phytochemistry
Phytochemistry is the study of phytochemicals, which are chemicals derived from plants.
The Phytochemistry Section of the journal Plants is devoted to the publication of papers concerning all aspects of pure and applied plant chemistry, biochemistry
Phytochemistry of medicinal plants
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Medicinal plants are a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals or bionutrients. Studies carried out during the past 2 3 decades have shown that these phytochemicals have an important role in preventing chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and coronary heart
Terrestrial higher plants which hyperaccumulate metallic elements. A review of their distribution, ecology and phytochemistry .
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This paper reviews the plant geography, ecology, metal tolerance and phytochcmistry of terrestrial higher plants which arc able to accumulate metallic elements in their dry matter to an exceptional degree. The review is limited to the elements Co, Cu, Cr, Pb. Mn. Ni and Zn
Phytochemistry , pharmacology, and clinical trials of Morus alba
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The present review is aimed at providing a comprehensive summary on the botany, utility, phytochemistry , pharmacology, and clinical trials of Morus alba (mulberry or sang shu). The mulberry foliage has remained the primary food for silkworms for centuries. Its leaves have
Piper: a model genus for studies of phytochemistry , ecology, and evolution
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This book offers a glimpse into the world that exists within, and revolves around, a remarkable group of tropical plants. Although it does not synthesize all of the scientific work that has been gathered on Piper, it is a significant advance in our understanding. This
Orchids: A review of uses in traditional medicine, its phytochemistry and pharmacology
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Many of the epiphytic Orchids are used as traditional medicine. Chemical components and pharmacology have been studied in recent 15 years. Medicinal orchids, in general, are not subjected to detailed pharmacological studies. A wide range of chemical compounds are
Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Moringa oleifera plant: An overview
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Moringa oleifera, an important medicinal plant is one of the most widely cultivated species of the family Moringaceae. It is highly valued from time immemorial because of its vast medicinal properties. The present article provides all necessary information regarding its
Orchids: advances in tissue culture, genetics, phytochemistry and transgenic biotechnology
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Orchids include some of the worlds most important floricultural (cut-flower) and ornamental (pot and garden) plants, some of which have pharmacological interest. Even though seed propagation has been recorded since the early 19th century, their micropropagation and
Coleus forskohlii: a comprehensive review on morphology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects
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Ayurvedic medicine for curing various disorders and this is the only source of the diterpenoid forskolin. Forskolin is used for the treatment of eczema, asthma, psoriasis, cardiovascular disorders and hypertension, where decreased intracellular cAMP level is believed to be a
Review of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) its phytochemistry and pharmacology
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Cucurbita pepo, is widely used like food and in folk medicine around of the world. This aims a comprehensive of the pharmacological, chemical constituents, and clinical uses. Also have been identified the medicinally important phyto-constituents belonging mainly to
Pharmacology and phytochemistry of Coccinia indica
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ABSTRACT Coccinia indica (Bimba, kanduri, Cucurbitaceae) is famous for its hypoglycemic and antidiabetic properties in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Other applications include the therapy of various conditions such as skin diseases and gonorrhoea. The present review
Phytochemistry and pharmacologic properties of Ziziphus spina christi (L.) Willd
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Z. spina-christi has been used in alternative medicine for the treatment of fever, pain, dandruff, wounds and ulcers, inflammatory conditions, asthma and to cure eye diseases. Z. spina-christi has recently been shown to have antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti
Phytochemistry and Pharmacological properties of Ficus religiosa: an overview
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Ficus religiosa Linn is a large evergreen tree found throughout India, wild as well as cultivated. It is popular indigenous system of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy. In traditional system of medicine, various parts such as stem bark, root bark
The phytochemistry and chemotherapeutic potential of Tasmannia lanceolata (Tasmanian pepper): A review
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Plants contain a myriad of natural compounds which exhibit important bioactive properties. These compounds provide alternatives to current medications and afford a significant avenue for new drug discovery. Despite this, little information is available in the literature
Phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Ruta graveolens L
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Ruta graveolens L. commonly known as Rue is an herbaceous perennial, originally native to the Mediterranean region. It is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Rue has been among the key plants of the European pharmacopoeia since ancient times. Its virtues were
Phytochemistry and pharmacologic properties of Urtica dioica L
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Urtica dioica is known as Stinging Nettle. U. dioica extracts are important areas in drug development with numerous pharmacological activities in many countries. For a long time U. dioica has been used in alternative medicine, food, paint, fiber, manure and cosmetics. U
Phytochemistry and medicinal properties of Kaempferia galanga L.(Zingiberaceae) extracts
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Zingiberaceas that are still included in un-utilized herbs inspite of the variety of useful pharmacological properties it possesses. Extracts of KG have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, nematicidal, mosquito repellent, larvicidal, vasorelaxant, sedative, antineoplastic
Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on Solanum torvum Swartz
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The botany, traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry , and pharmacology of S. torvum Sw. belonging to family Solanaceae have been reviewed by evaluating information on the Internet (using Google Scholar, CAB-Abstracts, Blackwell synergy, Elsevier, Cambridge
Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Macaranga: a review
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The genus Macaranga Thou.(Euphorbiaceae) comprises of about 300 species that are native mainly to the tropics of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific regions. Plants of this genus have a long history of use in traditional medicine to treat cuts, swellings, boils, bruises
Phytochemistry , pharmacology and medicinal properties of Coriandrum sativum L
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Coriandrum sativum L. commonly known as Coriander is an annual herb, indicated for a number of medical properties in traditional medicine. For a long time, C. sativum has been used in traditional medicines as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial agent. Its
Euphorbia hirta (Feiyangcao): A review on its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology
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E. hirta are also recorded in some other pan-tropical areas, where it has been used for over 10 types of diseases. A number of chemical constituents, including flavonoids, terpenoids and phenols, have been isolated and identified from E. hirta. Various biological evaluations