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Medicinal Plants, Antioxidant Potential,
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andApplications toAging
AabirPramanik, SonaliMaheshwari, andNiyatiAcharya
Abstract
Aging is a progressive process in the body where wrinkling, ne lines of the skin, graying and thinning of hair,
brittle and pale nails, and fragility in bones are obvious
due to the breakdown of collagens, elastin, reduced production of melanin, and hormonal changes. DNA damage, telomerase shortening, alteration in specic genes,
increase in the reactive oxygen species level, and mitochondrial dysfunction are the leading causes of aging.
These internal factors are aggravated by some external
factors like chronic sun exposure specically UVA and
UVB, smoking, alcohol consumption, radiation, pollution, exposure to metal ions and toxic chemicals, and
nutrient deciencies. To correct these signs of aging, antioxidants are widely used to treat and prevent the early
signs of aging. Many medicinal plants, which have been
used for thousands of years, are found in Rasayana category, a category of the Indian traditional health care system (Ayurveda) advocated for its intriguing antioxidant
effects. Some of the medicinal plants utilized in Ayurveda
as Rasayana for their therapeutic activity have been wellresearched for its antiaging properties. This chapter
focuses on some important plant material and isolated
compounds that are reported to have ability to slow down
the rate of aging and used worldwide. Majority of them
exhibited anti-aging effects through their antioxidants
potential.
Keywords
Aging · Antioxidant · Anti-aging · Medicinal plants ·
Phytoconstituents
A. Pramanik · S. Maheshwari
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India
N. Acharya (*)
Department of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma
University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
e-mail: niyati.acharya@nirmauni.ac.in
1 Introduction
Aging is a biological process that gradually inuences the
normal processes in the cells and the tissues. Since the body
is unable to generate new body cells during this phase, there
is no elimination of dead or defective cells from multiple
parts of the body [1]. Internal and environmental variables
are thought to play signicant roles in the aging process.
Internal factor involves normal biological processes of the
cell. Environmental variables include ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, prolonged sun exposure, nutritional deciencies,
hormone imbalance, pollution, and other factors like smoking, fast food, and even lifestyle [2, 3]. Wrinkling is related
to skin aging due to loose elasticity, whereas graying and
hair thinning are associated with hair aging due to reduced
melanin production. These can be avoided or slowed by
adopting preventative steps like taking antioxidant-rich supplements, eating a balanced diet, and adopting good skincare
habits [4]. These changes lead to restrained free radicals
which are the main cause of aging [5].
Aging refers to an inevitable yet natural and progressive
process characterized by specic physiological changes occurring in living organisms with key features, such as senescence,
telomere shortening, and altered gene expression at the cellular and molecular level which altogether leads to increased
susceptibility to age-related disorders [6]. Chronological
aging and photoaging are the two types of aging. Chronological
aging is a natural and inevitable process, characterized by
internal factors such as a reduction in the contents of collagen
and elastin and reduced epidermal hydration leading to ne
lines, thinning of skin and hairs, and reduction in elasticity. On
the other hand, premature aging of the skin due to environmental aggressors, such as solar and ultraviolet radiations
leading to leathery texture, wrinkles, and sunspots are clubbed
under photoaging [7]. Recently, an interdisciplinary eld of
research called Geroscience has been introduced for gaining
insights into the fundamental processes of aging to identify
potential interventions and strategies to promote healthy aging
without chronic disability [8].
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1.1 Manifestations
Wrinkling, pigmentation heterogeneity, circulatory disorders, and ptosis are specic indications of aging. Wrinkling
along with yellowing, coarseness, atrophy, and others is
caused due to loss or reduction in the levels of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid [9]. College and elastin are responsible for providing elasticity and strength to the epidermal
and dermal layers of skin, while hyaluronic acid is essential
for cutaneous hydration [10]. Commonly observed in
females, fragility in nail plates is caused due to abnormalities
in the maturation and dedifferentiation of keratinocytes in
the matrix of the nails [11]. Another indication of aging is
graying of hairs caused due to impaired melanin pigmentation. A study to indicate the elevation of hair graying due to
smoking in young people also demonstrated the damage to
melanocytes due to the generation of reactive oxidative species (ROS) because of smoking [12, 13].
