Reinwardtia indica

Ethnobotanical Studies

Kaski district, western Nepal

Uses: Leaf paste is used in small mumps and scorpion bites.

DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1076351
PubMed:: 36605393

Studies

Reinwardtia indica: phytochemical screening and evaluation of wound healing activity of the extracts in experimental model rats.

Phytochemistry

Gurung R et al (2021).; Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).
DOI:: 10.14715/cmb/2021.67.1.4
PubMed:: 34817372

Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Mimosa rubicaulis and Reinwardtia indica.

Gurung R, Adhikari S and Parajuli K (2020).; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2020/3862642
PubMed:: 33224250

Neuroprotective effect of Reinwardtia indica against scopolamine induced memory-impairment in rat by attenuating oxidative stress.

Summary

The study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and memory protective effect of Reinwardtia indica, a plant used in Asian folk medicine. Rats were given extracts of the plant and tested for their ability to learn and remember tasks after being induced with memory impairment. The alcoholic extract at a higher dose showed the potential to reverse memory deficits and counteract the effects of scopolamine, a drug that impairs memory. The extract was also found to increase acetylcholine levels and antioxidant enzymes while decreasing acetylcholinesterase activity. Chemical profiling of the extract showed the presence of chemicals known for their neuroprotective, memory-enhancing, and antioxidant properties. These results suggest that Reinwardtia indica has the potential to be used in the treatment of memory-related disorders.

Neuroscience

Upadhyay P et al (2020).; Metab Brain Dis.
DOI:: 10.1007/s11011-019-00479-0
PubMed:: 32026225

Acute and sub-acute toxicity study of hydro-alcoholic leaves extract of Reinwardtia indica in rats.

Upadhyay P, Shukla R and Mishra SK (2019).; Biomed Pharmacother.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.12.056
PubMed:: 30576932

Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of a novel Himalayan plant Reinwardtia indica dumort: Scientifically unexplored.

Antimicrobial

Upadhyay P et al (2019).; Microb Pathog.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.12.024
PubMed:: 30553013

Antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized using flavonoid rich alcoholic leaves extract of Reinwardtia indica.

Antimicrobial

Upadhyay P et al (2019).; Drug Chem Toxicol.
DOI:: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1488859
PubMed:: 30033778

Safety evaluation of a polyherbal formulation containing hydroalcoholic extracts of Hippophae salicifolia, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Ocimum tenuiflorum, and Reinwardtia indica in rodents.

Kumari R et al (2016).; J Biomed Res.
DOI:: 10.7555/JBR.30.20150056
PubMed:: 27533935