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The phytochemical potential of Averrhoa bilimbi – A review
Abstract Averrhoa bilimbi grows in tropical and subtropical countries and has the potential to be used as phytopharmaceuticals. Averrhoa bilimbi leaves and fruits contain phytochemicals, such as alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, phenols, and triterpenoids.
H Y Setyawan, S Sukardi, B F Nareswari
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Our main objective was to characterize the tri‐trophic interactions between Fopius arisanus, fruit fly and host plant species by long‐term field database and laboratory assays. Results suggest a possible existence of apparent competition between Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera zonata via F. arisanus.
Laura Moquet +3 more
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Aldose reductase (ALR2) activation in the polyol pathway has been implicated as the primary mechanism for the progression of diabetic retinopathy. Most of the aldose reductase inhibitors (ARIs), used for the treatment of diabetic complications, were withdrawn due to ineffective treatment and adverse side effects caused by nonspecificity.
Angeline Julius +10 more
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The global consumption of plant‐based cosmetics has shown spectacular growth in recent years because of rising consumer awareness regarding the long‐term health benefits of natural ingredients. As the global demand for herbal cosmetics increases, there are ample opportunities for Sri Lanka as a tropical Asian country to expand its productions and ...
Dehel Gamage Nadeeshani Dilhara Gamage +6 more
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Nutritional and medicinal properties of Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A review
The nutritional and medical properties of star fruit include antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, hypocholesterolemic, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐infective, and antitumor effects. However, majority of these findings are extrapolated from in vitro or animal studies.
Kasun Lakmal +3 more
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Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Plant Health examined evidence as to whether the import of fruits of Musa (bananas and plantains) could provide a pathway into the EU for Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) or other non‐EU Tephritidae for which Musa is a host. Relevant scientific and technical
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) +23 more
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Post feeding protection from Bilimbi to Motile Aeromonas Septicemia disease in African Catfish
Bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is plant medicinal used to control fish diseases both prevention and treatment. This study aims to determine the protection period of bilimbi-fed which different duration in catfish to enhance catfish (Clarias sp.) immunity in ...
Sefti Heza Dwinanti +3 more
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Abstract Aim In a context of successive fruit fly invasions (Tephritidae), this study investigated how the top invader, Bactrocera dorsalis, displaced established fruit fly populations. We focused, particularly, on how this invasion impacted the host range and climatic niche of each resident species. Location La Réunion, France, Indian Ocean.
Laura Moquet +4 more
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by the condition of hyperglycemia caused deficiency of insulin or insulin of resistance. From the incidence of diabetes mellitus that continues to increase then the treatment of diabetes mellitus ...
Aditya Maulana Perdana Putra +2 more
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Medicinal plants have been used for therapeutic and beauty applications in Sri Lanka with documented history of over 2,500 years. This inherited knowledge, which has been handed down from generation to generation, provides a largely unexplored source for the potential development of active ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
Dehel Gamage Nadeeshani Dilhara Gamage +6 more
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