Botanical scenario, phytochemical insights and therapeutic applications of Luffa acutangula in traditional herbal practices.

IF 1.9 3区化学 Q3 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Natural Product Research Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI:10.1080/14786419.2025.2462964

Shahzadi Bano, Jamal Akhtar Ansari, Farogh Ahsan, Abdul Rahman Khan

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Abstract

Luffa acutangula (L. acutangula), commonly known as sponge gourd or ridge gourd, is a perennial plant found in various regions worldwide and has importance in traditional Indian medicine because of its wide-ranging pharmacological properties. This review examines the phytochemical composition of L. acutangula and its therapeutic potential. Phytochemical analysis has identified numerous bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, responsible for its diverse pharmacological activities. The review offers a comprehensive overview of L. acutangula, detailing its phytochemistry and pharmacological effects, which enhance our understanding of its therapeutic applications and inspire further research in natural medicine. However, additional research is required to elucidate the mechanisms involved, refine dosage schedules, and explore potential synergistic interactions with standard treatments. The findings presented here underscore the phytoconstituent and therapeutic potential of this plant, highlighting the need for ongoing research and development in the field of natural medicine.

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Natural Product Research 化学-医药化学

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5.10

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9.10%

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605

审稿时长

2.1 months

期刊介绍： The aim of Natural Product Research is to publish important contributions in the field of natural product chemistry. The journal covers all aspects of research in the chemistry and biochemistry of naturally occurring compounds. The communications include coverage of work on natural substances of land and sea and of plants, microbes and animals. Discussions of structure elucidation, synthesis and experimental biosynthesis of natural products as well as developments of methods in these areas are welcomed in the journal. Finally, research papers in fields on the chemistry-biology boundary, eg. fermentation chemistry, plant tissue culture investigations etc., are accepted into the journal. Natural Product Research issues will be subtitled either ""Part A - Synthesis and Structure"" or ""Part B - Bioactive Natural Products"". for details on this , see the forthcoming articles section. All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.