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Taxonomic study and medicinal uses of the family Verbenaceae of Rajshahi was carried out from July 2015 to June 2016. A total of 9 species under 9 genera belonging to the family Verbenaceae were collected and identified. For each species botanical name, local name, status of occurrence, habit, habitat, flowering and fruiting time, chromosome number...
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... Medicinal plants was carried out in Bangladesh by [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] [46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60] [61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75] [4] [76][77][78][79][80][81][82] [83][84][85][86][87][88] and [89][90][91]. The primary objective of this study is to present a database on indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used for reproductive disease among the local traditional healers in Paba upazila of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. ...
Objectives: The research documented the use of medicinal plants in treating various diseases by the peoples in Paba Upazila of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. Methods: Information on the local uses of medicinal plants was collected using semi-structured interviews with key informants from October 2021 to September 2022 were investigated. Results: This paper documents 71 plants species under 66 genera and 42 families have been documented which are used for the treatment of 85 categories diseases. For each species scientific name, local name, family name, habit, part(s) used, diseases and treatment process are provided. Conclusion: This important work may be helpful to develop the herbal drug development in future.
... The chemical compounds present in the Fabaceae family include saponins, tannins, flavonoids, proteins, stylbenoid, xanthones, terpenes (triterpenes, diterpenes), phytoalexin, galactonate, lactogenic agents (polyketide), and anthraquinone. Most of those compounds are reported to possess anti-viral, hepatoprotective, and anti-cancer activities (Roy et al., 2016). One genus of the Fabaceae family that has been demonstrated to inhibit HIV is Acacia, and the active species include A. nilotica (50% inhibitory concentration [IC 50 ] = 40.5 μg/mL) and A. confusa (IC 50 = 5 μg/mL) (Hussein et al., 2000;Lee et al., 2011). ...
Background: Medicinal plants have been demonstrated to possess various pharmacological effects including anti-hepatitis C virus. Acacia mangium is one of the Acacia genus that contain with various metabolites. The metaboilites play an important role for antiviral activities. The current study examined the anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) activities of Acacia mangium extracts in solvents with various polarities and further evaluated the mechanism of action of the extracts on the protein virus and combination treatment models.
Methods: Anti-hepatitis C virus activities was conducted by in vitro culture cells of Huh 7it both in a single or combination treatment. Further examined its NS3 protein inhibition was evaluated by western blotting assay.
Results: The results revealed the strong anti-HCV activities of the extracts. The 50% inhibition concentrations (IC 50 s) of the ethanol, n-hexane, dichloromethane and methanol extracts were of 4.6 ± 0.3, 2.9 ± 0.2, 0.2 ± 0.3, and 2.8 ± 0.2 μg/mL, respectively, and no cytotoxic effect was detected. These extracts displayed stronger effects than the positive control ribavirin. The mode of action of the ethanol extract was evaluated at 30 µg/mL, revealing that the inhibitory effect was stronger on the post-entry step than on the entry step. Western blotting revealed that the extracts decreased NS3 protein expression, indicating that virus replication was suppressed. Further evaluation illustrated that combined treatment with the ethanol extract enhanced the anti-viral activity of simeprevir.
Conclusions: These results indicated that A. mangium leaves could represent sources of anti-HCV agents.
... Several medicinal plants studies in Bangladesh have been carried out by [2], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], , [46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62], , [95], [96], [97], [98], [99], [100], [106] and [107]. The objectives of the current research are to identify and uses traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in the sadar upazila of Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. ...
The present research focused on medicinal uses of plants by the local peoples at Sadar upazila of Sirajganj district was carried out from October 2019 to December 2021. The information about medicinal uses of rural people was collected through interview. A total of 78 plant species under 73 genera and 46 families have been recorded which were used for the treatment of 85 categories of diseases. This medicinal plants were used by the rural people for the treatment of various disease like diabetes, bronchitis, weakness, leprosy, insect and snake bites, high blood pressure, asthma, passing of semen, and other diseases. The result of the study revealed that the local people had rich knowledge of medicinal plants and were using the plants for their primary health care though people inside the study area are most often dependent on allopathic medicine. Now day's plants are used broadly in modern medication. Therefore, it would be important to document the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants for further healing purpose.
... Argemone mexicana L., Ageratum conyzoides L., Adiantum caudatum Klotzsch ,Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk, Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, Solanum nigrumL., Launaea aspleniifolia DC.,Wedelia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. are useful for jaundice and skin disease [51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70]. Alysicarpus vaginalis DC., Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC.,Euphorbia hirtaL., Exacum pedunculatum L., Melilotus indica (L.) All, Pouzolzia indica (L.) Bennet, Tridax procumbens L.are useful for diarrhoea, diabetes and dysentery [38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50]. ...
