Therapeutic and pharmacological efficacy of selective Indian medicinal plants – A review

Prasathkumar, Murugan; Anisha, Salim; Chenthamara, Dhrisya; Becky, Robert; Sadhasivam, S.

doi:10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100029

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“…The methanolic extract of F. deltoidea leaf has been reported to be rich in tannins, alkaloids, saponins, phenols, flavones, isoflavones, and flavonoids [ 10 ]. The presence of these compounds is beneficial for treating dyslipidemia, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and infertility cases such as PCOS [ 11 ]. The antihypertensive [ 12 ], chemopreventive, and chemotherapeutic [ 13 ] activities of F. deltoidea have indeed been reported in animal studies .…”

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Ficus deltoidea ameliorates biochemical, hormonal, and histomorphometric changes in letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rats

Haslan

Samsulrizal

Zin

et al. 2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances are key features in the pathophysiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). We have previously shown that Ficus deltoidea var. deltoidea Jack (Moraceae) can improve insulin sensitivity and hormonal profile in PCOS female rats. However, biological characteristics underpinning the therapeutic effects of F. deltoidea for treating PCOS remain to be clarified. This study aims to investigate the biochemical, hormonal, and histomorphometric changes in letrozole (LTZ)-induced PCOS female rats following treatment with F. deltoidea. Methods PCOS was induced in rats except for normal control by administering LTZ at 1 mg/kg/day for 21 days. Methanolic extract of F. deltoidea leaf was then orally administered to the PCOS rats at the dose of 250, 500, or 1000 mg/kg/day, respectively for 15 consecutive days. Lipid profile was measured enzymatically in serum. The circulating concentrations of reproductive hormone and antioxidant enzymes were determined by ELISA assays. Ovarian and uterus histomorphometric changes were further observed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. Results The results showed that treatment with F. deltoidea at the dose of 500 and 1000 mg/kg/day reduced insulin resistance, obesity indices, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), malondialdehyde (MDA), testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to near-normal levels in PCOS rats. The levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), estrogen, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) are also similar to those observed in normal control rats. Histomorphometric measurements confirmed that F. deltoidea increased the corpus luteum number and the endometrial thickness. Conclusions F. deltoidea can reverse PCOS symptoms in female rats by improving insulin sensitivity, antioxidant activities, hormonal imbalance, and histological changes. These findings suggest the potential use of F. deltoidea as an adjuvant agent in the treatment program of PCOS.

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Ficus deltoidea ameliorates biochemical, hormonal, and histomorphometric changes in letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rats

Haslan

Samsulrizal

Zin

et al. 2021

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…Herbal medicines, which are standardized with specific makers (standard), are very useful as preventive medicine against SARS-CoV-2. [199] Phytoconstituents are early line of defence systems to fight against the number of pathogenic viruses including SARS-CoV through the various pathways. They are able to alter SARS-CoV related pathophysiological consequences, post-viral infections; however, herbal medicines and extracts usually are not consumed in very pure form.…”

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Preventive Medicinal Plants and their Phytoconstituents against SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19

Nema¹,

Mamdapur²,

Sarojam³

et al. 2021

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Pandemic coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered virus "Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)" . Considering the present scenario of COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on humankind, holistic remedies with respect to herbal medicine validated from ethnopharmacological rationale are now targeting approaches globally as a preventive care against SARS-CoV-2. Aim: This review is primarily focused on to deliver a concise fact of the coronaviridae family, pathophysiology, mechanism of action, ethnopharmacological validated Indian herbs for inhibiting the virus with possible targets. Experimental procedure: In this study, science mapping tool Bibliometrix R-package was used to perform bibliometric analysis and building data matrices for keywords co-occurrence investigation, country-wise scientific production; collaboration between the countries worldwide, co-word analysis on topic "keywords associated with SARS-CoV-2 and medicinal plants" . Results and Conclusion: Our findings is to deliver a concise knowledge about the coronaviridae family, pathophysiology, possible targets for managing the SARS-CoV-2, in addition to potential medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents against COVID-19. Target-specific inflammatory pathways due to post infection of SARS e.g. NLRP3, p38-MAPK, Metallopeptidase Domain 17; endocytosis pathways e.g. Clathrin, HMGB1 pathways are primarily highlighted along with relevant interleukins and cytokines, which directly/indirectly triggering to immune system and play a significant role. Based on selective pathways and potential lead, the outcome of our elaborated study put forward selected Indian medicinal plants that hold a very high probability as preventive care in this global crisis.

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“…Traditionally, it is used to treat various health problems. It has shown various pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, antiradical, antidiabetic, anticoagulant, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, hepato, and neuroprotective actions ( Prasathkumar et al., 2021 ; Chonpathompikunlert et al., 2018 ; Kooti et al., 2015 ; Shivashri et al., 2013 ). It demonstrates that AG is a potent herbal plant for several health-related problems.…”

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Apium graveolens reduced phytofabricated gold nanoparticles and their impacts on the glucose utilization pattern of the isolated rat hemidiaphragm

Rajasekar¹,

Mohan²,

Muniyan³

2022

Heliyon

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The integration of nanotechnology with herbal medicines overcomes the limitations of herbal therapy and offers desirable bioactivity. Thus, this study was aimed at synthesizing Apium graveolens -gold nanoparticles (AG-AuNPs) and exploring their impact on the glucose utilization pattern of the isolated rat hemidiaphragm. The AG-AuNPs appeared in cherry red color and showed a plasmonic peak at 534nm. The bio-reduced AG-AuNPs appeared as spherical shapes with varying sizes of about 4–15 nm. It also depicted the zeta potential of -19.5 mV, face-centered cubic crystalline nature, stretching vibrations for different functionalities, and in vitro stability during various characterization studies. The AG-AuNPs showed non-cytotoxicity and promoted cellular glucose uptake on their exposure to the cell line and the diaphragm, respectively. Moreover, the identified flavonoids and polyphenols of AG depicted in silico interactions with the insulin signaling molecule. The observed results suggest that the interacting ability of AG-AuNPs with the insulin signaling molecule can promote the glucose uptake efficiency of the diaphragm.

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Therapeutic and pharmacological efficacy of selective Indian medicinal plants – A review

Cited by 123 publications

References 173 publications

Ficus deltoidea ameliorates biochemical, hormonal, and histomorphometric changes in letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rats

Ficus deltoidea ameliorates biochemical, hormonal, and histomorphometric changes in letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rats

Preventive Medicinal Plants and their Phytoconstituents against SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19

Apium graveolens reduced phytofabricated gold nanoparticles and their impacts on the glucose utilization pattern of the isolated rat hemidiaphragm

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