Cardiac Glycosides Archives

Digitalis: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

February 27, 2025September 28, 2024 by DeepakRajput

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General Introduction Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and biennials commonly known as foxgloves. The most commonly known species within this genus, Digitalis purpurea (the common foxglove), has been used medicinally for centuries, primarily for its cardiac glycosides, which are compounds that influence heart function. Digitalis is native to … Read more

Steroids, Cardiac Glycosides & Triterpenoids

February 27, 2025September 28, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Definition of Steroids: Steroids are a class of organic compounds characterized by a core structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four fused rings: three cyclohexane rings (A, B, and C) and one cyclopentane ring (D). This core structure, known as the “steroid nucleus” or “cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system,” serves as the foundation for a wide … Read more

Glycosides: Definition, Classification, Properties, and Tests for Identification

March 15, 2025May 31, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Glycosides are a group of organic compounds that yield one or more sugars upon hydrolysis. Structurally, a glycoside is composed of a sugar part, known as the glycone, and a non-sugar part, referred to as the aglycone or genin. These two parts are linked through a glycosidic bond, which typically involves the anomeric carbon of … Read more

Applications of Plant Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy

March 15, 2025May 30, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants and other natural sources. Plant tissue culture has become a vital tool in pharmacognosy, offering numerous applications in the discovery, production, and study of medicinal compounds. Here is a detailed note on the various applications of plant tissue culture in pharmacognosy: 1. Production of Secondary … Read more

Cardiotonic

December 29, 2023 by DeepakRajput

A cardiotonic, also known as a cardiac tonic or positive inotropic agent, refers to a substance that can enhance the strength and efficiency of the heart’s contractions, particularly the force with which the heart muscle contracts during systole. These substances exert their effects on the cardiac muscle, influencing its contractility. Cardiotonics are often used in … Read more

Glycosides – Occurrence and Distribution

November 17, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Glycosides are organic compounds with a sugar molecule (glycone) bound to a non-sugar component (aglycone or genin) through a glycosidic linkage. The glycosidic linkage involves the sugar moiety’s attachment to the non-sugar moiety’s hydroxyl group. These compounds are widely distributed in nature and can be found in plants, microorganisms, and, to a lesser extent, in … Read more