Changes at the cellular and molecular levels such as elevation in oxidative stress, DNA mutation, reduction in mitochondrial biogenesis, and decrease in mitophagy have all
been linked to aging and aging-related disorders such as
osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atherosclerosis, and
others [14]. Imbalances in the hypothalamic-pituitarygonadal axis are responsible for menopause in aged females
due to elevation in estradiol and reduction in progesterone
[15].
1.2 Mechanism ofAction
Although aging theories and concepts have not been fully
elucidated, various mechanisms such as DNA damage, protein aggregation, and misfolding, electricity, Ca2+ signaling,
mammalian target of rapamycin, the roles of non-coding
RNAs, oxidative stress, apoptosis, alteration in mitochondrial permeability, etc. have been reported as major underlying mechanisms. Understanding these mechanisms could
provide valuable insights for the development of new targets
aimed at designing anti-aging drugs [16].
Various factors such as solar radiation, ultraviolet radiation, smoking, mitochondrial, metabolism, chemical toxins
release several free radicals such as hydroxyl radical •OH,
superoxide radical •O2-, nitric oxide radical •NO, peroxide
radical ROO•, singlet oxygen 1O2, and others produce oxidative stress, causing DNA damage leading to misfolding
and degradation of proteins which synergistically cause
aging.
Damage to the DNA, impaired repairing of DNA, activation of an oncogene, certain epigenetic alterations, oxidative
stress, and shortening of telomeres are the key internal factors governing the progressive process of aging, Fig.1 [17].
Conversely, pollution, smoking, alcohol consumption, certain chemical compounds such as toxins, inammatory
markers, ultraviolet radiation, and others are the group of
external factors that produce cumulative detrimental changes
in the morphology and physiology of skin cells leading to
aging. Being the largest organ of the human body, from
working as a shield to protect against pathogens and pollutants to regulating the body temperature, multiple approaches
have been reported in the journals to prevent and treat senescence [18].
The initial theories of the by-products of metabolism and
free radicals generated by mitochondria attacking the cell
and its constituents suggest the production of highly reactive
and unstable oxygen that oxidizes to form reactive oxygen
species (ROS). The free radical theory of aging, rst proposed by Denham Harman, helps in understanding the mechanism of action [8]. The generated ROS species have the
potential to damage the cells by lipid peroxidation, protein
modications, and damage to the DNA.Elevated levels of
ROS cause a reduction in the concentration of non-enzymatic
proteins and hamper the antioxidant of the defense system,
leading to an imbalance in homeostasis. ROS are known to
attack the nitrogenous bases and sugar-phosphate backbone
of DNA, leading to premature aging [19, 20].
Telomere shortening or replicative senescence during replication is an important process that governs senescence that
leads to cellular senescence and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Telomere shortening is also connected to mitochondrial malfunctioning via the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1a/b which regulates the biogenesis
and role of mitochondria. Activation of p53 and DNA damage response pathways due to the shortening of telomeres
suppresses the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor
gamma coactivator 1a/b and activation of p53 (a tumor protein) causing aging at the molecular level [21, 22].
The exposure and accumulation of ultraviolet radiation
have been linked to the loss of structural integrity of the
skin’s dermal connective tissue leading to the development
of signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles, ne lines, and sagging. A well-known treatment for immunosuppression,
exposure to solar and UV radiation at different wavelengths,
goes in the process of aging skin cells. UV radiation, particularly UVB (constituting 5% of total UV radiation), can activate immunosuppressive cells like Tregs, myeloid-derived
suppressor cells (MDSCs), and regulatory dendritic cells
(DCreg). This activation has the potential to harm DNA and
proteins by causing the formation of pyrimidine dimers and
initiating a sequence of oxidative processes, ultimately
resulting in oxidative stress [23–25].

