Punarnava - A Natural Remedy by Ayurveda
Authors: Pooja Verma A, Lal V. K
Abstract
This review aims to provide comprehensive affirmations on the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Boerhaavia Diffusa, Nyctaginaceae also known as “Punarnava”. It possesses a vast ethnomedical history and represents a phytochemical reservoir of heuristic medicinal value. It is one of the oldest oriental medicines mentioned in Ayurveda as potential remedy for various ailments. The whole plant is rich in glycosides, steroids, flavonoids and also contains various polyphenolic compounds. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated the ability of its antioxidant, ophthalmic,anti-inflammatory, spermatogenic, aphrodisiac, immunostimulant, hepatoprotective, antiasthamatic, supporting its traditional uses. In this review article, we have focused our interest on phytochemistry, enlistment of phytochemicals, responsible for therapeutic values, traditional uses and its reported pharmacological properties.
Urolithiasis – An Updated Review Over Genetics, Pathophysiology and Its Clinical Management
Authors: Vamsi Sodimbaku, Latha Pujari
Abstract
Urolithiasis is the formation of renal calculi within the urinary tract of susceptible individual of various etiopathogenic factors with a complex pathogenic manifestation. It is a worldwide problem which was evident from the ancient times of Egyptian period. It is the third most urinary disorder with a lifetime risk of 15-25% and the prevalence rate of 3-5%. In the management of urolithiasis, the clinicians face a deprived status of mind with its multifactorial etiopathogenesis. Thus the exact therapy still remains to be debated with this modest understanding of pathophysiology and genetical aspects of urolithiasis. As a result of these poor understandings, an attempt was made to detail the multifactorial etiopathogenesis and genetical aspects of urolithiasis with a view to advancement in the clinical management. Moreover to this attempt, this review also summarized the updated clinical management in terms of specific and surgical measures along with its differential diagnosis to the extent of intending an immense sound over its management to the clinicians.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Biophytum Sensitivum (L) DC
Authors: A. T. Pawar, N. S. Vyawahare
Abstract
Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC (Family: Oxalidaceae) is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of various health aliments throughout the world. The plant extract showed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenes, steroids, amino acids, essential oil, polysaccharides and pectin. The plant has been extensively studied by various researchers for its biological activities and therapeutic potentials such as analgesic, anti- pyretic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antitumor, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antihypertensive, chemoprotective, radioprotective and antifertility. The present review is an effort to provide detailed information on folkloric uses, chemical compositions, pharmacological activities of the extracts and isolated compounds and safety profile of Biophytum sensitivum for further research studies.