Viola species of western Himalayas as a potential medicinal spice for health benefits: A comprehensive review on ethnobotany, pharmacology and phytochemistry

Rishabh Kaundal , Dinesh Kumar
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The Viola genus boasts about 800 species globally, found across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Traditionally, Viola species have been employed in folk medicine to alleviate fever, asthma, colds, and respiratory ailments. Recent focus has been on Viola species found in India (IVS), reflecting their significance in traditional Indian medicine. Data on IVS was gathered from various databases and literature sources, showcasing their pharmacological activities and chemical compounds. Viola species are particularly utilized for respiratory issues, with Asian countries (India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan) contributing significantly to related research. Seven Viola species have been identified in India, notably Viola odorata and Viola canescens. These species contain diverse compounds such as polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) and cyclotides (peptides, proteins). The study suggested that Indian Himalayan region is most suitable for captive cultivation of Viola species. While pre-clinical research hints at promising pharmacological activities, further exploration and isolation of bioactive compounds are warranted. Ethnopharmacological records require more substantiation, urging comprehensive research on IVS for potential therapeutic applications.
喜马拉雅山脉西部堇菜作为一种潜在的药用香料:民族植物学、药理学和植物化学综述
堇菜属在全球约有800种,分布在亚洲、欧洲、北美和澳大利亚。传统上,紫堇在民间医学中被用来缓解发烧、哮喘、感冒和呼吸系统疾病。最近的重点是在印度发现的堇菜(IVS),反映了它们在印度传统医学中的重要性。从各种数据库和文献来源收集了IVS的数据,展示了它们的药理活性和化学成分。紫罗兰属植物特别用于呼吸问题,亚洲国家(印度、中国、巴基斯坦和阿富汗)对相关研究做出了重大贡献。在印度已经发现了七种堇菜,特别是堇菜和堇菜。这些物种含有多种化合物,如多酚(类黄酮,酚酸)和环酸(肽,蛋白质)。研究表明,印度喜马拉雅地区最适合堇菜的圈养栽培。虽然临床前研究提示有希望的药理活性,但进一步的探索和分离生物活性化合物是必要的。民族药理学记录需要更多的证实,敦促对IVS进行全面的研究,以获得潜在的治疗应用。
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