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Fig. 1 Mechanism of various
factors inducing oxidative
stress leading to aging
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1.3 Conventional Anti-aging Methods
To reduce the signs of aging and promote overall skin health,
several conventional anti-aging modalities are available in
the market. They include topical skincare products with retinoids, hyaluronic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, and idebenone
which not only provide moisture to the epidermal and dermal
layers but also promote the production of collagen. Hormone
replacement therapy, laser-in-light therapy, dermal llers,
microdermabrasion, botulinum toxin injections, and
chemical peels are available in the market for dermatological
rejuvenation. Various pharmacological treatments have also
been explored for anti-aging potential such as senolytic
drugs, telomerase activators, and epigenetic drugs [25].
1.4 Potential ofMedicinal Plants asAntiaging Agents
While the mentioned treatment options are expensive and
raise concerns about safety, researchers from all around the
globe are trying to exploit medicinal plants as anti-aging
agents. The concept of using medicinal plants as anti-aging
agents goes back to the ancient Ayurveda literature categorized as “Vayasthapana,” meaning to arrest aging or main-
tain youthfulness, portraying the potential of the herb
Centella asiatica having anti-aging properties [26]. Various
studies on Withanolide, the steroidal lactones extracted from
the roots of Ashwagandha, showed a 20% extension of the
lifestyle by acting as agents that protect telomeres and repair
DNA [27].
Different parts of four South African Plants C. glabrum,
S. brachypetala, P. africanum, and P. capensis were evaluated for anti-aging potential in an in vitro study based on
their activity against elastases, hyaluronidase, collagenase.
The results revealed their ability to scavenge free radical and
enzyme inhibitory, thereby helping in restoration of skin
elasticity, and delaying the wrinkling [10]. Lycium bar-
barum, a medicinal plant of Chinese origin, comprising of
betaine, cerebroside, β-sitosterol, avonoids, riboavin, and
other phytoconstituents, has been reported to decrease the
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of antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, it inhibits cell apoptosis and reduces DNA damage, thereby acting as an anti-aging
plant [28]. Certain Malaysian plants Cnestis palala, Urceola
micrantha, Marantodespumilum, and Microporus xanthopus
have reported to have anti-collagenase activities, highest
anti-tyrosinase, acetyl- and butyryl-cholinesterase activity,
all of which indicating anti-aging potential [29] (Fig.2).
Resveratrol, a phytoalexin stilbenoid, is a well-known
ghter constituent from grapevine. It is a potent antioxidant
that acts as a free radical scavenger, thereby inhibiting the
DNA damage and protein degradation and protecting epidermal and dermal cells from oxidative stress. Simultaneously,
it also activates SIRT1 which aids in regulating the cellular
Fig. 2 Mechanism of
resveratrol acting as a
well-known anti-aging agent
processes which collectively support cellular health and
longevity.
Considering the current literature, this chapter shall focus
on the mechanism and regulation of aging along with the
effect of several medicinal plants acting as antioxidants to be
further developed as anti-aging agents and restrict senescence. The purpose of this chapter is to indicate the enormous potential of medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents
across the globe that can be built for dermatological characterization and upliftment. However, it should be noted that
dietary antioxidants play a crucial role in preventing oxidative damage in the body, as the endogenous antioxidant
defense mechanism alone may not be fully efcient.

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2 Plant Sources withAnti-aging
Potential
Plants are the source of many medicines to treat almost all
kinds of diseases. Plants and their secondary metabolites have
both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defense mechanisms by which they can prevent the toxic effects of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) like superoxide anion (O
Table 1 Plant sources having an anti-aging effect
Plant
Plant
Bacopa monnieri
(Brahmi)
Curcuma longa
(turmeric)
Emblica ofcinalis
L. (amla)
Ginkgo biloba
(gingko)
Glycyrrhiza glabra
(licorice)
part(s)
used
Whole
plant
Rhizome Curcumin In vivo (rat) 200mg and
Fruit Tannoids (ascorbic acid,
Leaves Ascorbic acid, catechin,
Rhizome,
root
Active
phytoconstituent(s) Model Dose MOA References
Bacosides, Brahmine,
and Herpestine
gallic acid,
elaeocarpusin)
shikimic acid, lactone
derivatives
(ginkgolides),
isorhamnetin,
kaempferol 3-O-β-Dglucopyranoside,
isorhamnetin-3-Oglucoside, myricetin,
ginkgolide A, bilobalide
Glycyrrhizin, glabridin,
and isoliquiritigenin
●-
), hydrogen
2
In vitro (human
broblast cells)
In vitro
(NB1RGB human
skin broblasts)
In vitro (human
dermal
broblasts)
In vitro assay
peroxide (H
), hydroperoxyl radical (HO
2O2
●
), hydroxyl radi-
2
cal (OH), hydroperoxyl radical (●OH), peroxynitrite (ONOO), lipid peroxyl radical (LOO●), and nitric oxide (NO●). These
free radicals attack DNA, protein, and lipids. Various plant
metabolites like polyphenols, vitamins, carotenoids, and avonoids are reported as potent antioxidants [30]. Some plants
that show anti-aging properties have been described in Table1
with the probable mechanism of action.
