The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2023; 12(3):189-195 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2023.12307
Exploring the Diverse Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants: A Review
Mohd. Shahnawaz1 , Muzaffer Ahmad Ahanger2 , Irfan ul Majid3 , Refaz Ahmad Dar2
1. Department of Botany, University of ladakh, Ladakh- 194101, India
2. Department of Biotechnology, Govt Degree College for Women, Anantnag, JK-192101, India
3. Govt Degree College for Women, Anantnag, JK-192101, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 25th April, 2023 / Accepted: 14th June, 2023 / Published : 30th June, 2023
Bioactive chemicals have been abundantly found in medicinal plants that hold immense potential for therapeutic applications. This review aims to explore the diverse range of medicinal plant bioactive substances and their pharmacological activities. The review opens by underlining the significance of medicinal plants as important sources for developing new drugs. The relevance of various extraction techniques and analytical procedures is emphasized as the methods used for the identification and extraction of bioactive components from these plants is covered in detail. The subsequent sections focus on specific categories of bioactive compounds and their associated pharmacological activities. We examine the possible uses of bioactive substances obtained from medicinal plants in the treatment of infectious disorders as well as their antibacterial characteristics. These chemicals' anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are also examined, emphasizing their potential for treating inflammatory diseases and oxidative stress. The review also explores the anti-cancer potential of bioactive substances from therapeutic plants, illuminating their methods of action and their potential as innovative therapeutic agents. Furthermore, the neuroprotective and neuro-pharmacological effects of these compounds are discussed, emphasizing their relevance in neurological disorders. Immunomodulatory properties and cardiovascular health benefits of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants are also examined, providing insights into their potential applications in immunotherapy and cardiovascular disease management.
Medicinal Plants, Bioactive Compounds, Therapeutic Potential, Drug Discovery
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Dar RA, Shahnawaz M, Ahanger MA, Majid IU. Exploring the Diverse Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants: A Review. J Phytopharmacol 2023; 12(3):189-195. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2023.12307
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