Ethnopharmacology and therapeutic potentials of Oxalis corniculata: an in-depth study

IF 2.5 Q2 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-19 DOI:10.1186/s43088-024-00541-6

Ram Bharti, Priyanka Priyanka, Prachi Bhargava, Neeraj Khatri

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Abstract

Background

For centuries, plants have been used in the folk medicine of various cultures for their healing properties. It is amazing how nature has provided us with such powerful remedies. Oxalis corniculata (O. corniculata) has always been used traditionally for its medicinal attributes. In Asia, this herbaceous plant is used for treating many gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and dysentery. In African folk medicine, on the other hand, this herb is used for respiratory diseases, skin diseases, and fever.

Main body

Scientific research has revealed numerous pharmacological potentials of this plant, including antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. In addition, studies have indicated that the extract of this plant protects against oxidative stress, inflammation, and various diseases, including cancer and diabetes. Phytochemical analysis of O. corniculata revealed various relevant compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties.

Conclusion

The various constituents of this plant have significant ethnomedicinal potential. The plant is a possible source of extracts and chemical compounds with pharmacological activity. In the future, O. corniculata could have an effective role in the development of modern drugs. The objective of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on the medicinal potential of O. corniculata, including its bioactive compounds, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications.

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牛樟芝的民族药理学和治疗潜力：深入研究

背景几个世纪以来，各种文化的民间医药中一直使用植物来治疗疾病。大自然为我们提供了如此强大的疗法，令人惊叹。牛筋草（Oxalis corniculata）一直因其药用特性而被传统使用。在亚洲，这种草本植物被用于治疗许多肠胃疾病，如腹泻和痢疾。另一方面，在非洲的民间医药中，这种草本植物被用于治疗呼吸道疾病、皮肤病和发烧。科学研究揭示了这种植物的多种药理潜能，包括抗肿瘤、抗菌、抗氧化、抗炎和保肝特性。此外，研究还表明，这种植物的提取物可防止氧化应激、炎症和各种疾病，包括癌症和糖尿病。O.corniculata的植物化学分析揭示了各种相关化合物，包括酚酸、黄酮类和生物碱，这些化合物是其治疗特性的原因。该植物可能是具有药理活性的提取物和化合物的来源。未来，O. corniculata 可在现代药物开发中发挥有效作用。本综述的目的是总结目前有关鸡冠花药用潜力的知识，包括其生物活性化合物、作用机制和治疗应用。

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