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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 Most of the aldose reductase inhibitors (ARIs), used for the treatment of diabetic complications, were withdrawn due to ineffective treatment and adverse side effects caused by nonspecificity.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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Infectious diseases due to opportunistic bacteria and pathogens are still a health problem. Transmission can be prevented by using an alcohol-based antiseptic liquid or naturally. Averrhoa bilimbi L.
Lia Yulia Budiarti +2 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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Optimum sensory formulation of bilimbi jam (Averrhoa bilimbi L.)
Abstract The production of bilimbi jam is an effort to diversify food and use local ingredients as a source of functional food. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal formula for bilimbi jam based on consumer assessments through sensory testing for bilimbi jam.
J Juanda +3 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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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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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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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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ANALYSIS OF OINTMENT FORMULATION FROM BILIMBI LEAVES (Averrhoa bilimbi)
Averrhoa bilimbi/Bilimbi leaf extract has anti-inflammatory activity in several studies. Development of bilimbi leaf extracts ointment can maximize anti-inflammatory therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the phytochemical compounds and evaluate bilimbi leaf extract ointment.
Tahara Dilla Santi +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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