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. 2021 Oct 5;9(10):1402. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines9101402

Table 1.

Medicinal plants used for molecular docking with their uses in various ailments.

S. No. Phytocompounds Botanical Names (Family) Common/Local Name Ailments
1. (Z)-Ligustilide Angelica glauca
Edgew. (Apiaceae)
Chora Stimulant, appetizer, arthritis, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, constipation, debility, joint problems, bronchitis, dysentery, menorrhea, stomach disorders, vomiting [17,18].
Angelicide
2. P-coumaric acid Heracleum lanatum Michx (Apiaceae) Patrala Fever, abdominal cramps, leukoderma, aphrodisiac, digestive, mildly expectorant and sedative, nausea, tumor [19].
Scopoletin
3. Palmatine Berberis aristata DC.
(Berberidaceae)
Kashmal Acidity, eye infection, microbes, fever, hepatotoxic, hyperglycemic, lipidemic, cancer, oxidative stress diarrhea, hemorrhoids, osteoporosis, HIV-AIDS, diabetes, jaundice, wound healing [20].
Rutin
4. Podophyllotoxin Sinopodophyllum hexandrum (Royle) T.S. Ying (Berberidaceae) Bankakdi Cancer, snakebite, jaundice, stomachache, intestinal purgative, vomiting, necrotic wounds, tumor, arthritis [21,22].
Quercetin
5. Astragalin Chenopodium album L.
(Amaranthaceae)
Baathu Parasitic worms, inflammation, fever, arthritis, constipation, toothache, bug bites, sunstroke, tooth decay [21].
Kaempferol
6. Apigenin Sedum glaucophyllum R.T. Clausen (Crassulaceae) Mochu-gha, ludru Burn, cut, abscesses, blisters [23].
Luteolin
7. Phytol Solena amplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi (Cucurbitaceae) Kakdi Cancer, oxidative stress, inflammation, tumor, antimicrobial, diuretic, fever, jaundice [24].
Carane
8. Hydroxytyrosol Malva neglecta Wall
(Malvaceae)
Sonchal Constipation, women sterility, wound healing, hemorrhoids, asthma, diarrhea, rheumatic pain, stomachache, abdominal pain, renal diseases, throat infection, common cold, stomachache, antimicrobial, oxidative stress, inflammation, stress, liver damage, ulcer, cancer, bronchitis, kidney stone [25,26].
Hexatriacontane
9. Cyanidin Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) Common fig Oxidative stress, Cancer, colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, sore throats, coughs, bronchial problems, heart disease, liver problem, lowering of blood sugar, cholesterol-lowering, inflammation, Antimicrobial, relieve spasm of involuntary muscle, fever, TB, platelet aggregation inhibitor, mutagen [27,28].
Psoralen
10. Militarine Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo (Orchidaceae) Panja, Salampanja Wound healing, inflammation, bleeding, fever, cancer, diabetes, neurological function, burns, and bronchitis [29,30].
Resveratrol
11. Gallic acid Rheum australe D.Don
(Polygonaceae)
Chuchi, Chukari Diabetes, inflammation, oxidative stress, cancer, gastric disorder, cuts & wounds, fractured bones, liver damage, immune-enhancing, lower blood glucose, smallpox, muscle sprain [31,32].
Rhein
12. Nepodin Rumex hastatus D.Don (Polygonaceae) Almoru Jaundice, hepatitis, Blood purification, Scurvy, Diuretic, cooling, astringent, constipation, oxidative stress, snakebites, foot and mouth infections, asthma, cough, headache, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, weakness, and scabies [33].
Rumexoside
13. Kutkoside Picrorrhizakurooa Royle (Plantaginaceae) Karu Liver damage, oxidative stress, cancer, asthma, stimulate immune system, neuritogenic, neuron degeneration, jaundice, allergy, piles, leukoderma, snake bite, liver disease, fever, parasitic worms, improving heart muscle contraction, high blood pressure, diabetes, cold, cough, stomach ache [34].
Picroside III
14. Aloesin Rumex nepalensis Meisn (Polygonaceae) Nepal dock Purgative, oxidative stress, fever, inflammation, tumor, diabetic, mental disorder, Wound healing, analgesic and CNS depressant, skeletal muscle relaxant [35].
Orcinol glucoside
15. Catechin Rubus ellipticus Sm. (Rosaceae) Akhe, Yellow Himalayan raspberry Dysentery, oxidative stress, diabetes, tumor, Nephroprotective, sore throats, cold, colic, constipation, gastritis, dysentery, diarrhea [36].
Caffeic acid
16. Rubiadin Rubia cordifolia L. (Rubiaceae) Mishtu Immune-related diseases inflammation, urinary infections, bone ache, skin diseases, vertigo, insomnia, rheumatism, tuberculosis, hematemesis, menstrual disorders, contusions [37].
Mollugin
17. Verbascoside Verbascum thapsus L. (Scrophulariaceae) Janglitamaku Pain, muscle spasm, bleeding, nerve tonic, wounds, allergy, cancer, oxidative stress, blood pressure, anxiety, inflammation, sepsis, diuretic, cough, skin diseases, cuts, wounds and swelling, diarrhea [38,39].
Aucubin
