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Oxalis corniculata is a perennial weed which is found in both tropical and temperate climates, it grows in damp and shaded areas throughout the Himalayas and warmer regions of India. This herb, an invasive weed has a number of valuable secondary metabolites. Numerous research has demonstrated the advantages of Oxalis corniculata leaf extract. Its metabolite profile, phytochemical analysis and therapeutic potential of its leaf extract are reviewed. To find diverse research relating to the utilization of this plant extract, a bibliographic search was done. Known bioactive compounds include oleic, linolenic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic acids, tannins, volatile oil, proteins, amino acids, phenolic compounds, phytosterols, flavonoids and carbohydrates. Several reports have revealed that it is considered as a weed, yet leaf extract has a wide range of benefits because of its pharmacological actions. Several pharmaceutical actions comprise of antimicrobial, antioxidant, wound healing, antifungal, antidiabetic, anticancer, antidiarrheal, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, antiamoebic, hepatoprotective, nematocidal and cardio-protective. This review paper summarizes all the medicinal aspect and remedial uses of Oxalis corniculata, a traditional Indian...
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Trace elements are the dietary factors required by the body in small quantities for normal functioning of the body. The body’s functional skill is negatively impacted by a diet with insufficient trace elements, which lowers the body’s immune function. They are involved in catalyzing different enzymatic reactions. The permissible range of selenium is very narrow. Low levels of selenium have been reported in patients suffering from both acute and chronic kidney diseases. Reduced levels of selenium have also been reported in diabetic patients, while excess levels of selenium have been linked with inflammation and increased oxidative stress. Selenium at optimum amounts decreases oxidative stress by functioning as a cofactor of glutathione peroxidases and thioredoxin reductases. Insufficient intake of chromium leads to reduced insulin activity, hinder protein synthesis thereby leading to Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Chromium have been reported to boost enzyme activity and play crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism, increase sugar metabolism by initiation of insulin. This review aims to encompass the mechanism of action in prevention of diabetes...
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Camellia sinensis has been used since several decades owing to its numerous health benefits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the developments in new varieties of Camellia sinensis. This new variety of tea possesses striking, purple-colored leaves, and hence, it is more commonly referred to as purple tea. This study analyzes the detailed mechanism of color change. An over-expression of genes in C. sinensis leads to an increase in the proportion of its anthocyanin content which is responsible for its color change. The genes accountable are CsAN1 (R2R3-MYB transcription factor), CsGL3 and CsEGL3 (bHLH transcription factor) and CsTTG1 (WD repeat protein). This feature stimulated us to review purple tea. The review article discusses its history, taxonomy, geography, process of cultivation and collection with the appropriate harvesting seasons, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, and its extraction processes. The constituents obtained from Camellia sinensis and the chemical structures of its phytoconstituents were also discussed. The therapeutic properties like anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant anti-aging and anti-parasitic associated with C. sinensis...
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The plant Opilia celtidifolia, often known as ironwood or Opilia, is indigenous to many parts of Africa. It has a long history of traditional use in African herbal medicine, and its purported therapeutic benefits have attracted interest. An overview of Opilia celtidifolia’s cultivation, the portions used, and the identification of its chemical components are given in this abstract. The savannahs, dry woods, and semi-arid regions of African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, are the main habitats for Opilia celtidifolia. Information on its controlled cultivation for therapeutic or commercial purposes is still scarce, nevertheless. Various parts of Opilia celtidifolia, including the leaves, roots, stem bark, and seeds, have been traditionally employed for medicinal purposes. Each part serves specific therapeutic applications, such as the use of roots for wound healing and leaves for various conditions. Opilia celtidifolia contains a diverse array of chemical constituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and other bioactive compounds. Opilia celtidifolia is a plant with a rich history in African traditional medicine. It is believed to possess...
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive inflammatory autoimmune ailment with multifactorial etiology. The human gut is a massive intricate ecosystem where microbiota, nutrients, and host cells interact extensively to uphold gut homeostasis. Gut microbiota acts as a modulator of immunity and dysbiosis has detrimental effects on health by triggering a persistent inflammatory response that may eventually result in disease. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can normalize gut microbiota and boost the host’s health when administered in adequate amounts. Recent research has demonstrated that probiotics have important roles in the makeup of the gut microbiota, which can prevent pathogenic bacteria from colonizing the intestine, support the host in developing a strong intestinal mucosa defensive barrier, and reinforce the host immune system. Probiotics have positive effects on health, including immune system regulation and anti-inflammatory activity by preventing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-. Probiotics may affect NF-kB, proteasome activity, Toll-like receptors, as well as their regulators and stimuli, at various sites along the MAPK pathway. Because of the close...
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