Anti-trichomonal, biochemical and toxicological activities of methanolic extract and some carbazole alkaloids isolated from the leaves of Murraya koenigii growing in Nigeria

Antidiabetic effect of Withania coagulans in experimental rats

“…The phytochemical studies reported earlier indicate that the alkaloids and steroids isolated from other plant sources are responsible for their hypoglycemic activity (19). However, a number of steroidal lactones have also been reported from whole plant extract of W. coagulans (20)(21).…”

Nootropic Potential of Murraya koenigii leaves in Rats

“…Leaf extract of Murraya koenigii have also been reported to posses antifungal, antineoplastic, nitric oxide scavenging and antioxidant activities (Das et al, 1965;Khan et al, 1996a;Chakrabarty et al, 1997;Khan et al, 1997;Ramsewak, et al, 1999;Tachibana et al, 2001;Baliga et al, 2003). Anti-oxidant, Antitumor, Anti-microbial and Anti-diabetic actives have been reported for some carbazole alkaloids, which were identified as the major compounds in Murraya koenigii leaves (Tachibana et al, 2001;Adebajo et al, 2004Adebajo et al, , 2006Ito et al, 2006).…”

“…The fresh leaves of Murraya koenigii (MKL) are traditionally added to Indian gravy and other vegetables for the delicious taste they impart to various South Indian dishes. Ayurvedic literature as well as recent studies highlights the potential of MKL as an antidiabetic agent (Yadav et al, 2002;Adebajo et al, 2004Adebajo et al, , 2006Kesari et al, 2005). Leaf extract of Murraya koenigii have also been reported to posses antifungal, antineoplastic, nitric oxide scavenging and antioxidant activities (Das et al, 1965;Khan et al, 1996a;Chakrabarty et al, 1997;Khan et al, 1997;Ramsewak, et al, 1999;Tachibana et al, 2001;Baliga et al, 2003).…”

Cytotoxic and Anti-Tumour Promoting Activities of Carbazole Alkaloids from Malayan <i>Murraya koenigii</i> (L.) Spreng

“…Murraya koenigii is a medicinal important herb of Indian origin. It has been widely used as natural flavouring in curries and sources [3]- [5], and ingredient in traditional medicine formulations [4]- [6]. It has also reported by researchers that carbazole alkaloids possess various biological activities such as antitumor, anti-oxidative, anti-mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory activities [6]- [8].…”