Volume : 11, Issue : 10, October – 2024
Title:
THE ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN ASTHMA MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW OF PHYTOCHEMICAL EFFICACY
Authors :
Sumit Rajkumar Bhagat*, Aditya Ashok unhale, Sunil S. Bhagat, Dr. Swati P. Deshmuk
Abstract :
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by persistent airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and hyperresponsiveness, which pose significant challenges for effective management. Conventional therapies, such as corticosteroids and bronchodilators, often have limitations, including side effects and drug interactions, prompting the exploration of alternative treatments. Medicinal plants have been historically utilized across cultures for respiratory ailments, demonstrating anti-inflammatory, bronchodilatory, and immunomodulatory effects through various active phytochemicals, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. Key plants such as Glycyrrhiza glabra, Adhatoda vasica, and Curcuma longa have shown promise in alleviating asthma symptoms. However, challenges remain in standardizing plant extracts, determining optimal dosages, and ensuring safety. This review highlights the need for rigorous clinical research to validate the efficacy of medicinal plants, explore their bioavailability, and investigate advanced drug delivery systems like nanotechnology. By integrating traditional medicine with modern pharmacology, novel therapeutic strategies can be developed to enhance patient quality of life and offer alternative management options for asthma.
Keywords: Asthma, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilatory, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Adhatoda vasica, Curcuma longa, drug delivery systems, nanotechnology.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sumit Rajkumar Bhagat et al., The Role Of Medicinal Plants In Asthma Management: A Review Of Phytochemical Efficacy.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (10)
Number of Downloads : 10
References:
1. Bhandari P, et al. Role of medicinal plants in the management of asthma: a review of phytochemical efficacy. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2021; 280:114411.
2. Ghosh S, Singh N. Asthma and its pathophysiology: a comprehensive overview. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 2020;58(3):279-289.
3. Patel P, et al. Current limitations and challenges in asthma treatment: a review. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2021; 203(8):883-891.
4. Dhiman A, et al. Overview of common asthma medications: efficacy and safety. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2022; 150(1):99-107.
5. Movahedi M, et al. Medicinal plants with potential therapeutic effects in asthma: a review. Phytotherapy Research. 2021;35(4):1837-1855.
6. Wong K, et al. Phytochemicals with anti-asthmatic properties: a focus on their mechanisms of action. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020; 109(10):2985-3001.
7. Sharma A, et al. Glycyrrhiza glabra and its role in asthma management: a review. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020; 12(5):15-20.
8. Gupta R, et al. Adhatoda vasica: a plant with potential anti-asthmatic effects. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 2021;15(3):45-50.
9. Singh A, et al. Curcuma longa and its therapeutic potential in asthma: a review. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. 2021; 39(2):85-92.
10. Roy D, et al. The role of Boswellia serrata in asthma management. Current Drug Targets. 2022;23(5):542-550.
11. Verma P, et al. Zingiber officinale: therapeutic effects in respiratory disorders. Phytomedicine. 2020; 78:153295.
12. Yang X, et al. Challenges and limitations in the research of medicinal plants for asthma management. Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2021; 25:100388.
13. Khan M, et al. Future directions in asthma research: the potential of nanotechnology. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. 2021; 29:102246.
14. Adnan M, et al. Phytochemical composition and medicinal properties of Tylophora indica: a review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2020;249:112430.
15. Zubair M, et al. The therapeutic potential of saponins in asthma management: a comprehensive review. Pharmaceutical Biology. 2021;59(1):19-27.
16. Ali A, et al. Mechanisms of action of flavonoids in asthma: an overview. Journal of Functional Foods. 2020; 65:103736.
17. Bafakeeh O, et al. Role of tannins in respiratory health: implications for asthma management. Food & Function. 2021;12(4):1480-1492.
18. Salehi B, et al. A comprehensive review of the potential of terpenoids in asthma treatment. Phytotherapy Research. 2021;35(8):4489-4506.
19. Akinmoladun JO, et al. exploring the efficacy of alkaloids in asthma: a systematic review. Current Drug Targets. 2020; 21(12):1406-1416.
20. Arora R, et al. Clinical efficacy of herbal remedies for asthma: a systematic review. Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2022; 30:100488.
21. Bhanot A, et al. Medicinal plants and their phytochemicals in asthma management: a review. Phytochemistry Reviews. 2021; 20(3):621-647.
22. Khan RA, et al. Safety and efficacy of herbal medicines in asthma treatment: a systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2021; 59:102700.
23. Jeong J, et al. Bioavailability challenges of phytochemicals: implications for asthma therapy. Molecules. 2022; 27(7):2175.
24. Dhamoon AS, et al. The potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the delivery of phytochemicals for asthma treatment. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. 2020; 24:102138.
25. Farzaei MH, et al. The future of asthma treatment: integrating phytochemistry and modern medicine. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology. 2021; 17(7):713-724.
26. Salim M, et al. Pharmacological activities of medicinal plants used for asthma management: a review. Phytotherapy Research. 2022; 36(10):3924-3946.
27. Sinha S, et al. Challenges in standardization and dosage of herbal remedies for asthma. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021; 110(3):1124-1136.
28. Onarinde BA, et al. Effects of herbal medicine on asthma management: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 2022;62(3):340-357.
29. Tiwari S, et al. exploring the role of immune-modulating phytochemicals in asthma therapy. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2021; 12:668233.
30. Alhassan SM, et al. Natural products and asthma: exploring the pharmacological basis for their therapeutic potential. Pharmaceutical Biology. 2021;59(1):110-119.