Two triterpenes lupanone and lupeol isolated and identified from tamarindus indica linn

Tamarindus indica, a useful medicinal plant was subjected to phytochemical investigation. Two triterpenes [lupanone and lupeol] have been isolated from the leaves of this plant. Their structures were elucidated with the help of physico-chemical methods and spectroscopic techniques. The lupanone and lupeol from this plant are being reported for the first time

Biological activity and phytochernistry of Phoenix Species

Phoenix species are considered as important plants in traditional system of medicine and are used extensively as remedy for various ailments. Exploitation of Phoenix species by the researchers, focused the scientific facts behind their usage in traditional system of medicine. The authors present a comprehensive review of their utility in the light of contemporary research