The present research aims to record the traditional knowledge of herbaceous plants used by the local peoples in the Rajshahi metropolitan area of Bangladesh. The field surveys were conducted in July 2018 to June 2021. A total of 63 informants (38 male and 25 female) between 19 and 77 years of age were interviewed. A total of 115 species belonging to 94 genera and 40 families were recorded. In this research, ninety-one human diseases were recorded and treated with various plant species and modes of administration. The current investigation will be useful in identifying the medicinal herbaceous vascular species for future research and also beneficial to evolve the herbal medicines.
... The Verbenaceae family plants are widely used all over the world for the treatment of different discomforts including hepatic and gastrointestinal dysfunctions, as well as bacterial and parasitic infections (Rahmatullah et al., 2011;Roy et al., 2016). Chemically they are characterized by the presence of iridoid and several studies have been attributing their hepatoprotective activity to these compounds (Vestena et al., 2019;Fu et al., 2020). ...
Ethnopharmacological relevance
Chilean population relies on medicinal plants for treating a wide range of illnesses, especially those of the gastrointestinal system. Junellia spathulata (Gillies & Hook.) Moldenke var. spathulata (Verbenaceae), called as “verbena-azul-de-cordilleira”, is a medicinal plant native to Argentina and Chile traditionally used for treating digestive disorders. Although the species of the genus are important as therapeutic resources for the Andean population, the plants are very scarcely studied.
Aims of the study
The purpose of the present study was to find out the main constituents and investigate the protective effect of J. spathulata against oxidative stress induced by the potent oxidant 2,2′-azobis (2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH) in human hepatoblastoma cells.
Materials and methods
The crude methanol extract of J. spathulata and an iridoid obtained by chromatographic processes were tested to access the hepatoprotective effect and cytotoxicity in HepG2 cell. In addition, the reducing power of the samples and their ability to scavenge free radicals were evaluated using FRAP and ORAC assay systems.
Results
The iridoid asperuloside, the main compound of the crude methanol extract of J. spathulata, was isolated and identified by means of NMR analysis. The crude methanol extract of J. spathulata and asperuloside protected HepG2 cells against oxidative damage triggered by AAPH-derived free radicals. This effect can be credited to the ability of the extract and asperuloside to protect the liver cells from chemical-induced injury, which might be correlated to their free radical scavenging potential.
Conclusions
This study experimentally evidenced the ethnopharmacological usefulness of J. spathulata as a treatment of digestive disorders. Our result could stimulate further investigations of hepatoprotective agents in other Chilean Junellia species.
... The importance of studying angiosperm weed species diversity has been realized and carried out in Bangladesh by Rahman et al. (2007;2008), Rahman (2013), Rahman andAkter (2013), Rahman et al. (2014), Rahman and Gulshana (2014), , , Rahman and Parvin (2015), Roy et al. (2016), Sultana and Rahman (2016) and Uddin et al. (2014). The present research was undertaken to record the diversity of weed species in and around Rajshahi metropolitan city, Bangladesh. ...
Documentation of angiosperm weed flora in and around Rajshahi metropolitan city, Bangladesh was carried out from January 2017 to December 2017. A total of 171 species belonging to 135 genera under 54 families were recorded. Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledones) is represented by 47 families, 115 genera and 146 species, whereas Liliopsida (Monocotyledones) by 07 families, 23 genera and 25 species. These comprise of 133 herbs, 23 shrubs, 15 climbers, belong to 54 families. Asteraceae, Amaranthaceae, Acanthaceae, Araceae, Convolvulaceae, Cyperaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Molluginaceae, Poaceae, Polygonaceae, and Solanaceae were dominant families with high species diversity. Distribution of angiosperm weed species in the families shows variation. Asteraceae is represented by 26 species. Amaranthaceae is represented by 11 species. Acanthaceae is represented by 10 species. Each of Fabaceae and Poaceae is represented by 9 species. Euphorbiaceae is represented by 8 species. Solanaceae , Polygonaceae, Convolvulaceae and Araceae families are represented by 6 species each. Each of Lamiaceae, Molluginaceae and Cyperaceae, is represented by 4 species. A Single species in each was recorded by 21 families while 2-3 species was recorded by 20 families. For each species scientific name, local name, family name, habit, abundance and phenology are provided.
... The importance of studying angiosperm weed species diversity and medicinal uses has been realized and carried out in Bangladesh by Rahman et al. (2007), Rahman et al. (2008), , Rahman (2013), Rahman and Akter (2013), , Rahman and Gulshana (2014), , , Rahman and Parvin (2015), Roy et al. (2016), Sultana and Rahman (2016) and Uddin et al. (2014). The present research was undertaken to record the diversity of weed species and their medicinal uses if any in maize fields of Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. ...
Angiosperm weeds diversity in seven selected maize fields of Puthia upazila of Rajshahi district, Bangladesh was carried out from November 2016 to December 2017. A total of 65 weed species under 62 genera belonging to 29 families were collected and identified. Asteraceae, Amaranthaceae, Acanthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Solanaceae were found as dominant families with high species diversity. Among the identified species, Anagallis arvensis L., Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, Desmodium triflorum (L.) Candolle, Exacum pedunculatum L., Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, Glinus oppositifolius L. and Uraria picta (Jacq.) Desv. ex DC. were found as rare species. Forty five (45) medicinal plants have been documented with their uses for the treatment of more than 39 diseases. For each species scientific name, local name, family name and medicinal uses were provided.
