Ravindra Verma
@jiwaji.edu
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, School of Studies in Biotechnology
Jiwaji University
EDUCATION
PhD (Biotechnology)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Multidisciplinary, Molecular Medicine, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Food Science
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Sharmistha Mathur, Shalini Pareek, Ravindra Verma, Divya Shrivastava, and Prakash S. Bisen
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Sharmistha Mathur, Shalini Pareek, Ravindra Verma, Divya Shrivastava, and Prakash S. Bisen
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Ravindra Verma, Vaibhav Misra, Dileep Tiwari, and Prakash S Bisen
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Introduction: Many environmental risk factors are associated with some form of chronic inflammation. The spread of COVID-19 across the world has impacted every one of us. The first case of coronavirus was reported on 30 January 2020 in India originating from China. Study Area: India has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak because of its high immunity and climatic conditions. Maintaining social distancing and hand washing is not a sufficient step for preventing COVID-19. Indian system of traditional medicine has a potential worth to enhance immunity, which can resist a novel coronavirus. Material & Methods: A detailed study was carried out by analyzing national and international scientific databases (PubMed, SciFinder, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science, Mendeley), thesis, and recognized books. Only Indian herbs with high immunity resistant power were analyzed. Epidemiologic studies with information on COVID-19 risk factors and precautions also considered for study purposes. Results: Some herbs like Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice), Curcuma domestica Vahl (Turmeric), Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Cinnamon (Dalchini), Shoot of Triticumaestivum Linn. (Wheatgrass), Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh), can help in boosting immunity for COVID-19 disease. Discussion: Despite the shreds of evidence for the efficacy of these herbs in treating coronavirus induced infections; the proper dose with ideal timing for such interventions needs to verify in clinical trials. Researchers must have to take the privilege to explore the potential of herbs to reduce such epidemics of environmental threats.
Ravindra Verma, Vaibhav Misra, and Prakash S. Bisen
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Background: The knowledge of herbs and its uses is not fully explored in India. Chlorophytum borivilianum (family: Liliaceae) is one of the highest valued medicinal plants found in the Indian forest. Traditionally, it is used after delivery by the females in different compositions in the form of “Laddoos”. Objective: This study reviewed the nutritional and medicinal applications of Chlorophytum borivilianum properties with the current status and future possibilities. Chlorophytum borivilianum is a well-known tonic and an aphrodisiac drug extensively used in Ayurvedic medicines. The main source is from the forest area, efforts are made for its cultivation to fulfill the growing demand. Methods: A detailed study was carried out by analyzing national and international scientific databases like Pub Med, SciFinder, Scopus and Web of Science, thesis, and recognized books. The researcher himself cultivated Chlorophytum borivilianum on his farm during the period from 2000 to 2008. Results: Chlorophytum borivilianum roots are used for the preparation of nutritional tonic used in general sexual weaknesses. It has a huge and consistent demand in the national and international markets. The pharmaceutical and therapeutic value of Chlorophytum borivilianum has a great significance due to the presence of a specific constituent, i.e., saponins of secondary metabolites. Recent studies of Chlorophytum borivilianum have identified a wide range of pharmacological applications, most importantly, aphrodisiac, immune-modulatory, and anticancer activities. Conclusion: Some of the barriers are observed, such as a lack of research and development on highyielding varieties, quality control, and products and process development. The difficulties in marketing, an unestablished local market for primary processed products, unskilled human power, and equipment, knowledge of the latest technologies and market information are the major constraints observed in the promotion of Chlorophytum borivilianum.
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S Mathur, S Pareek, R Verma, D Shrivastava, PS Bisen. Therapeutic potential of ginger bio-active compounds in gastrointestinal cancer therapy: the molecular mechanism Nutrire 47 (2), 1-17 2022