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Emerging Herbal Cosmetic Production in Sri Lanka: Identifying Possible Interventions for the Development of the Herbal Cosmetic Industry. [PDF]

Scientifica (Cairo), 2021
Although the herbal cosmetic industry has exponentially increased globally, manufacturing of herbal cosmetic products in Sri Lanka is still very limited. Therefore, objectives of the study were to recognize plants used in commercialized herbal cosmetic products and major constraints faced by herbal cosmetic manufacturers and to identify possible ...
Gamage DGND, Dharmadasa RM, Abeysinghe DC, Wijesekara RGS, Prathapasinghe GA, Someya T.   +5 more
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Physiological response mechanism of heavy metal‐resistant endophytic fungi isolated from the roots of Polygonatum kingianum

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 15, Issue 6, Page 568-581, December 2023., 2023
Some DSEs isolated from the fibrous roots of P. kingianum had a strong capacity to tolerate As(V) or Cd(II) stress by improving antioxidase activities and the contents of antioxidant substances, and immobilization of metal ions in cell walls, thus scavenging free radical and reducing oxidative damage.
Guan‐Hua Cao, Xiao‐Gang Li, Chen‐Rui Zhang, Yi‐Ran Xiong, Xue Li, Tong Li, Sen He, Zheng‐Guo Cui, Jie Yu   +8 more
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Nutraceuticals and COVID‐19: A mechanistic approach toward attenuating the disease complications

Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 46, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Nutraceuticals have emerged as potential compounds to attenuate the COVID‐19 complications. Precisely, these food additives strengthen the overall COVID treatment and enhance the immunity of a person. Such compounds have been used at a large scale, in almost every household due to their better affordability and easy access.
Keshav Raj Paudel, Vyoma Patel, Sukriti Vishwas, Saurabh Gupta, Sumit Sharma, Yinghan Chan, Niraj Kumar Jha, Jesus Shrestha, Mohammad Imran, Nisha Panth, Shakti Dhar Shukla, Saurav Kumar Jha, Hari Prasad Devkota, Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Sachin Kumar Singh, Md Khadem Ali, Gaurav Gupta, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Philip M. Hansbro, Kamal Dua   +19 more
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Anti‐Diabesity Middle Eastern Medicinal Plants and Their Action Mechanisms

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Over the last four decades, the escalation in diabetes and obesity rates has become epidemic all over the world. Diabesity describes the strong link between T2D and obesity. It correlates deeper with the elevated risks of developing cardiovascular disease hypertension, stroke, and several malignancies.
Bashar Saad, Abdalsalam Kmail, Sameena Z. H. Haq, Min Li   +3 more
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Eryngium foetidum L. (Apiaceae): A Literature Review of Traditional Uses, Chemical Composition, and Pharmacological Activities

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Eryngiumfoetidum L. is popularly known as chicória-do-Pará, is native to the Amazon region, and is widely distributed in Northern Brazil. It is considered a versatile species due to its diversified uses in ethnomedicine, gastronomy, and pharmaceutical industry.
Thiara L. M. Rodrigues, Maria E. P. Silva, Ely S. C. Gurgel, Mozaniel S. Oliveira, Flavia C. A. Lucas, Sebastian Granica   +5 more
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Bioactive Compounds and Their Derivatives: An Insight into Prospective Phytotherapeutic Approach against Alzheimer’s Disease

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative brain disorder that causes cellular response alterations, such as impaired cholinergic mechanism, amyloid‐beta (Aβ) AD aggregation, neuroinflammation, and several other pathways. AD is still the most prevalent form of dementia and affects many individuals across the globe.
Fahadul Islam, Jannatul Fardous Khadija, Md. Harun-Or-Rashid, Md. Saidur Rahaman, Mohamed H. Nafady, Md. Rezaul Islam, Aklima Akter, Talha Bin Emran, Polrat Wilairatana, Mohammad S. Mubarak, Sachchida Nand Rai   +10 more
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Flavonoids a Bioactive Compound from Medicinal Plants and Its Therapeutic Applications

BioMed Research International, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Plants generally secrete secondary metabolites in response to stress. These secondary metabolites are very useful for humankind as they possess a wide range of therapeutic activities. Secondary metabolites produced by plants include alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids.
Arpita Roy, Ariba Khan, Irfan Ahmad, Saad Alghamdi, Bodour S. Rajab, Ahmad O. Babalghith, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Saiful Islam, Md. Rabiul Islam, Riaz Ullah   +9 more
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Global Perspective of Plant‐Based Cosmetic Industry and Possible Contribution of Sri Lanka to the Development of Herbal Cosmetics

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
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, Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa, Don Chandana Abeysinghe, Rathnayaka Gamlathge Saman Wijesekara, Gamika A. Prathapasinghe, Takao Someya, Khalid Rahman   +6 more
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Ethnopharmacological Survey on Medicinal Plants Used for Cosmetic Treatments in Traditional and Ayurveda Systems of Medicine in Sri Lanka

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
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, Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa, Don Chandana Abeysinghe, Rathnayaka Gamlathge Saman Wijesekara, Gamika A. Prathapasinghe, Takao Someya, Riaz Ullah   +6 more
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Electromagnetic Field Improved Nanoparticle Impact on Antioxidant Activity and Secondary Metabolite Production in Anthemis gilanica Seedlings

International Journal of Agronomy, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Electromagnetic field (EMF) causes fundamental alternations in biological systems. In this study, we studied the effects of EMF on physiological responses and secondary metabolites production in SiO2 NP‐treated Anthemis gilanica plants. The results indicated that EMF improved plant growth by inducing chlorophyll and carotenoid content, which led to ...
Halimeh Hassanpour, Ali Eydi, Malak Hekmati, Maria Serrano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source