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Acacia (Acacia notabilis)
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia Mill.
Species: Notabilis
Biological Source
Phyllodes of Acacia notabilis.
Chemical Constituents
L- Arabinose: 37.5% (Responsible for antidiabetic action)
D-Galactose: 37.5% (Responsible for antineoplastic action)
L- Rhamnose: 12.5%
D- Glucuronic Acid: 12.5% (Responsible for antimicrobial action)
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug because it works as ACE (Angiotensin Convertase Enzyme) Inhibitor.
Amra (Mangifera indica)
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Sapindales
Family: Ancardiaceae
Genus: Mangifera
Species: Indica
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Biological Source
Dried stem bark of Mangifera indica
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Chemical Constituents
Tannins: 10%-20%
0 Protocatechuic Acid (Responsible for NSAIDs , Antidiabetic & Antitumour effect)
0 Catechin (Responsible for NSAIDs effect)
0 Mangiferin (Responsible for NSAIDs , Antidiabetic & Antitumour effect)
0 Alanine (Responsible for Antidiabetic effect)
0 Glycine
0 Aminobutyric Acid
0 Kinic Acid
0 Shikimic Acid (Responsible for antiviral effects)
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug because it works as ACE (Angiotensin Convertase Enzyme) Inhibitor.
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna Rob)
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Class: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species: Arjuna
Biological Source
Dried stem bark of Terminalia arjuna.
Chemical Constituents
Triterpenoid (Antiinflammmatory Effect)
Saponins (Antibiotic, Antiinflammatory, Antitumour Effect)
Arjunolic Acid (Antihypertensive Effect)
Arjunic Acid (Antibiotic, Antibiotic Effect)
Beta sitosterol (Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory, Antitumour Effect)
Ellagic Acid (Antitumour Effect)
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug because it has Arjunolic Acid
Bala (Sida cordifolia )
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Sida
Species: Cordifolia
Biological Source
Root and stem of Sida cordifolia.
Chemical Constituents
Beta Phenethylamine (Neural Effect)
Ephedrine (Hypotensive)
Pseudoephedrine (Respiratory Problem)
Hypaphorine (Antiinflammation Effect)
Vasicinone (Respiuratory Problem)
Vasicinol (Anti inflammation)
Choline (Neural Effect)
Betaine
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug due to its ability to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
Bhibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica )
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species: bellirica
Biological Source
Dried ripe fruits of Terminalia bellirica
Chemical Constituents
Setosterol (NSAIDs, Antitumour Effect)
Egalic Acid (Antitumour Effect)
Galic Acid (NSAIDs, Antitumour Effect)
Galloyl Glucose
Chebugalic Acid
Chebulasic Acid
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug due to its ability to improve endothelial function, reduce oxidative stress and exert anti inflammatory effects.
Guggul (Commiphora weightii)
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Commiphora
Species: Weightii
Biological Source
Oleo-gum resin of Commiphora weightii
Chemical Constituents
Guggulosterone (NSAIDs, Antidiabetic Effect)
Guggulosterol (NSAIDs, Antidiabetic Effect)
Pentosan (To treat bladder pain)
Pentose
Furfural
How did Antihypertensive?
It is used as antihypertensive drug due to its hypocholestremia and anti-inflammatory effect.
Wild Mint (Mentha arvenis)
Taxonomy
Kingdom : Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Mentha
Species: Arvenis
Biological Source
Fresh or dried leaves of Mentha arvenis.
Chemical Constituents
Menthone (NSAIDs Effect)
Piperitone (Antibiotic, NSAIDs Effect)
Methyl Acetate (Antibiotic, NSAIDs Effect)
Neomenthol (Antibiotic, NSAIDs Effect)
Isomenthol (Antibiotic, NSAIDs Effect)
How did Antihypertensive?
By promoting vasodilation wild mint is responsible for antihypertensive effect.
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Morphology
Colour: Green
Odour: Specific
Taste: Bitter
Biological Source
Dry seeds of Azadirachta indica of meliaceae family.
Chemical Constituents
Nimbidin (NSAIDs, Antibiotic Effect)
Nimbin (NSAID, Antidiabetic, Antibiotic Effect)
Nimbinin (NSAIDs, Antibiotic Effect)
Nimbidol (NSAIDs, Antibiotic Effect)
Nimbosterol (NSAIDs, Antibiotic Effect)
How did Antihypertensive?
Through vasodilation & antidiuretic effect , Neem is responsible for Antihypertensive effect.
Shati (Hedychium spicatum)
Morphology
Colour: White
Odour: Strong Aromatic
Taste: Camphoraceous
Biological Source
Dry sliced rhizome of Hedychium spicatum .
Chemical Constituents
Volatile Oil: 4%
Starch: 52%
Glycosidal Organic Acid Ash : 4.5%
Ethyl paramethoxy cinnamic acid: 68% (Antidiabetic Effect)
Cineole Limonene (Antibiotic, NSAIDs, Anticarcinogenic Effect)
8- caryophyllene
Ethyl Cinnmate (Antidiabetic Effect)
How did Antihypertensive?
Through vasodilation & diuretic effect , Shati is responsible for Antihypertensive effect.
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Morphology
Colour: Orange
Odour: Characteristic
Taste: Citric Sweet
Biological Source
Fresh & Dry peels of Citrus sinensis .
Chemical Constituents
Limonene (NSAIDs, Anticarcinogenic, Antibiotic Effect)
Ethyl butanoate
Octanal
Linadolol (NSAIDs, Antibiotic Effect)
How did Antihypertensive?
Due to presence of citric acid & potassium , sweet orange is responsible for antihypertensive effect.