Pharmacognostical studies of Smilax aspera Linn. – A herbal drug

Patel, Satish; Biswas, Bibaswan; Rambabu, K.; Sundaram, EN; Arya, Renu

doi:10.4103/ijrh.ijrh_13_20

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“…Moreover, tannins are recently found to demonstrate antiviral activities for treatment of viral diseases including AIDS [ 52 ]. However, species of lower FC and RFC, such as Blitum virgatum L., Smilax aspera L., Vitex agnus-castus L., may also contain in their phytochemical profile a range of constituents that may potentially have some important therapeutic properties [ 53 , 54 , 55 ]. This calls for future comprehensive research to further explore the potential of such species as a source of novel drugs.…”

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal wild plants in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon

Hani

Baydoun

Nasser

et al. 2022

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Medicinal plants and associated traditional knowledge play a vital role in supporting the livelihoods and resilience of indigenous communities. This ethnobotanical survey aims to identify medicinal plants used by the local communities of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve of Lebanon (SBR) and document the associated traditional knowledge. Methodology Focus groups and personal interviews with 133 informants of community members of 22 villages of SBR were performed during 2019–2022. Informants were selected using purposive sampling techniques based on their knowledge of medicinal plants and experience in traditional herbal medicine. Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire through field visits. Results Informants were equally represented by females and males and had different demographic characteristics, and the main source of knowledge was ancestral. A total of 184 medicinal plant species belonging to 57 families were documented. The predominant families were Asteraceae (31 spp.), Lamiaceae (14 spp.), and Rosaceae (14 spp.). Leaves (23%) were the plant part most used. Decoction (45%) was the predominant preparation method, while internal (oral) use (47%) was the most frequent administration mean. Berberis libanotica, Dittrichia viscosa, and Daucus carota achieved the highest scores of frequency of citation (FC), relative frequency of citation (RFC), use value (UV), and fidelity level (FL). Furthermore, diseases and ailments of gastrointestinal tract were the category most treated. Conclusions Findings revealed a rich and diverse list of medicinal plants with associated traditional knowledge still actively used to treat a wide range of diseases. Future phytochemical and pharmacological studies are recommended to determine the efficacy and safety of plant species used. The management body of the SBR and all related authorities are invited to continue their conservation efforts to protect such rich biocultural heritage.

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal wild plants in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon

Hani

Baydoun

Nasser

et al. 2022

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…To enhance the outcomes, the histopathological considers were likewise performed. The writing audit revealed that high fat diet-induced obesity and abnormal lipid metabolic small collectively are associated with inflammation, clog, and non alcoholic greasy liver sickness (NAFLD) prompting hepatic disappointment causing a lift in SGOT, SGPT, and complete bilirubin level in the serum [18]. Our outcomes showed that consumption of high-fat diet may play acrucial part in the pathogenesis of greasy liver or hepatic steatosis associated with obesity depicted via ballooning degeneration.…”

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Smilax zeylanica: A Promising Antilipidemix and Antiobesity Agent

Mishra

Juyal

Kumar

2021

JPRI

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Background: It is well established fact that obesity has now said to be a disease status.The phytochemicals have always been looked for their enormous stored potential. Similax zeylanica is a naturally occurring flavonoid known for its pharmacological potential. In this study it was aimed to determine the antiobesity and antilipidemic effect of various Similax zeylanica extract. Materials and Methods: The pharmacological screening of Cyclohexane extract of Smilax zeylanica (SZH), ethyl acetate extract Smilax zeylanica (SZE) and methanolic extract of Smilax zeylanica (SZM) was performed. The acute toxicity studies were performed on various animal groups. Obesity was diet induced.The plasma samples were investigated for various biochemical parameters such as glucose, lipid profile (Cholesterol, TG, HDL, LDL and VLDL), Liver function test (SGPT, SGOT). Results and Conclusion: The various parameters studied showed that the methanolic extracts of Similax zeylanica showed enormous antiobesity potential and concluded for the supplementation for antilipidemic effect.

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