Modulatory effect of<i>Plectranthus amboinicus</i>Lour. on ethylene glycol-induced nephrolithiasis in rats

José, María; Ibrahim, Ibrahim; Janardhanan, Sandheep

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“…The juice of P. amboinicus has been used as a natural remedy to dilute the crystals in the urinary tract in India from ancient times [96]. The antilithiotic activity of the concentrated fresh juice of the leaves of P. amboinicus is proved by Jose et al [97] . The said study on urine analysis revealed significant reduction in calcium, oxalates and total protein level compared to the control.…”

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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng: Botanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Nutritional Significance

2016

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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. is a perennial herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae which occurs naturally throughout the tropics and warm regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. This herb has therapeutic and nutritional properties attributed to its natural phytochemical compounds which are highly valued in the pharmaceutical industry. Besides, it has horticultural properties due to its aromatic nature and essential oil producing capability. It is widely used in folk medicine to treat conditions like cold, asthma, constipation, headache, cough, fever and skin diseases. The leaves of the plant are often eaten raw or used as flavoring agents, or incorporated as ingredients in the preparation of traditional food. The literature survey revealed the occurrence 76 volatiles and 30 non-volatile compounds belonging to different classes of phytochemicals such as monoterpenoids, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, phenolics, flavonoids, esters, alcohols and aldehydes. Studies have cited numerous pharmacological properties including antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antitumor, wound healing, anti-epileptic, larvicidal, antioxidant and analgesic activities. Also, it has been found to be effective against respiratory, cardiovascular, oral, skin, digestive and urinary diseases. Yet, scientific validation of many other traditional uses would be appreciated, mainly to discover and authenticate novel bioactive compounds from this herb. This review article provides comprehensive information on the botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology and nutritional importance of P. amboinicus essential oil and its various solvent extracts. This article allows researchers to further explore the further potential of this multi-utility herb for various biomedical applications.

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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng: Botanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Nutritional Significance

2016

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“…The more use of drugs that results more affected by adverse reactions of drug. There are various treatment of approaches for Kidney stones such as percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, ureteroscopy, laparoscopic and shock wave lithotripsy [12]. Hence these treatment methods are non-convenient for patients because they are costly and painful.…”

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Ethnomedicinal plants used in kidney stones and infection of urinary tract by tribal community of Rayagada District, Odisha

Bishoyi¹,

Tripathy²

2023

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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The phytogeographical survey for ethno medicinal plants at Rayagada district of Odisha were conducted to evaluate sources of medicinal plants. The survey divulged from out of 30 distinct species of plant and its 20 families are worked as treatment of urinary tract and kidney stones in herbal remedies. All survey on ethno medicines is completely collected by interviews with herbalists, village healers, local baidyas and practicing herbal medicine practitioners. The old and famous facts are called “The garden is the poor man's apothecary " and cure of every disease is concealed in nature. Kidney stones and Urinary tract have suffered human beings since ancient times. These are an important causes of kidney failure in India. So, India has less mortality and more morbidity, but they are highly impacted by socioeconomically conditions. In present survey we have observed from extract of ethno medicinal plant parts are used to cure urinary tract and kidney stones complications. The detailed study to explore the ethno medicinal plant of Rayagada district, Odisha.

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Phyto-Physicochemical Investigation of Leaves of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour) Spreng

Patel¹,

Mahobia²,

Waseem³

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Pharmacognosy Journal

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Modulatory effect ofPlectranthus amboinicusLour. on ethylene glycol-induced nephrolithiasis in rats

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Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng: Botanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Nutritional Significance

Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng: Botanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Nutritional Significance

Ethnomedicinal plants used in kidney stones and infection of urinary tract by tribal community of Rayagada District, Odisha

Phyto-Physicochemical Investigation of Leaves of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour) Spreng

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