International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2022, 12, 3, 250-254.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.3.45
Published: July 2022
Type: Review Article
Authors:
Utkarsh Ghate
Gram Mooligai (Village herbs) Co. ltd. (GMCL), Durg, Chhattisgarh, INDIA.
Hema Kulkarni
Govt. S. D. S. collge, Jamgao-R, Durg, Chhattisgarh, INDIA.
Manasi Deshpande
Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurveda College, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Mandar Akkalkotkar
Tilak Ayurveda Collage, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
ABSTRACT
Molecular docking studies are used to identify cultivated/ abundant herbs such as Coriander, Burmuda grass or Asparagus as potential replacement for Seeta Ashoka- Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde, syn. S. indica Linn. a rare Indian medicinal forest plant, threatened with extinction due to over harvest. Its bark is used to make the famous Ayurvedic medicine “Ashokarishta” to treat menorrhagia and as a uterine tonic like ergot but is mostly adulterated. We tested using molecular docking studies Quercetin and other polyphenols from Coriander as potent anti-inflammatory ingredients, similar to NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)., Polyalthia longifolia, the common adulterant is also be noted to be effective as its bark contains 30-50% of tannin than Saraca asoca, so may help in thrombosis.
Keywords: Herb, Ayurveda, Menorrhagia, Polyphenol, In silico.