18. Solasonine Solanum americanum Mill. (Solanaceae) Bara lianchu Healing, dental caries, bladder spasm, joint pains, cooling, cough, gastric ulcer, protozoal infections, diabetes, inflammation [40,41].
Solamargine
19. Pennogenin Trilliumgovanianum Wall. Ex D. Don (Melanthiaceae) Nag Chhatri Dysentery, wounds, inflammation, antiseptic, boils, menstrual and sexual disorders, pain, inflammation, Leishmanial infection, cancer, wound [42,43].
2,4-Decadienal
20. Protocatechuic acid Valeriana jatamansi Jones (Caprifoliaceae) Nihani Cuts, wounds, skin disorders, analgesic, anxiety disorder, tranquilizing hypnotic, irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, snake poisoning, hyperlipidemia, depressive insomnia, rotavirus enteritis [44,45].
Valtrate
21. Methyl salicylate Viola canescens Wall. (Violaceae) Banksha Cough, cold, fever, jaundice, malaria, protozoa infection, cancer, flatulence, inflammation or irritation, bleeding abrations, fever, respiratory problems, sepsis, fever [46,47].
Emetine
22. β-sitosterol Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis
(Urticaceae)
Zaran Cytotoxic, Snake bite, Muscles sprain, constipation, headaches, fever, ringworm, gastric troubles, eczema, chest and joint pain, rheumatism, tuberculosis, headache, joint aches, diabetes, asthma, stomach inflammation, gonorrhea, delivery problems, bone fracture, internal injury, blood purification [48,49,50].
Scopoletin
23. Atropine Datura stramonium L.
(Solanaceae)
Dhatura Asthma, inflammation, pain and spasm in irritable bowel, gout, madness, epilepsy, depression, burns, rheumatism Parkinson’s disease, piles, pain [51].
Scopolamine
24. Eugenol Ocimum sanctum L.
(Labiatae)
Tulsi Bronchial asthma, fever, cold, cough, malaria, dysentery, convulsions, diarrhea, arthritis, skin diseases, insect bites, gastric, liver and heart disorder, diabetes stomachache, headache, inflammation, tuberculosis, stress, poisoning, leukoderma [52].
Cirsilineol
25. Charantin Momordica charantia L.
(Cucurbitaceae)
Bitter Gourd Cholesterol, HIV, gout, jaundice, abdominal pain, kidney (stone), rheumatism, fever, scabies, ulcer, inflammation, leukemia, diabetes, tumor, diabetes [53,54].
Momordicine
26. Gingerol Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) Ginger Inflammation, nausea, analgesic, fever, dysentery, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhea, diabetes, carminative, stimulant to GIT, relieve spasm of involuntary muscle, digestion, vasodilation, cough, asthma, pain, flatulence, constipation [55].
Lariciresinol
27. Withanone Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae) Ashwagandha Abortion, clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions, pain, promoting calm and sleep, miscarriage, post-partum difficulties, inflammation, tumor, stress, oxidative stress, mind-booster, rejuvenation [56].
Withaferin A
28. Geraniin Phyllanthus emblica L. (Phyllanthaceae) Indian gooseberry Tumor, pain, fever, stress, inflammation, oxidative stress, depression, liver damage, ulcer, radioprotective, diabetes, cancer, wound healing, cytotoxic [57,58].
Phyllanthin
29. Allicin Allium sativum L. (Amaryllidaceae) Garlic Cold, influenza, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, snake bites, stress, inflammation, diabetes, aging effects, cancer, lung disorders, whooping cough, stomach disorders, cold, earache, cardiovascular disorder, Alzheimer’s disease [59].
Pyrogallol
30. Quercitrin Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
(Crassulaceae)
Pattharcaṭṭa Ulcer, inflammation, analgesic, jaundice, kidney stones, respiratory tract infections, boils, insect bites, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, HPV [60].
Bryophyllin A
31. Alpha-pinene Pinus roxburghii Sarg.
(Pinaceae)
Chir pine Dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, wound healing, analgesic, inflammation, cytotoxic [61].
Abietic acid
32. Thymoquinone Nigella sativa L.
(Ranunculaceae)
Black cumin Asthma, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, cough, bronchitis, headache, eczema, fever, dizziness, influenza, carminative, stimulant, diuretic [62].
Thymol
33. Aloe-emodin Aloe barbadensis Miller
(Asphodelaceae)
(Aloe vera ) Burn injury, eczema, cosmetics, inflammation, fever, malaria [63].
Emodin
34. Koenimbine Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. (Rutaceae) Curry tree Piles, inflammation, itching, fresh cuts, dysentery, bruises, and edema, helminth infection, analgesics, digestives, and appetizers, oxidative stress, inflammation, nephroprotective [64,65].
Mahanimbine
35. Asiaticoside Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (Apiaceae) Brahma manduki Ulcerous skin, weakness, burns, duodenal, stomach ulcers, lupus, antinociceptive, inflammation, scleroderma, leprosy vein disorder, neuroprotection, wound healing, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis [66].
Madecassoside