In:
Current Drug Discovery Technologies, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 18, No. 2 ( 2021-02-19), p. 186-193
Abstract:
Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (Family: Pteridaceae) is a well-known
safe medicinal herb used in traditional and modern medicine due to its beneficial pharmacological properties. The current study aimed to compile a review on phytochemicals, pharmacological
properties and toxicological effects of this plant. Methods: An incisive search was conducted through electronic scientific databases including
PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library using keyword ‘Adiantum capillusveneris’. All related in vivo, in vitro, human (English papers), were selected from the beginning
up to 1st January 2019. All letters, conference papers, papers dealing with genetics, agriculture, and pure phytochemistry of the herb were excluded. Results: A. capillus veneris revealed various pharmacological activities including the effects on
the remodeling of lung alveolar epithelial cells in a hypoxic environment, anti-toxicity properties in liver and testes, anti-hyperglycemic, and wound healing effects in diabetic or non-diabetic patients,
protection against damage to fibroblasts via free radicals, activity against testosteroneinduced alopecia, anticonvulsant, depressant, analgesic and anti-nociceptive activities, as well as
effects on urinary output, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antilithiatic, hypothyroidism regulatory, anti-cancer, antidiarrheal and antispasmodic, anti-asthmatic and anti-histaminic, and enzyme
inhibition (in Alzheimer’s, diabetes and skin disorders) activities. Conclusion: This plant can be used as a natural potent and safe agent to alleviate numerous medical
symptoms and diseases due to its useful pharmacological properties. Thus, further researches are needed in order to compile the clinical effects of this plant via human studies.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1570-1638
DOI:
10.2174/1570163817666200316111445
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2021
SSG:
15,3
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