a
NP In a dose-dependent way, it
400mg of
Curcumin/
kg body
weight for
6months
0–40g/mL
for 48h
0.1, 0.2mg/
mL for 24h
a
NP It acts by chelating with metal
boosts the activity of
ROS-scavenging enzymes
such as catalase (CAT),
glutathione peroxidase
(GPX), and superoxide
dismutase (SOD)
It assists in the lowering of
ROS generation, the
scavenging of free oxygen
radicals, and the blocking of
lipid peroxidation. In human
broblasts, curcumin
promotes a cellular stress
response via redox signaling
through the
phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/
Akt (protein kinase B; PKB)
pathway. It has the likelihood
to avert cellular senescence. It
also helps in C-reactive
protein (CRP) reduction, an
anti-aging inammatory
marker
It inhibits the activities of
GABA and monoamine
oxidase-A (MAO-A). It also
inhibited type I collagen
collagenase and increased
TIMP-1 levels; it inhibited
cellular proliferation and
protected procollagen 1 from
UVB-induced depletion by
inhibiting UVB-induced
MMP-1
It decreased the levels of liver
metalloproteinase and
malondialdehyde while
enhancing SOD activity to
prevent oxidative stress. It
inhibits production of ROS
and the breakdown of
MMP-1in human dermal
broblasts
ions and scavenging free
radicals. It also has tyrosinase
and elastase inhibitory activity
[31–34]
[35–39]
[40–42]
[43–45]
[46, 47]
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Table 1
Plant
Panax ginseng
(Asian ginseng)
Citrus sinensis L.
(sweet orange)
Litchi chinensis
(litchi); Nephelium
lappaceum L.
(rambutan);
Tamarindus indica
(tamarind)
Citrus reticulata
Blanco (mandarin
orange)
Salacca zalacca
(Gaert.) Voss (snake
fruit)
Citrus sunki Hort. ex
Tanaka, Citrus
unshiu Marcov,
Citrus sinensis
Osbeck, Citrus
reticulata Blanco,
and Vitis vinifera L.
(mandarin, grapes)
Daucus carota L.
(carrot)
Carthamus tinctorius
(safower)
Chaenomeles
sinensis (Chinese
quince)
Prunus dulcis
(almonds)
Panax ginseng Meyer
and Crataegus
pinnatida (Korean
ginseng, mountain
hawthorn)
Plant
part(s)
used
Active
phytoconstituent(s) Model Dose MOA References
Root Ginsenoside In vitro and
invivo (human
volunteer)
Fruit Anthocyanins,
avanones,
hydroxycinnamic acid,
In vitro human
keratinocytes
(HaCaT cell line)
and ascorbic acid
Fruit Ferulic acid, gallic acid,
epigallocatechin
Fruit D-Limonene,
In vitro (human
skin broblasts)
In vitro assay
n-hexadecanoic acid
Fruit Chlorogenic acid In silico
Fruit Narirutin, hesperidin,
ascorbic acid
In vitro and
invivo (cell
culture and mice)
Root Carrot glycoprotein In vitro (cell
culture)
Seed oil Phenol In vitro assay
Fruit
Seed
β-1,4-xyloglucan
α-tocopherol
In vitro assay
Observational
study
(observational
study)
Root,
fruit
Ginsenoside In vitro and
observational