... The importance of studying angiosperm weed species diversity and medicinal uses has been realized and carried out in Bangladesh by Ara et al. (2011), Rahman et al. (2007, Rahman et al. (2008aRahman et al. ( , 2008b, ), Rahman ( 2013a, 2013b, 2013c, 2013d), Rahman and Akter (2013), Rahman et al. (2014aRahman et al. ( , 2014b, Rahman and Gulshana (2014), , Rahman and Rojonigondha (2014), , Parvin (2014, 2015), Roy et al. (2016), Sultana and Rahman (2016), Uddin and Hassan (2010). The present research was to first record of diversity of weed species and medicinal uses in mustard fields of Manda Upazila of Naogaon District, Bangladesh. ...
Diversity of weed species in mustard fields of Manda Upazila of Naogaon district, Bangladesh was carried out from April 2016 to March 2017. A total of 31 weed species under 25 genera belonging to 17 families were collected and identified. Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae, Polygonaceae were dominant families with high species diversity. Out of the total number of species, Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, Sonchus asper (L.) Hill and Glinus oppositifolius L. was rare species in the study area. Thirty (30) medicinal plants have been documented with their uses for the cure of more than 29 diseases. For each species voucher number, scientific name, Bangla name, English name, family name, phenology and medicinal uses were provided.
... Bangladesh is rich in floral species and it has been estimated that more than 5,000 floral species exist within the country, which is small in size. Bangladesh also has a rich history of traditional medicinal practices like Ayurveda, Unani, Folk medicine, and home remedies, all of which utilize plants to a major extent for treatment (Ghani, 2003).Alam (1992), Alam et al (1996), Chakma et al (2003), Shahnaj et al (2016, Choudhury and Rahmatullah (2012), Faruque and Uddin (2014), Khisha (1996),Rahman et al (2008aRahman et al ( , 2008bRahman et al ( , 2010Rahman et al ( , 2012Rahman et al ( , 2013aRahman et al ( , 2013bRahman et al ( , 2013cRahman et al ( , 2013dRahman et al ( , 2014aRahman et al ( , 2014bRahman et al ( , 2014c), Rahman and Akter (2013), Rahman and Khanom (2013),Rahman (2013aRahman ( , 2013bRahman ( , 2013cRahman ( , 2014dRahman ( , 2013e, 2013f, 2013g, 2013h, 2013i, 2013j, 2013k, 2014aRahman ( , 2014bRahman ( , 2015aRahman ( , 2015bRahman ( , 2015c), Rahman and Gulshana (2014), Jamila and Rahman (2016), Rahman and Parvin (2014), Rahman and Rahman (2014), Rahman and Rojonigondha (2014), Rahman and Kumar (2015),Roy et al (2016), Rahman and Keya (2015), Rahman and Debnath (2015) andUddin et al (2001Uddin et al ( , 2004Uddin et al ( , 2006Uddin et al ( , 2008Uddin et al ( , 2012). The objective of this study was to document the medicinal practices of Santal tribal practitioners to cure seven (7) important human diseases in Jamtala village of Chapai Nawabganj district, Bangladesh. ...
This study was carried out in order to determine which plants and the ways in which these plants are used for the treatment of seven important human diseases among the tribal people of Jamtala village located in the district of Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh. During the field trips, the information was collected through interviews, including various data obtained from local healers and traditional medicine men, herbalists, patients and elderly persons. A total of 43 plants belonging to 30 families were documented for their therapeutic use. Further analysis on the families of medicinal plants has shown that family Moraceae, Euphorbiaceae and Caesalpiniaceae are represented by the highest number of species. For each species scientific name, local name, family name, habit, ailments, treatment process and parts used are provided. The results suggest that the tribal practitioners treated seven important human diseases with plants, which scientists may benefit from further studies in their continuous quest for newer and better drugs.
This study presents findings based on research of medicinally significant plants discovered in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram district, Bangladesh. The data presented in this work was gathered from field surveys conducted in the study area. The field surveys were conducted in July 2022 to March 2024. The documenting of medicinal plants was facilitated by herbal practitioners, informed individuals, and locals who benefit from the medicinal uses of these plants. A total of 67 informants (46 male and 21 female) between 21 and 70 years of age were interviewed. A total of 71 plant species under 66 genera and 42 families have been documented which are used for the treatment of 67 categories diseases. Out of recorded diseases, cough, skin disease, wound, fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, stomach-ache, constipation, diabetes, eczema, skin disease, toothache, worm, wound, sex problems, asthma and bronchitis was dominant diseases in the study area. This research discusses related medicinal plants, their botanical names, family names, how plants are used to treat the illness, and administration methods. The current investigation will be useful in identifying the medicinal plant species for future research and also beneficial to evolve the herbal medicines.
