MEDICINAL VALUE OF LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA: AN UPDATED REVIEW

Lagerstroemia speciosa (Family: Lythraceae) is native to Asia-tropical and subtropical regions. The phytochemical investigation of Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf and fruit revealed that it contained steroids, terpenoids, glycosides, phenolic compounds, α-amino acids, saponins, starch, alkaloids, carbohydrates, organic acids, flavonoids, reducing sugars, tannins and many other active metabolites. Lagerstroemia speciosa possessed many Pharmacological effects included antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antiobesity, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, gastrointestinal, diuretic, thrombolytic, cardiovascular, central nervous, inhibition of TNFα production, xanthine oxidase inhibitition, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects. The current review discussed the chemical constituents, pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Lagerstroemia speciosa

Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Leontice Leontopetalum- A Review

Phytochemical analysis showed that Leontice leontopetalum contained many quinolizidine alkaloids, tannins, phenolic,  flavonoids  and many other bioactive contents. The pharmacological studies revealed  that Leontice leontopetalum possessed antioxidant, antidiabetic, convulsant and anti convulsant, cytotoxic, anticholinesterase cardiovascular and smooth muscle contractile effects. The current mini review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Leontice leontopetalum

Medical Benefit of Lallemantia Iberica- A review

Lallemantia iberica (Family: Lamiaceae) is used traditionally   as stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, in the treatment of common cold, coughing, stomach  and abdominal pain. It produced many secondary metabolites such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpen, mucilage and oil. It possessed many pharmacological effects included analgesic, antibacterial and antioxidant effects. The current review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lallemantia iberica

A REVIEW ON LAWSONIA INERMIS: A POTENTIAL MEDICINAL PLANT

Lawsonia inermis (Family: Lythraceae) contained carbohydrates, phenolic, flavonoids, saponins, proteins, alkaloids, terpenoids, quinones, coumarins, xanthones, fat, resin and tannins. It also contained 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (lawsone). Many alkaloids, naphthoquinone derivatives, phenolics and flavonoids were isolated from different parts of Lawsonia inermis. The pharmacological studies showed that Lawsonia inermis showed antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, molluscicidal, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, central nervous, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, wound and burn healing, immunomodulatory, antiurolithiatic, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antiulcer, antidiarrhoeal, diuretic, anticancer and many other pharmacological effects. The current review will highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lawsonia inermis

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LEPIDIUM SATIVUM-A REVIEW

Lepidium sativum contained many bioactive constituents included cardiac glycoside, alkaloids, phenolic, flavonoids, cardiotonic glycosides, coumarins, glucosinolates, carbohydrates, proteins and amino-acids, mucilage, resins, saponins, sterols, tannins, volatile oils, triterpene, sinapic acid and uric acid. The pharmacological investigation revealed that Lepidium sativum possessed antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, reproductive, gastrointestinal, respiratory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, cardiovascular, hypolipidemic, diuretic, central nervous, fracture healing and protective effects. The current review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lepidium sativum

PHARMACOLOGY OF ECHINOCHLOA CRUS-GALLI - A REVIEW

The preliminary phytochemical studies showed that Echinochloa crus-galli contained alkaloids, glycosides, carbohydrates, flavonoids, phytosterols/terpenes, proteins, and saponins. Nutritional analysis of plant grains showed that they contained protein 9.0-13.7%, fat 2.3-3.5%, carbohydrates 63.8-79.9%, fiber 5.2-29.9%, energy 310-364 k cal, Ca 8 mg/ 100g, Fe 2.9 mg/ 100g, thiamin 0.41 mg/ 100g, riboflavin 0.28 mg/ 100g and niacin 4.5 mg/ 100g. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that the plant possessed antidiabetic, anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial hypolipidemic and anti-obesity effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Echinochloa crus-galli. Ketwords: Echinochloa crus-galli, Pharmacology, content

A REVIEW ON ERODIUM CICUTARIUM: A POTENTIAL MEDICINAL PLANT

Phytochemical analysis showed that Erodium cicutarium contained Tannin, catechins, gallic and elagic acids, sugars (glucose, galactose, fructose), amino acids (glycine,alanine, proline, histidine, tryptophan, tyrosine, glutamic acid), vitamins K and C , and wide range of essential and volatile oils. Erodium cicutarium possessed many pharmacological effects included antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, interferon induction, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antiproliferative effects and affected smooth and cardiac muscles tones. This review discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Erodium cicutarium. Keywords: Erodium cicutarium, contents, pharmacolog

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ERYNGIUM CRETICUM- A REVIEW

The preliminary phytochemical analysis of Eryngium creticum showed that it contained alkaloids, tannins, resins, saponins, coumarin, phenols, terpenoids, flavonoids and carbohydrates. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that Eryngium creticum possessed antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anticancer, antileishmanial and many other effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents, pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Eryngium creticum. Keywords: Eryngium creticum, constituents, pharmacology, therapeutic

TWO YEARS FOLLOW UP AFTER ERADICATION THERAPY OF PEPTIC ULCER

Objective: This study was performed to detect the recurrence rate for two years after eradication therapy of peptic ulcer. Methods: Sixty-nine patients included in this study in Kirkuk city from January 2004 to January 2005 as 1st year follow up, and 49 patients from January 2005 to January 2006 as second year follow up study. A urea breath test and re-endoscopic examination were carried out to confirm peptic ulcer recurrence. A questionnaire was prepared to take the history of the disease and other relevant data of each patient. Results: The recurrence was occurred in 6 (8.7%) and 8 patients (16.33%) in the 1st and 2nd years after eradication therapy. Highly risk of recurrence was smoking, age below 50 y and stress in 1st year follow up, and stress was the highly risk in the 2nd year follow up. Conclusion: After triple and quadruple therapy of peptic ulcer, the recurrence is low, However, the possibility of H. pylori resistance should be considered

Chemical constituents and pharmacological importance of Agropyron repens – A review

    Agropyron repens is native from temperate Europe to Central Asia and is now found in Africa. It is used  traditionally  as  soothing diuretic and for calming pain and spasm in the urinary tract. It is also used as  demulcent  and tonic. The plant contained carbohydrates, mucilaginous substances, pectin, triticin, cyanogenetic glycosides, phenol compounds, flavonoids, soponins, volatile oils, essential oil, vanillin glucoside, iron and other minerals, and large quantities of silica. It possessed hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. It was also affected motility, cured urinary tract infection and induced many other effects. This review will highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of  Agropyron repens