study (human
dermal
broblasts,
healthy human
skin)
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0.05%
PGLE for
8weeks
It can reduce lipid
peroxidation. It is linked to
the activation of the foxO3a
[48–51]
gene, often known as the
longevity gene. It stimulates
transformation of growth
factor-β (TGF-β) in human
skin broblast cells that
promotes collagen production
15 and
30μg/mL
for 7h
0.05, 0.01,
and
0.007mg/
mL for 72h
It works by translocating
NF-B and AP-1 and cleaving
procaspase-3
It inhibits melanin synthesis
in B16F10 melanoma cells by
inhibiting tyrosinase and
TRP-2; it is also efcient at
[52]
[53]
inhibiting elastase and
collagenase
a
NP It inhibits collagenase and
[54]
elastase and has antienzymatic action
a
NP It acts by MMP-1 inhibition [55]
33, 100,
300mg/kg
for
10weeks
Increased antioxidant enzyme
expression levels; skin
thickness and wrinkle
development are reduced,
[56]
while collagen levels are
increased in a hairless mouse
model exposed to UVB
0.3, 0.5,
1mg/mL
It neutralizes ROS and takes
part in cell membrane
[57]
protection
a
NP It has the capability to inhibit
[58]
collagenase assay and elastase
assay
a
NP It has the capability of
[59]
inhibiting the activity of
dermal extracellular matrix
proteases: elastase and
collagenase
340kcal/
day of
almonds
It works on wrinkle, decreases
its severity in postmenopausal
females
[60]
(58.9g) for
16weeks
100μg/mL
for
12weeks
It prevents photoaging of the
skin caused by UVB-exposure
by regulating procollagen
[61]
type 1 and MMP-1 expression
in NHDFs

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Table 1
Plant
Plant
Eleutherococcus
senticosus (Siberian
part(s)
used
Root Phlorizin In vitro (human
Active
phytoconstituent(s) Model Dose MOA References
a
NP It works via miR135b
keratinocytes)
ginseng)
Citrus limon (lemon) Fruit Eriocitrin In vivo (mice) 4mL and
6mL/day
Sclerocarya birrea
(marula)
Fruit, oil Quinic acid, catechin,
epigallocatechin gallate,
In vitro assay
100, 200μg/
mL
and epicatechin gallate
Zizania aquatica
(black rice)
Camellia sinensis L.
(black and green tea)
Grain Cyanidin -3-O-glucoside In vivo (mice) 15, 30, and
60mg/kg
Leaves Epigallocatechin gallate,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate
In vitro assay,
invivo
50–300μM
for 6days
(Caenorhabditis
elegans)
Musa sapientum
Fruit Corosolic acid In vitro assay
a
NP It has inhibitory effects on
(banana)
a
Oryza sativa (Rice) Grain Vanillin and coumaric
In vitro assay
NP It has elastase inhibitory
acid
Withania somnifera
(Ashwagandha)
Root Withanolide In vitro assay
(HeLa cell lines),
10–50μg
invivo
Tinospora cordifolia
(Guduchi)
Stem NS In vitro assay
(PC12 cell lines)
10ng,
100ng, or
1μg
Ocimum basilicum
L. (Tulsi)
Centella asiatica L.
