Author(s):
Sakshi V. Patil, Azam Z. Shaikh, Aakash S. Jain, Divakar R. Patil, Sameer R. Shaikh, S.P. Pawar
Email(s):
sakshivasudevpatil@gamail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00047 
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Sakshi V. Patil*, Azam Z. Shaikh, Aakash S. Jain, Divakar R. Patil, Sameer R. Shaikh, S.P. Pawar
Department of Pharmaceutics P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra-425409, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Flowers have long been cherished not only for their beauty but also for their medicinal and nutritional value. Historically, they have been integral to alternative treatments and traditional cuisine, owing to their high concentration of protective and nutritional compounds. Flowers possess various medicinal properties, such as anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, immunomodulatory, and antibacterial activities. Rich in bioactive compounds, flowers play a significant role in alternative medicine, food, and cosmetic industries. They are especially beneficial in modern cosmetics, particularly for skin applications, and contribute positively to mental and emotional health. Typically composed of 70-95% water, the dry matter of flowers includes carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fiber, vitamins (A, C, and E), organic acids, minerals (P, K, Ca, Mg), and various phytochemicals like phenolic and terpenoids. While volatile compounds such as mono- and sesquiterpenes are well-documented, the presence of triterpenoids and phytosterols, despite their significant health benefits, is less frequently reported. These compounds enhance human health by improving insulin resistance, lipid metabolism, and exhibiting hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.
Cite this article:
Sakshi V. Patil, Azam Z. Shaikh, Aakash S. Jain, Divakar R. Patil, Sameer R. Shaikh, S.P. Pawar. A Short Review on Some Medicinal Flowers. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.2024; 16(4):254-7. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00047
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Sakshi V. Patil, Azam Z. Shaikh, Aakash S. Jain, Divakar R. Patil, Sameer R. Shaikh, S.P. Pawar. A Short Review on Some Medicinal Flowers. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.2024; 16(4):254-7. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00047 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-16-4-11
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