Phytochemicals and antiviral properties of five dominant medicinal plant species in Bankura district, West Bengal: An overview

Chanda, Sayantani; Biswas, Suparna Mandal; Sarkar, Prasanta Kumar

doi:10.22271/phyto.2020.v9.i6u.13146

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“…Additionally, P. emblica fruit contains flavonoid compounds like quercetin, kaempferol, and routine (Jagdale et al, 2021). This plant contains phytochemicals such as fixed oils, phosphatides, essential oils, tannins, minerals, vitamins, aminoacids, fatty acids, and glycosides, among others (Chanda et al, 2020). Phyllanthus emblica has been found to contain linolenic, linoleic, oleic, stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids.…”

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Phyllanthus emblica: a comprehensive review of its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties

Prananda,

Dalimunthe,

Harahap

et al. 2023

Front. Pharmacol.

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Phyllanthus emblica Linn, a prominent member of the euphorbiaceae family, exhibits extensive distribution across a multitude of tropical and subtropical nations. Referred to as “Balakka” in Indonesia, this plant assumes various names across regions, such as “kimalaka,” “balakka,” “metengo,” “malaka,” and “kemloko” in North Sumatra, Ternate, Sundanese, and Java respectively. Phyllanthus emblica thrives in tropical locales like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, while also making its presence felt in subtropical regions like India, China, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka. The fruits of Balakka are enriched with bioactive constituents recognized for their wide-ranging benefits, including antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-cholesterol, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, chemoprotective, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial properties. Comprising a spectrum of phenolic compounds (such as tannins, phenolic acids, and flavonoids), alkaloids, phytosterols, terpenoids, organic acids, amino acids, and vitamins, the bioactive components of Malacca fruit offer a diverse array of health-promoting attributes. In light of these insights, this review aims to comprehensively examine the pharmacological activities associated with P. emblica and delve into the intricate composition of its phytochemical constituents.

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Phyllanthus emblica: a comprehensive review of its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties

Prananda,

Dalimunthe,

Harahap

et al. 2023

Front. Pharmacol.

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“…It shows the presence of various impurities such as carbonate, oxalate and silicate. The acid-insoluble ash mainly consists of silica and indicates contamination with earthy material, and the water-soluble ash is used to estimate the amount of inorganic compounds present in drugs [29]. Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that chromatographic fingerprinting is an important technique for the quality evaluation of medicinal herbs [30].…”

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Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Languas galangal Rhizome and Development of a Topical Antifungal Cream

Reka,

Godage,

Wijayabandara

et al. 2023

Medicines

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Background: The rhizome of Languas galangal is traditionally used in Sri Lanka for the treatment of skin infections caused by fungi. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of L. galangal rhizome and to develop a topical antifungal formulation from it. Methods: The dried, powdered rhizome of L. galangal was successively extracted with hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol using Soxhlet extraction. The agar well diffusion method was used to assess the antifungal activity against Candida albicans and Aspergillus nger. The antifungal activities of the extracts were compared with clotrimazole as the positive control and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as the negative control. The most active hexane extract was used to prepare the cream. The antifungal activity of the formulated cream was tested. Results: The hexane extract of L. galangal rhizome powder was more effective on C. albicans and A. niger. The hexane extract of L. galangal showed the maximum zone of inhibition against C. albicans and A. niger (20.20 mm ± 0.46, 18.20 mm ± 0.46) compared to the other three extracts, while clotrimazole, which was used as a positive control, produced a larger zone of inhibition (36.10 mm ± 0.65) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), the negative control, did not produce inhibitory zones. Stability testing of the formulated cream showed a stable and good appearance. Conclusions: The cream developed using the hexane extract showed in vitro antifungal activity against C. albicans and A. niger. Further evaluations on shelf life, stability and safety are required.

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“…As compared to taxonomic identification, the pharmacognostic study includes different parameters for identifying and detecting dry powder adulteration 21 . This is necessary because the dried powder lost its morphological identity and is susceptible to adulteration 22 . Plant identities are verified and standard parameters are established to prevent adulteration in pharmacognostic research.…”

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Phytochemical Composition and Microscopic Characteristics of the Fruit Bark of Punica granatum L.

Begum,

Muhammad,

Haq

et al. 2024

Asian J. Biol. Sci

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Background and Objective:The outer layer of the Punica granatum L. fruit exhibits a high degree of durability. The majority of the plant's components have been utilized in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. The medicinal properties of Punica granatum L. are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. The present investigation was undertaken to establish the foundational pharmacognostic criteria that should be employed in the evaluation of the botanical specimens. Materials and Methods: In this study, an analysis was conducted on the phytochemical composition and microscopic characteristics of the fruit bark of Punica granatum L. Quantitative phytochemical information was assessed by conducting tests on three distinct extracts derived from the peel of Punica granatum L. fruit. Results: The periderm of the fruit exhibits a diverse array of microscopic characteristics, encompassing fibrous elements, sclerotic structures, stone cells, prismatic crystals, both simple and compound starch granules, oil droplets and fully developed parenchymal cells. The bark of Punica granatum fruits contains various bio-active compounds such as saponins, quinones, terpenoids, phenols, tannins, alkaloids, betacyanin, coumarins, phlobatannins, oil and fats. However, it is notable that glycosides and anthocyanin are not present in significant amounts. Conclusion: Pomegranate has a diverse array of potential therapeutic properties due to the presence of numerous chemical constituents. This research may contribute to the production of standardized products derived from this plant.

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Phytochemicals and antiviral properties of five dominant medicinal plant species in Bankura district, West Bengal: An overview

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

Phyllanthus emblica: a comprehensive review of its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties

Phyllanthus emblica: a comprehensive review of its phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties

Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Languas galangal Rhizome and Development of a Topical Antifungal Cream

Phytochemical Composition and Microscopic Characteristics of the Fruit Bark of Punica granatum L.

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