Journal of Ethno-Pharmaceutical Products

Abstract Calotropis procera is a small, erect plant, which is used in several traditional medicines to treat many diseases. It is a native of most of the Asian and African countries. All plant parts exude thick white milky juice (latex) on cut or break. This shrub has been known to possess analgesic, antitumor, antihelmintic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiarrhoeal, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, oestrogenic, antinociceptive, and antimalarial activity. This article summarized information concerning pharmacognostical aspects of Calotropis procera plant.   DOR: https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.23833017.2014.1.2.1.2    

Abstract This review explores the therapeutic potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) derived from medicinal plants. PUFAs, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, play critical roles in human health and are essential for various physiological functions. While marine sources are known for their high content of omega-3 PUFAs, medicinal plants also serve as valuable sources of omega-6 important fatty acids. PUFAs derived from medicinal plants exhibit a wide range of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cardiovascular protective, and anticancer effects. This review summarizes the classification and sources of PUFAs, and discusses the extraction of PUFAs from medicinal plants. Specific medicinal plants rich in PUFAs are highlighted, along with their potential health benefits. Understanding the role of PUFAs in promoting human well-being opens avenues for the development of natural interventions and therapeutic approaches. By exploring the rich composition of PUFAs in medicinal plants, we can harness their potential in preventive healthcare and complement existing treatments. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the medicinal properties of PUFAs derived from plants.

Abstract The agricultural sector in developing countries can be the main engine of economic growth and development, but it is always affected by various biotic and abiotic stresses that cause waste of resources. One of the most important of them are pests. Mankind has always been trying to fight against these factors. One of the solutions is the use of chemical and synthetic pesticides, whose negative and destructive effects on human health and the environment are always discussed today. Some plants have secondary metabolites that have pesticidal effects and are very efficient with different effects on insects. Extracts of plant or whole plants have been used for centuries in various cases including pest control, and They are known all over the world. Bioactive plant compounds such as glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids have pesticidal effects that do not affect natural enemies and provide food products free of toxic residues. In addition, no negative effects of these compounds on human health have been reported so far. Today nearly 2500 plants with insecticidal properties are known, but unfortunately only a few of them have been properly evaluated. Furthermore, commercial biopesticides are not widely used in conventional crop production but are recognized by organic crop producers in industrialized countries