A review of medicinal plants: Phytochemicals, molecular docking, and bioactive properties

The wide variety of bioactive substances found in medicinal plants has made them quite popular as of late. Several aspects of therapeutic plants are examined in this article. The basic concepts of phytochemicals are introduced, including where they come from, the roles they play in the body, and the latest methods for extracting them for use in nutraceuticals and functional foods. According to research shows that compared to conventional drugs, Apigenin and Alpha-Bisabolol exhibit far higher glide energy and docking scores. Cyperus scariosus and Parthenium hysterophorus are two examples of underappreciated plants whose nutritional and therapeutic potential, bioactive characteristics, and enzyme inhibitory powers are discussed. Molecular docking experiments are being conducted to see whether phytoconstituents can prevent diseases such as monkeypox, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, and conjunctivitis; researchers are also investigating traditional therapies for COVID-19 and conjunctivitis. Adverse outcome pathways (AOP) and high-throughput techniques are two examples of modern methodological tools that have enhanced toxicological studies. The varied chemical compositions of primary and secondary metabolites have been the subject of qualitative and biochemical investigations that detail screening procedures. The paper concludes by discussing the bioactive features and their therapeutic uses, which include antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral actions.