A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant

Introduction: Chinese fuzi, or Aconitum ferox (A. ferox), is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The Chinese medical system states that A. ferox tubers and roots are frequently used to treat a wide range of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, collapse, syncope, sore joints, gastroenteritis, diar...

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Main Authors: Anuj Kumar Sharma, Mayank Kulshreshtha
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266714252400037X
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description Introduction: Chinese fuzi, or Aconitum ferox (A. ferox), is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The Chinese medical system states that A. ferox tubers and roots are frequently used to treat a wide range of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, collapse, syncope, sore joints, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, diabetes, oedema, bronchial asthma, tumors, and several endocrine issues. Methodology: Total 60 articles were found out by the help of online database including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science and 55 had selected. Different keywords like A. ferox phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology were used to searched the content. The purpose of this review is to summarize the previously reported phytochemicals, pharmacological status of the chosen Chinese plant species. Results: Our findings show that A. ferox includes a wide range of physiologically active chemicals, such as flavonoids and terpenoids. Furthermore, past research has shown that A. ferox plant extracts and extracted principles have substantial pharmacological action, including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, and other properties. Discussion: According to the research listed below, A. ferox has a high potential for developing medicines and supplements for prophylactic as well as therapy of cancer, ulcer, diabetes, and other diseases. Furthermore, clinical research has demonstrated that A. ferox is a safe and effective plant for human consumption. Conclusion: A. ferox is a great source of bioactive compounds that may be put into human meals in a low dose and show promise in the treatment of minor to life-threatening medical conditions. This review will inspire other scientists to conduct more research on the selected plant species, particularly in the areas of toxicity and bioactivity.
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spelling doaj.art-af7d85a93b644861bf6d6a11b9cf23262024-03-21T05:38:07ZengElsevierPharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine2667-14252024-03-0110100393A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plantAnuj Kumar Sharma0Mayank Kulshreshtha1Corresponding author.; Department of Pharmacology, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacology, Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaIntroduction: Chinese fuzi, or Aconitum ferox (A. ferox), is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The Chinese medical system states that A. ferox tubers and roots are frequently used to treat a wide range of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, collapse, syncope, sore joints, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, diabetes, oedema, bronchial asthma, tumors, and several endocrine issues. Methodology: Total 60 articles were found out by the help of online database including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science and 55 had selected. Different keywords like A. ferox phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology were used to searched the content. The purpose of this review is to summarize the previously reported phytochemicals, pharmacological status of the chosen Chinese plant species. Results: Our findings show that A. ferox includes a wide range of physiologically active chemicals, such as flavonoids and terpenoids. Furthermore, past research has shown that A. ferox plant extracts and extracted principles have substantial pharmacological action, including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, and other properties. Discussion: According to the research listed below, A. ferox has a high potential for developing medicines and supplements for prophylactic as well as therapy of cancer, ulcer, diabetes, and other diseases. Furthermore, clinical research has demonstrated that A. ferox is a safe and effective plant for human consumption. Conclusion: A. ferox is a great source of bioactive compounds that may be put into human meals in a low dose and show promise in the treatment of minor to life-threatening medical conditions. This review will inspire other scientists to conduct more research on the selected plant species, particularly in the areas of toxicity and bioactivity.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266714252400037XFuziPharmacological potentialMetabolitesAntioxidantChinese medicineChinese medicine system
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Mayank Kulshreshtha
A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine
Fuzi
Pharmacological potential
Metabolites
Antioxidant
Chinese medicine
Chinese medicine system
title A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
title_full A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
title_fullStr A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
title_full_unstemmed A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
title_short A mini review on Aconitum ferox: A traditional Chinese plant
title_sort mini review on aconitum ferox a traditional chinese plant
topic Fuzi
Pharmacological potential
Metabolites
Antioxidant
Chinese medicine
Chinese medicine system
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266714252400037X
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