(Mandukaparni)
Aloe barbadensis
miller (aloe vera)
Rosa gallica (French
rose)
Essential
oil
Whole
extract
NS In vitro assay
(K562 cells)
NS In vivo (human
PBMCs)
Gel Acemannan In vivo (human
volunteer)
Petal NS In vitro assay
(B16F10
100μL
0.02, 0.2,
2μg/ml
1200mg,
3600mg
a
NP It decreases MMP-1 gene
melanoma cells)
Hibiscus rosa
sinensis, Hibiscus
Leaves Ferulic acid, p-coumaric
acid derivatives
In vivo (mouse
skin)
a
NP It inhibits collagenase and
roseus
a
NP Not precise, NS Not specied
suppression that leads to
improvement of the
microenvironment and
increases the proliferative
potential of basal epidermal
cells
It increases in aging-related
scores (e.g., periophthalmic
lesions) and delay
inlocomotor atrophy
It blocks the activity of
collagenase
It increases superoxide
dismutase (SOD) and catalase
(CAT) while decreases MDA
and the activity of monoamine
oxidase (MAO)
Black tea inhibits elastase
activity, green tea helps in
extension of life span through
mitohormesis
MMPs activities
activity
It resulted in an increase in
telomerase activity. It also
shown anti-genotoxic
properties in human
peripheral blood cells against
H
-induced DNA damage
2O2
It protects against cytotoxicity
and DNA damage caused by
radiation
Essential oil raises the
apparent telomeres length and
downregulates the telomeric
repeat binding factor 1 (TERF
1)
The extract has the capability
to increase telomerase activity
almost nine-fold
Gel increases collagen
production by decreasing
collagen-degrading MMP-1
gene expression
expression
elastase. It also blocks UV
radiation in the skin
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[63]
[64]
[65]
[66, 67]
[68]
[69]
[70, 71]
[72]
[73]
[74]
[75]
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very potent antioxidant anti-aging properties. Due to the
hunger for an extended lifespan, people are increasingly
drawn to natural antioxidants capable of promoting the gen-
Plants are supreme producers of secondary metabolites like
alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, resin, volatile oil, phenolic
and polyphenolic compounds, and avonoid compounds
which are widely available in fruits, owers, seeds, vegetables, grains, and cereals. Out of these secondary metabolites
phenolic, polyphenolic, and avonoid compounds possess
Table 2 Phytochemicals with anti-aging effects
Phytoconstituent Model Dose MOA References
Ascorbic acid
(vitamin C)
α-Tocopherol
(vitamin E)
Anthocyanins In vivo (fruit
Lycopene In vitro (A549
Resveratrol In vivo (gray
In vitro (HS68
broblast cell
line)
In vitro
ies)
cell line)
mouse lemur)
10–40μg/
mL
a
NP It blocks the lipid peroxidation chain reaction [80]
30mg/dL It downregulates Mth gene and upregulates CAT, Rpn11, SOD1, and SOD2
75mg/day.
1nM and
10nM
200 mg/kg It stimulates the activity of nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)
It promotes procollagen content and inhibits matrix metalloproteinase
levels in skin broblasts. It also blocks hyaluronidase, elastase, and MMP-1
gene expression
It reduces MMP-1 activity. It induces repair of base excision [82, 83]
and activates SOD, CAT to inhibit ROS.It activates anti-aging factor
sirtuin1 (Sirt 1). It inhibits ROS by downregulating Akt/mTOR pathway
eration of new cells, preventing DNA damage, addressing
mitochondrial dysfunction, inhibiting ROS production, and
safeguarding against UV radiation without causing any
harmful effects. Some active phytoconstituents that have
been reported to possess very distinct activities to prevent
aging are listed in Table2 (Fig.3).
[78, 79]
[81]
[84]
Fig. 3 Chemical structures of
phytoconstituents used as
antioxidant and anti-aging
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The purpose of our chapter is to indicate the enormous
potential of medicinal plants and their phytoconstituents that
can be built for dermatological characterization and upliftment. While various plants and their phytoconstituents have
been studied exhaustively for their antioxidant potential to
further develop as anti-aging agents, additional investigations are required to develop optimum extraction methods, to
elucidate the molecular mechanisms of action of medicinal
plants having antioxidant potential. A holistic approach to
healthy aging, including proper nutrition, sun protection,
regular exercise, and other lifestyle factors, remains essential
for maintaining overall health and well-being as we age.
While the above-mentioned list of phytoconstituents such as
polyphenols, avonoids, carotenoids, and tocopherols,
among others, has shown promising free radical scavenging
properties in various studies, it should be noted that omega-3
fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also have the antioxidant potential but
have not been exhaustively characterized yet. Retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides are some of the versatile synthetic compounds that are well incorporated to
address skin concerns such as signs of aging, dryness, uneven
skin tone, and sensitivity. There are numerous unknown
medicinal plants with ROS-scavenging potential that can be
further expanded as anti-aging agents with comprehensive
research. The major classics of Indian traditional medicine
such as Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita mentioning
over 700 herbs have elucidated the role of over 200 herbs
aiding in skin wellness depicting promising prospects as
anti-aging agents. A detailed insight into those unexplored
sources may open a new path to the development of novel
anti-aging therapeutics.
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