular effects (part 2): plant based review

“…Investigation of the mode of action revealed that the hypotensive effect was more likely due to activation of parasympathetic ganglia and dilatation of peripheral blood vessels, whereas the respiratory stimulant effect may partly be due to activation of chemoreceptors in the aortic arch and carotid body. In addition, a sub-effective dose of the ripe fruit mucilage specifically antagonized nicotineinduced hypotensive effect on rabbit and nicotine ganglionic stimulant effect on the isolated guinea pig ileum [87][88].…”

A Review of Medicinal Plants with Broncho-Dilatory Effect-Part 1

“…In contrast, Cordia myxa extractinduced relaxation was potentiated by Nw-nitroLarginine (L-NOARG) treatment. Accordingly, the Cordia myxa extract -induced relaxation may be due to nitric oxide from aupplied exogenously administered Larginine as well as endogenous nitric oxide donors such as amino acid and arginine derivatives [65][66].…”