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Ethnomedicinal Evidence for Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family Used by Tanzanians to Treat Various Ailments: A Review

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The Asteraceae family is amongst the most important groups of flowering plants, widely recognised for its ethnomedicinal relevance. This systematic review, conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, synthesises evidence on the traditional medicinal uses of Asteraceae species in ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Poorani Gurumallesh Prabu   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Utilized by Traditional Healers in Managing Respiratory Tract Infections in the Kagera Region, Tanzania

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in many low‐and middle‐income countries. In most of these countries, including Tanzania, medicinal plants (MPs) are primarily used to manage various ailments, though the majority are not yet documented.
Neema Gideon Mogha, Pamela Epaphra Sola, Elbert Anyambilile Mbukwa, Olivia John Kalokora, Sultan Zahiruddin   +4 more
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Chemical Components of the Dried Latex of Euphorbia resinifera Berg and Its Medicinal Features

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT A great deal of research has been carried out on the latex of Euphorbia resinifera Berg, which is an important source of several compounds of therapeutic and medicinal interest. Extraction, synthesis, and hemi synthesis pathways continue to reveal the existence of other new products with anticancer, antioxidant, antidiuretic, and antimalarial ...
Doaa Hammad, El‐Mahdi Ourhzif, Salha Hamri, Hafid Abderrafia, Mostafa Khouili, Maria Dolors Pujol   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review: Hormone Pregnancy Tests Were Teratogenic by the Same Failed Abortion and Hypoxia‐Related Mechanism as Misoprostol

Birth Defects Research, Volume 117, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hormone pregnancy tests (HPTs), containing synthetic progesterone and oestrogen, were used to diagnose pregnancy in the 1950s to early 1980s. An existing pregnancy was purported to be unaffected while expulsion of the uterine lining (withdrawal bleed) was supposed to occur if the woman was not pregnant.
Bengt R. Danielsson, Helen E. Ritchie
wiley   +1 more source

Methotrexate: A Multifaceted Weapon in Dermatologists’ Hands

Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Methotrexate is a well‐known chemotherapeutic agent, widely used alone or in combination with other drugs in the treatment of cancer. Methotrexate applications in dermatology have significantly expanded over the years. Methotrexate is an established treatment modality for psoriasis; other indications include vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, immunobullous ...
Hagar Nofal, Amin Amer, Nourhan Anis, Rofida Nofal, Sara Nofal, Dina Hamed, Fatimah Almuqarrab   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phytochemical Analysis, Antibacterial, and Antitumor Potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn

Scientifica, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition, antibacterial activity, and antitumor potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn, a widely used medicinal plant. Qualitative systematic phytochemical analysis was conducted on flower of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis for determining their antimicrobial and antitumor potential by using disc diffusion ...
Neelma Munir, Sheza Ayaz Khilji, Sajal Rasool, Anam Khalil, Zahoor Ahmad Sajid, Mohamed Addi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The medicinal plant Buddleja asiatica and its relation to the welfare of local people in the Pan‐Himalayan region: Past, present, and future perspectives

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 6, Issue 6, Page 1231-1248, November 2024.
Globalization and rapid shifts in culture and economy threaten indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) systems, and large intergenerational gaps in this knowledge already exist. Buddleja asiatica is a deciduous shrub or small tree with traditional medicinal applications but is currently largely overlooked as a medicinal resource.
Bishal Gurung, Fengmao Yang, Gao Chen, Jia Ge   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking the food treasures: Trachyspermum ammi–A comprehensive exploration from field to pharmacology

Food Safety and Health, Volume 2, Issue 3, Page 322-343, July 2024.
Exploring the culinary and therapeutic potential of Trachyspermum ammi with its diverse bioactive compounds, highlighting pharmacological benefits, modern drug delivery systems having enhancing stability and bioavailability, and promising clinical applications.
Fatima Siddiquie, Farogh Ahsan, Tarique Mahmood, Md. Afroz Ahmad, Aditya Singh, Shahzadi Bano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnopharmacological Perspective for Treatment of Epilepsy: An Updated Review

Scientifica, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Plants have been used as healing agents since humanity began. This review presents the plant profiles inhabiting the world regarding their traditional usage by various tribes/ethnic groups for the treatment of epilepsy. The bibliographic investigation was carried out by analyzing standard reference textbooks, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Scopus ...
Sunishtha Kalra, Saurabh Bhatia, Ahmed Al Harrasi, Syam Mohan, Himanshu Sachdeva, Divya Sharma, Vikas Budhwar, Manjusha Choudhary, Rohit Malik, Satish Rojekar   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home use of mifepristone for medical abortion: a systematic review. [PDF]

BMJ Sex Reprod Health
Gemzell-Danielsson K, Lindh I, Brynhildsen J, Christensson A, Moberg K, Wernersson E, Johansson S.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source