蕨类植物治疗人类疾病的应用概况

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Abstract:The aim of this review was to explore the pharmacological activity of early tracheophytes (pteridophytes) as an alternative medicine for treating human ailments. As the first vascular plants, pteridophytes (aka, ferns and fern allies) are an ancient lineage, and human beings have been exploring and using taxa from this lineage for over 2000 years because of their beneficial properties. We have documented the medicinal uses of pteridophytes belonging to thirty different families. The lycophyte Selaginella sp. was shown in earlier studies to have multiple pharmacological activity, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-Alzheimer properties. Among all the pteridophytes examined, taxa from the Pteridaceae, Polypodiaceae, and Adiantaceae exhibited significant medicinal activity. Based on our review, many pteridophytes have properties that could be used in alternative medicine for treatment of various human illnesses. Biotechnological tools can be used to preserve and even improve their bioactive molecules for the preparation of medicines against illness. Even though several studies have reported medicinal uses of ferns, the possible bioactive compounds of several pteridophytes have not been identified. Furthermore, their optimal dosage level and treatment strategies still need to be determined. Finally, the future direction of pteridophyte research is discussed.

Scavenging activity and mechanism study of ferulic acid against reactive carbonyl species acrolein

“…As a phenolic compound, ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxy cinnamic acid) is distributed widely in nature, and has diverse benefits for health such as being antioxidative and anti-inflammatory (Amro et al, 2002;Srinivasan et al, 2007;Huang et al, 2017;Baskaran et al, 2018). It has been shown to have positive effects on many diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes (Srinivasan et al, 2007;Kumar and Pruthi, 2014;Mancuso and Santangelo, 2014).…”

Turning Meadow Weeds Into Valuable Species for the Romanian Ethnomedicine While Complying With the Environmentally Friendly Farming Requirements of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy

“…P. aquilinum is thought to be a fern with potent anti-cancer properties. In India, decoctions from the rhizomes of P. aquilinum are drunk as an herbal tea (Baskaran et al, 2018). Dried rhizomes mixed with milk are used to relieve diabetic disorders, and tender fronds are used as vegetables (Baskaran et al, 2018).…”

“…In India, decoctions from the rhizomes of P. aquilinum are drunk as an herbal tea (Baskaran et al, 2018). Dried rhizomes mixed with milk are used to relieve diabetic disorders, and tender fronds are used as vegetables (Baskaran et al, 2018). Moreover, the strong rhizomes of plant have been used directly as a food or as an ingredient of bread (by Australian, British, French, Japanese populations or by Lapp and Siberian cultures) (Vetter, 2010).…”

Pericarp and seed of litchi and longan fruits: constituent, extraction, bioactive activity, and potential utilization

“…Thus, litchi pericarp extract can be used as a strong natural antioxidant. Based on the recognition that litchi pericarp extracts were more effective than O-(βhydroxyethyl) rutin in reducing anti-inflammatory and anti-edema ability and capillary permeability, it is suggested that anthocyanins or flavanols instead of rutin and its derivatives should be considered in the treatment of illnesses involving tissue inflammation and capillary fragility and swelling (Li and Jiang, 2007;Baskaran et al, 2018). Wang et al (2006aWang et al ( , 2006b found that litchi pericarp extract showed potential anti-cancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma in vitro and in vivo, and human breast cancer.…”