A comprehensive review on the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Mustard plants

Authors

  • Fareha Anan Shristy Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Fahima Aktar Molecular Pharmacology and Herbal Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Abu Asad Chowdhury Molecular Pharmacology and Herbal Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Shaila Kabir Molecular Pharmacology and Herbal Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Jakir Ahmed Chowdhury Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Md Rafat Tahsin Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
  • Md Shah Amran Molecular Pharmacology and Herbal Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v12i1.74479

Keywords:

Brassica campestris, Brassica nigra, Chemical constituents, Pharmacological activities, Anti-cancer activity, Contraindication.

Abstract

Medicinal plants are used worldwide to combat and treat various deadly diseases. Among them, mustard plants (Brassica campestris and B. nigra) are two very common plants of medicinal value in the Asia region. These plans are used to treat neuralgia, spasms, snakebite, alopecia, epilepsy, toothache, etc. They also have some history of spiritual usage. According to various scientific studies B. campestris and B. nigra possess anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity, antiepileptic effect, antidiabetic effect, neuroprotective effect, antifungal and, anti-obesity activities, etc. Glucosinolates, polyphenols, condensed tannins, vitamins, palmitic, oleic and linolenic acids, etc. were isolated from these plants. This study makes a comprehensive review of different aspects of these plants including their description, uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, with a special focus on their anti-cancer activity, adverse effects and contraindications. The chemical constituents responsible for their anticancer activity have also been highlighted. The review also covered anti-nutritional property of the plants.

Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 12(1 & 2): 107-125, 2023 (June & December)

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Published

2024-06-26

How to Cite

Shristy, F. A. ., Aktar, F. ., Chowdhury, A. A. ., Kabir, S. ., Chowdhury, J. A. ., Tahsin, M. R. ., & Amran, M. S. . (2024). A comprehensive review on the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Mustard plants. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 12(1), 107–125. https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v12i1.74479

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1-2 (2023)

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Original Research Articles

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