Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant
This study explores C. edulis, a plant indigenous to the Cholistan desert, locally known as Pimpa or Seetu, traditionally consumed as a vegetable. Our research aimed to comprehensively analyze its phytochemical constituents, and evaluate its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory,...
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| author | Bushra Gillani Sarah Tariq Mirza Imran Shahzad Tatheer Fatima Marcello Locatelli Xinxia Cai Adnan Noor Shah Ajaz Ahmad |
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| description | This study explores C. edulis, a plant indigenous to the Cholistan desert, locally known as Pimpa or Seetu, traditionally consumed as a vegetable. Our research aimed to comprehensively analyze its phytochemical constituents, and evaluate its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antipyretic potentials. Utilizing a range of extracts including methanol (MtOH), ethanol (EtOH), ethyl acetate (EA), n-hexane (n-hex), dichloromethane (DCM), and aqueous (Aq), for effective extraction of phytochemicals from C. edulis. Standard biochemical assays and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photodiode Array (HPLC-PDA) were used for analysis of phenolic compounds. Antibacterial effect(s) were confirmed through disc diffusion method and min inhibitory concentrations (MICs). The antioxidant activity was assessed through the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay and the DPPH radical scavenging method. In vivo antiviral potential was assessed through Hemagglutination (HA) test. Anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antipyretic activities were performed on female albino rats using carrageenan, alloxan monohydrate and yeast-induced methods, respectively. Statistical analysis was done using standard one way ANOVA.Our findings revealed a rich diversity of phenolic compounds and the presence of proteins, alkaloids, and carbohydrates in C. edulis. MtOH and n-hex extracts demonstrated deep antiviral activity against various viral strains. In vivo toxicology studies indicated no significant toxicity at doses up to 5 g/kg. The DCM extract has shown notable anti-inflammatory effects, and EA extract was leading in antipyretic activity. All extracts, except MtOH, exhibited antidiabetic properties.In conclusion, C. edulis emerges not only as a valuable nutritional source but also as a potent alternative medicinal resource, offering wide range of therapeutic benefits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e59df1c43eb14c848aebb75a7b20d0fc2024-11-13T04:29:25ZengElsevierJournal of King Saud University: Science1018-36472024-12-013611103519Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plantBushra Gillani0Sarah Tariq1Mirza Imran Shahzad2Tatheer Fatima3Marcello Locatelli4Xinxia Cai5Adnan Noor Shah6Ajaz Ahmad7Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IBBB, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, PakistanDepartment of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IBBB, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, PakistanDepartment of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IBBB, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan; Corresponding authors at: Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Ex Situ Plant Conservation and Utilization, Lushan Botanical Garden, Jiangxi Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China (A.N. Shah).Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IBBB, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, PakistanDepartment of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, ItalyJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Ex Situ Plant Conservation and Utilization, Lushan Botanical Garden, Jiangxi Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, ChinaJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Ex Situ Plant Conservation and Utilization, Lushan Botanical Garden, Jiangxi Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China; Department of Agricultural Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Punjab, Pakistan; Corresponding authors at: Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Ex Situ Plant Conservation and Utilization, Lushan Botanical Garden, Jiangxi Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China (A.N. Shah).Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaThis study explores C. edulis, a plant indigenous to the Cholistan desert, locally known as Pimpa or Seetu, traditionally consumed as a vegetable. Our research aimed to comprehensively analyze its phytochemical constituents, and evaluate its antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antipyretic potentials. Utilizing a range of extracts including methanol (MtOH), ethanol (EtOH), ethyl acetate (EA), n-hexane (n-hex), dichloromethane (DCM), and aqueous (Aq), for effective extraction of phytochemicals from C. edulis. Standard biochemical assays and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photodiode Array (HPLC-PDA) were used for analysis of phenolic compounds. Antibacterial effect(s) were confirmed through disc diffusion method and min inhibitory concentrations (MICs). The antioxidant activity was assessed through the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay and the DPPH radical scavenging method. In vivo antiviral potential was assessed through Hemagglutination (HA) test. Anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antipyretic activities were performed on female albino rats using carrageenan, alloxan monohydrate and yeast-induced methods, respectively. Statistical analysis was done using standard one way ANOVA.Our findings revealed a rich diversity of phenolic compounds and the presence of proteins, alkaloids, and carbohydrates in C. edulis. MtOH and n-hex extracts demonstrated deep antiviral activity against various viral strains. In vivo toxicology studies indicated no significant toxicity at doses up to 5 g/kg. The DCM extract has shown notable anti-inflammatory effects, and EA extract was leading in antipyretic activity. All extracts, except MtOH, exhibited antidiabetic properties.In conclusion, C. edulis emerges not only as a valuable nutritional source but also as a potent alternative medicinal resource, offering wide range of therapeutic benefits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018364724004312C. edulisCholistanAntioxidantAntidiabeticAnti-corona virusAnti-inflammatory |
| spellingShingle | Bushra Gillani Sarah Tariq Mirza Imran Shahzad Tatheer Fatima Marcello Locatelli Xinxia Cai Adnan Noor Shah Ajaz Ahmad Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant Journal of King Saud University: Science C. edulis Cholistan Antioxidant Antidiabetic Anti-corona virus Anti-inflammatory |
| title | Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| title_full | Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| title_fullStr | Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| title_short | Phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| title_sort | phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of caralluma edulis a cholistani plant |
| topic | C. edulis Cholistan Antioxidant Antidiabetic Anti-corona virus Anti-inflammatory |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018364724004312 |
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