Ethno-Botanical and Economic Significance of Edible Plants Used as Food by Tribal Community of the Western Himalaya

Kumar, Vijender; Kaur, Jasleen; Chawla, Rakesh; Mohi-ud-din, Roohi; Mir, Reyaz Hassan

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-4880-9_11

Edible Plants in Health and Diseases 2022

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4880-9_11

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Ethno-Botanical and Economic Significance of Edible Plants Used as Food by Tribal Community of the Western Himalaya

Vijender Kumar

Jasleen Kaur

Rakesh Chawla

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of Malva sylvestris L: A Detailed Insight

Paul,

Malla,

Dar

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Malva sylvestris L., is commonly referred to as Mallow and is found in Europe, Asia and Africa. This has been traditionally used for inflammation, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin disorders, menstrual pains, and urological disorders. This review covers phytoconstituents and Pharmacological activities of M. sylvestris. The plant contains a large number of phytochemical constituents having diverse pharmacological activities. The plant contains many phenolic compounds responsible for its strong antioxidant activity. Coumarins from Mallow have a potential anticancer activity. Malva sylvestris also contains essential as well as non-essential elements and minerals. Many researchers have provided evidence that Malva sylvestris is a good candidate for use as a medicinal herb and has good nutritional value. The leaves, in particular, offer properties like anticancer, skin whitening, and anti-aging. Furthermore, the aqueous extract was recently shown to have an anti-ulcerogenic effect. Malva sylvestris has a high potential for use in cosmetics such as skin whitening and anti-aging treatments. Methanolic extracts of Malva sylvestris leaves, and flowers showed strong antibacterial activity against a common plant pathogen bacterium. The plant also contains Malvone A, which is responsible for antibacterial action. The plant also possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, wound healing properties and various other activities.

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of Malva sylvestris L: A Detailed Insight

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Malla,

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Ethno-Botanical and Economic Significance of Edible Plants Used as Food by Tribal Community of the Western Himalaya

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of Malva sylvestris L: A Detailed Insight

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