Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Harsha V. Talele ¹, Shalini B. Rathod ¹, Sachin S. Pawar ¹, Amol K. Raut ¹, Arvind R. Umarkar ¹

Affiliations
1 Shree Sureshdada Jain Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamner, Dist: Jalgaon [M.S], IN

Abstract

From ancient time, soyabean has been used as a neutraceuticals because of its nutritional value.Soy protein is mainly used for cardiovascular diseases, in reducing menopausal symptoms, weight loss , arthritis, brain function , and exercise performance enhancement These are also known to prevent osteoporosis. Soyabean also having a role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. It is also used in benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The word glycine is derived from the Greek - glykys (sweet) and likely refers to the Sweetness of the pear-shaped (apios in Greek) edible tubers. The nutritional effect of soyabean is due to high content of proteins, isoflavones, carbohydrates, oil, etc.

This review covers the study of pharmacognosy, pharmacology, its valuable effects different herbal formulas to various diseases, soyabean preparations, marketed formulations along with its major side effects and contraindications.

Keywords

Soybean, Genistein, Neutraceutical, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology.

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Arvind R. Umarkar ¹, Sunilkumar R. Bavaskar ², Yogesh M. Bagad ², Shashikant D. Barhate ², Ranjit Jadhav ², Aakash Makwana ²

Affiliations
1 Shree Sureshdada Jain Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamner- 424206, IN
2 Shree Sureshdada Jain Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamner, Tal: - Jamner, Dist: - Jalgaon, State: - Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Calotropis procera is a commonly used herb in Ayurvedic medicine. This review supports all updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological activities, traditional uses and scientific approach. The plant extracts and its chemical marker or target molecule Arecoline have been widely used for the treatment of a large number of human ailments. The chemical entities of this plant has been used as an antidiabetic, blood pressure regulating activity, antiulceogenic, antioxidant activity, anticonvulsant activity, C.N.S. stimulant activity, oxytocic activity, antifertility, anthelmintic and antiviral activity etc. Scientifically proved activities are related with traditional concept. Scientific evidence exists with respect to their major and minor constituents.

Keywords

Pharmacological Activities, Calotropis procera.

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