Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant Its Medicinal and Traditional Uses in India

Journal: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Author: R. Rajeswari, M. Umadevi*, C. Sharmila Rahale, R.Pushpa, S. Selvavenkadesh, K. P. Sampath Kumar, Debjit Bhowmik (India)

Abstract: Aloe vera is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. Extracts of Aloe Vera is a proven skin healer. Aloe Vera help to soothe skin injuries affected by burning, skin irritations, cuts and insect bites, and its bactericidal properties relieve itching and skin swellings. It is  known to help slow down the appearance of wrinkles and actively repair the damaged skin cells that cause the visible signs of aging.    Aloe is  a powerful detoxifier, antiseptic and tonic for the nervous system. It also has immune-boosting and anti-viral properties. Research has proven that adding Aloe Vera to ones diet improves digestion. As a general health tonic.  Aloe Vera is a useful source of vitamins. Aloe Vera Gel contains a large range of vitamins – even  vitamin B12, Vitamin A,  contains B-Group vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and folic acid. Aloe Vera Gel contains important ingredients including 19 of the 20 amino acids needed by the human body and seven of the eight essential ones that just cannot be made.

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The Lebanese Citrus Aurantium: A Promising Future in Medicinal Phytochemistry

Journal: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Author: Salim Makhoul, Youssef Bakkour, Hanna El-Nakat*, Fawaz El Omar

Abstract: The West Bekaa region of Lebanon is mostly an agricultural land where traditional herbal medicine is a common practice.  Many medicinal applications are especially attributed to the Citrus aurantium plant mainly used in the food and drink industry. In this work, the essential oil of Citrus aurantium is studied in an attempt to find an explanation for the different medical applications of this plant extract which is widely known among locals.  Using Gas Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometry, twenty-six different chemicals were identified and quantified.  These include the major constituent, Linalool, (29.99%), Bergamol (14.94%), Farnesol (9.86%) and D-Limonene (8.42%). The latter as well as Linalool are known to have anticancer effects, thus representing major components in anticancer treatments.  Their proportions in the studied essential oil and the presence of the other components (a-thujene, a-pinene, Camphene, Sabinene, b-pinene, b-Myrcene, p-Cymene, Ocimene (E), Linalool oxide (Trans), Linalool oxide (Cis), Terpinen-4-ol, Terpineol, Nerol (Or Cis-Geraniol), Neral, Geranial, Neryl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Nerolidol, Farnesal, Eicosane, Tetracosane, Pentacosane) have amplified the importance of Citrus aurantium as a scientifically-proven medicinal plant thus justify its diverse medical applications.

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Pharmacognostical and Priliminary Phytochemical Studies on the Leaf Extract of Ficus Pumila Linn.

Journal: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Author: Jasreet Kaur* (India)

Abstract: Ficus pumila Linn. (Family: Moraceae), commonly known as climbing fig. It is widely used as an ethno medicine in china and India. It is prescribed for a wide variety of ailments like diarrhea, hemorrhoids, treating gastrointestinal, piles, uterine problems and other infections. However, detailed scientific information is not available to identify the plant material and to ascertain its quality and purity. In present communication, morphology anatomical and physico-chemical characters along with phytochemical screening and fluorescence analysis of powdered crude drug were carried out for systemic identification and authentication of leaves. This study provides referential information for identification and characterization of Ficus pumilaleaf and its extracts.

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In-Vitro Thrombolytic and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Swertia Chirata Ethanolic Extract.

Journal: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Author: Mohammad Shahadat Hossain*, Mohammad Ehsanul Hoque Chowdhury, Sumana Das and Imtiaz Uddin Chowdhury

Abstract: Ethanol extract of of Swertia chirata was assessed for its thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory activity and phytochemical screening. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using albumin denaturation. Aspirin was used as a standard drug for the study of anti-inflammatory activity. The ethanol extract of Swertia chirata showed mean inhibition of protein denaturation 45.31±0.000576 whereas, for control group it was found to be 50.00±0.00177. In thrombolytic activity using in vitro clot lysis assay method, the crude ethanol extract was found to have significant, thrombolytic test showed a maximum effect of 40.38% while the standard streptokinase showed 69.35.

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