Pharmacognostical characterization, GC-MS profiling, and elemental analysis of Curcuma caesia Roxb. rhizomes for public health.

OBJECTIVES: The study provides a thorough examination of the rhizomes of Curcuma caesia Roxb., which is a medicinal substance sometimes referred to as black turmeric and has not been well studied. METHODS: The study examines the pharmacognostical characteristics, GC-MS profiling, and elemental analysis of the substance to determine its potential for use in medicine. The presence of heavy metal contamination in herbal products is a significant issue, which necessitates the use of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry to quantitatively analyze eight elements. RESULTS: The investigation validates the existence of crucial trace elements while guaranteeing that the levels of heavy metals are within the toxicity limits set by the World Health Organization. This indicates that the rhizome is safe for medicinal purposes. The selection of a solvent has a substantial impact on the efficiency of extraction. Acetone has the highest extraction yield, followed by ethanol and ethyl acetate. The GC-MS analysis uncovers a wide range of phytochemicals, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, steroids, and proteins. Additionally, particular solvents exclusively detect specific molecules. Epicurzerenone and zederone are chemicals that show promise for use in reducing inflammation and fighting cancer. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of results it can be concluded that rhizome's quality based on acceptable physicochemical characteristics and provides a strong basis for future pharmacological research. The research has potential for the development of novel organic drugs, utilizing the abundant phytochemical composition of C. caesia Roxb. rhizomes.

Unveiling the phyto-restorative potential of ethereal distillates for atopic dermatitis: an advanced therapeutic approach.

Atopic dermatitis is acknowledged as a vital inflammatory disorder associated with the integumentary system of the body and is characterized by the formation of thick reddish-grey scars and erythema formation on skin, prevalent amidst the populace. Numerous synthetic drugs are available for treatment like antihistamines, immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids etc., but contrarily, essential oil therapy is exclusively lime lighted to favour the purpose. The utilization of available engineered drugs, possess the marked adverse effects owing to prolonged duration of therapy and therefore, essential oils are explored well and proved to exhibit the anti-eczematic, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. Ethereal distillates own the assorted and selective therapeutic properties attributable to presence of bioactive compounds liable to treat this torturous and integumentary disorder, likely lavender oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil etc., have been found to exert their pharmacological actions by impeding the liberation and action of inflammatory mediators and immunological hyperactivities that are engaged in exacerbating this idiopathic illness. The current attempt provided the update with the aim to bring forth the naturally originated treatment that is pertinent to provide the invulnerable therapy by circumventing the noxious symptoms i.e. erythema formation and inflamed lesions.

Exploring the potential of semi-synthetic Swertiamarin analogues for GLUT facilitation and insulin secretion in NIT-1 cell lines: a molecular docking and in-vitro study.

Synthesis, characterisation, and anti-diabetic potential of swertiamarin analogues against DPP-4 enzymatic inhibition was done prior to this study. However, swertiamarin and its analogues inhibited DPP-4 enzyme significantly. Semisynthetic swertiamarin analogues have been studied for antidiabetic potential and mechanism of action utilising molecular docking and in-vitro techniques. The mechanism of action for swertiamarin analogues was determined by in-silico molecular docking studies using glucose-transporters, GLUT-1 (PDB ID: 4PYP), GLUT-3 (PDB ID: 7SPS), and GLUT-4 (PDB ID: 7WSM) along with in-vitro glucose uptake and glucose-induced insulin secretion assays. These studies found that synthesised swertiamarin analogues SNIPERSV3, SNIPERSV4, and SNIPERSV7 shown better docking score against different GLUTs and better anti-diabetic effects on glucose uptake and insulin secretion in NIT-1 cell line than standard glibenclamide and swertiamarin. Thus, swertiamarin analogues might be studied for diabetes therapy in the future.

Synthesis, molecular docking and ADMET prediction of novel swertiamarin analogues for the restoration of type-2 diabetes: an enzyme inhibition assay.

Swertiamarin is a lead, biologically active compound obtained from Enicostemma littorale Blume and known to be identified for the anti-diabetic activity. Present work comprises the synthesis and structural optimization of seven novel swertiamarin analogues and those were not being reported elsewhere till date. Swertiamarin was isolated, followed by modifications that have been accomplished amidst fluorinating, acetylating and oxidizing agents and also performed chromatographic purity and characterization of analogues. Furthermore, the swertiamarin analogues were screened for dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) enzyme inhibition with in silico studies. Besides, the pharmacokinetics and toxicity of analogues were predicted using ADMET software. In a nutshell, the compounds such as SNIPERSV-4 and SNIPERSV-7 have to pose good initial activity (∼48%) in comparison to standard DPP-IV inhibitor (Sitagliptin). The identified analogues were active against DPP-IV enzyme in preliminary screenings, and these findings would be beneficial for the new age researchers also for the therapy of diabetes.

Antifertility effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Pandanus odoratissimus L. leaves.

This study was undertaken to assess the antifertility effect of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Pandanus odoratissimus Linn. which is traditionally used by the woman in Rajasthan state of India to regulate the fertility. The antifertility activity of the extract at dose levels (200 and 400 mg/kg, orally) was evaluated in two experimental animal models. The extract was found to be safe up to a dose of 4000 mg/kg of the extract when administered orally. A good antiimplantation (37.13%) activity in female rats was observed at the tested dose level (400 mg/kg). The extract, when administered alone at 200 mg/kg dose to immature female albino rats, enhanced the estrogen level in the serum whereas significantly decreased the estrogen level at 400 mg/kg dose. The extract along with estradiol at dose level of 400 mg/kg significantly (p < 0.01) decreased the level of estrogen, in comparison to standard group rats indicating the antiestrogenic nature of the extract. The antiestrogenic effect of the extract at higher dose (400 mg/kg) might be due to negative feed-back inhibition on anterior pituitary. Preliminary phytochemical screening has revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, flavonoids and saponins in the hydroalcoholic leaf extract of the plant. The antifertility effect of the plant might be due to antiimplantation as well as antiestrogenic effect of the extract which in turn might be due to some of the chemical constituents present in the extract. The results shows that hydroalcoholic extract of P. odoratissimus L. leaves possess significant antifertility activity at 400 mg/kg, thus, justifying the traditional use of this plant in fertility regulation in females.