Cuticular Wax Profiles of Leaves of Some Traditionally Used African Bignoniaceae

Gormann, Rainer; Schreiber, Lukas; Kolodziej, Herbert

doi:10.1515/znc-2004-9-1004

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“…Phytochemical studies on S. campanulata showed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, spathoside, n-alkanes, linear aliphatic alcohols, beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, oleanolic acid, pomolic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, phenylethanol esters, reducing sugars. The in vitro testing which gave positive results for reducing power and total phenolic content [86][87][88], also support the activity of the plant extract with reference to its hepatoprotection.…”

Section: Spathodea Campanulatamentioning

confidence: 70%

African natural products with potential antioxidants and hepatoprotectives properties: a review

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Free radicals are highly reactive molecules generated during oxidation reactions which in turn initiate chain reactions resulting to cellular damage. There is substantial evidence implicating free radicals especially reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the etiology of more than one hundred degenerative disorders in humans including, arthritis, atherosclerosis, ischemia and reperfusion injury of many tissues, gastritis, diabetics, central nervous system injury, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and cancer. Scientific evidence postulates that bioactive compounds especially from natural products are capable of providing protection against free radicals. Consequently, few decades have witnessed a surfeit of research geared towards validating the antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of the natural products. In this review, African natural products whose antioxidants activities were scientifically validated either in their crude extracts and/or derived products have been discussed. A total 1076 plants species representing 287 family, 132 isolated compounds and 7 insect/mollusk secreation were found. The plant species from the following families; Fababceae, Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Moraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Combretaceae and Malvaceae have received more scientific attention than others. Analysis of the reports revealed that Combretum apiculatum, Telfaria occidentalis, Acalypha racemosa, Garcinia lucida were the most active plant extracts from African flora. The most active ROS-detoxifying phytochemicals were moracin T, U, S and R (84-87), oleanolic acid (54), 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3,8,3′,5′-tetramethoxyflavone (89), 5,7,3′-trihydroxy-3,8,4′,5′-trimethoxyflavone (88), luteolin (3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxy flavone) (117) and genistein (4′,5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone) (116). The significant antioxidant potential demonstrated by some crude extracts and their constituent compounds render them good candidates for the development of new drugs. Although, the study of the mechanisms of actions as well as clinical validation of some of these isolated compounds is lacking. It is hoped that pertinent scientist and stakeholders will look further into some of these compounds for detailed authentification and subsequent commercialization.

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confidence: 70%

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“…Triterpenes and Sterols N-alcohols (35%), octacosanol and triacontanol [14]. Spathoside, n-alkanes, linear aliphatic alcohols, sitosterol and their esters, beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, oleanolic acid, pomolic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid and phenylethanol ester [15].…”

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Plant Profile, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Spathodea Campanulata P. Beauvais (African Tulip Tree): A Review

Wagh

Butle

2018

Int J Pharm Pharm Sci

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Plants have been used as one of the important source for treating various diseases of human beings since ancient times. Numbers of plants are mentioned in different traditional system of medicine, among them Spathodea campanulata P. Beauvais is one of the important medicinal plant. Different parts of Spathodea campanulata such as flowers, leaves, stem, bark and roots have been reported for possessing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxic, anti-diabetic and anticonvulsant activity. Phytochemical screening shows the presence of various secondary metabolites like alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides and sterols. Relevant information and literature on Spathodea campanulata from electronic databases such as Academic Journals, Google, Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed and Web of Science were collected and analyzed. Available literatures evidently show that Spathodea campanulata possess a wide range of pharmacological activities that could be explained by the presence of variety of phytochemicals. The aim of the present review to provide detailed information regarding geographical distribution, phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of this plant.

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“…Other traditional uses include the use of the bark to remedy sexually transmitted diseases, and in the dressing of wounds. Secondary metabolites, such as iridoids, flavonoids, coumarin derivatives, lignans, sterols, naphthaquinones, etc., have been reported in K. africana (Asekun, 2006;Gormann et al, 2004). Pharmacological activities of the plant reported are antifungal, antibacterial, antineoplastic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, CNS stimulant, antiprotozoal, and antidiarrheal activities (Saini et al, 2009); anti-aging, anticancer and antioxidant potentials (Gabriel and Olubunmi, 2009) and anti-leprosy activity (Lal, 1983).…”

Section: Kigelia Africana (Lam) Benth -Bignoniaceaementioning

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A review of twenty ethnobotanicals used in the management of breast cancer in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Gbadamosi¹,

Erinoso²

2016

Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.

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Breast cancer is the leading malignancy in the South Western Nigeria; it is second to cancer of the cervix in the northwest. In north-central, 22.41% of new cancer was registered for breast cancer in five years and accounted for 35.41% of all cancers in women. The limitations of orthodox drugs such as cost, accessibility, effectiveness, and side effects necessitate the search for cheap, safe and effective phytomedicine in cancer management. Thus, this paper reviewed twenty plants used traditionally for the management of breast cancer; this was with a view to presenting them for future research activities and scientific validation of their potency in cancer regimen.

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Cuticular Wax Profiles of Leaves of Some Traditionally Used African Bignoniaceae

Cited by 15 publications

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African natural products with potential antioxidants and hepatoprotectives properties: a review

African natural products with potential antioxidants and hepatoprotectives properties: a review

Plant Profile, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Spathodea Campanulata P. Beauvais (African Tulip Tree): A Review

A review of twenty ethnobotanicals used in the management of breast cancer in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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