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Therapeutic Potential of Ginger against Renal Injury Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Rats

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of successive ginger extracts (petroleum ether, chloroform, and ethanol) against nephrotoxicity induced by CCl4 in rats. The evaluation was done through measuring kidney antioxidant parameters: glutathione (GSH), lipid peroxides (LPO), and superoxide dismutase (SOD).
Manal A. Hamed, Sanaa A. Ali, Nagy Saba El-Rigal, David M. Lloyd, Ahmet Mentese   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profiling Rosmarinic Acid and Sinensetin Content of Orthosiphon aristatus. from Three Different Locations with Variety Ethanol Concentration

Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Orthosiphon aristatus is a well-known medicinal plant acknowledged for its therapeutic effect in treating urinary tract diseases, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis.
Novia Putri Ramadhani, Yosi Bayu Murti, Andayana Puspitasari Gani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthosiphon versus Placebo in Nephrolithiasis with Multiple Chronic Complaints: A Randomized Control Trial

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 4, Page 495-501, 2009., 2009
Nephrolithiasis in the communities of Northeast Thailand frequently presents with multiple chronic health complaints, i.e. myofascial pain, back pain, dyspepsia, arthralgia, headache, fatigue, frank paresthesia, dysuria and any of these aggravated by purine‐rich food (PRF).
Amorn Premgamone, Pote Sriboonlue, Srinoi Maskasem, Wattana Ditsataporncharoen, Bungornsri Jindawong   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Essential and toxic elements intake from botanical extracts: a probabilistic risk–benefit evaluation within the Italian dietary context

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 7, Page 4060-4072, May 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Botanical extracts are widely consumed for their claimed health benefits, yet their safety profile with respect to chronic consumption remains poorly characterized. Understanding the potential health risks associated with their inorganic content is a crucial issue for ensuring safe use, along with a characterization of the ...
Giovanni Tommaso Lanza, Maria Olga Varrà, Lenka Husáková, Martina Piroutková, Jan Patočka, Emanuela Zanardi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spectroscopic Methods of Edible Flower Authentication and Quality Control for Food Applications

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The global demand for edible flowers has increased. Issues such as incorrect species identification, flower product adulteration, contamination, and quality degradation necessitate the application of proper methods for authenticating and controlling the product's quality.
Fidele Benimana, Christopher Kucha, Anupam Roy, Anand Mohan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Molecular Regulation of Prostate Cancer Cells by Top Natural Products of Malaysia

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2023
Prostate cancer (PCa) remains both a global health burden and a scientific challenge. We present a review of the molecular targets driving current drug discovery to fight this disease.
Jose M. Prieto, Mohd Mukrish Mohd Hanafi
doaj   +1 more source

Flavonoids: A Review of Antibacterial Activity Against Gram‐Negative Bacteria

International Journal of Microbiology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The rise in bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics has led to the search for alternative antimicrobial agents, such as flavonoids, which are widely distributed in plants and known for their antibacterial properties. This review examines the antibacterial activity of flavonoids against Gram‐negative bacteria and identifies gaps in current ...
Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, José Galberto Martins da Costa, Esha Saini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthosiphol A from the Aerial Parts of is Putatively Responsible for Hypoglycemic Effect via α-Glucosidase Inhibition

Natural Product Communications, 2014
An infusion of Orthosiphon aristatus has long been used for diabetes therapy; however, the active principles remained unknown. Herein, we report the identification of the putative agents responsible for this antidiabetic activity using an α-glucosidase ...
Thanakorn Damsud, Mary H. Grace, Sirichai Adisakwattana, Preecha Phuwapraisirisan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Structure and Morphology of Uric Acid by Orthosiphon Aristatus

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
Urolithiasis is stone-like material that settles in the urinary tract. The materials that make up urinary stones are calcium oxalate, uric acid, cystine and stuvite. Several medical procedures are often applied to cure this disease. However, many patients choose traditional treatment by consuming herbal medicine. The aim of this research is to show the
Warty, Yuni, Wulandari, Dewi, Barus, Eviyona Laurante Br   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Antihypertensive Actions of Methylripariochromene A from Orthosiphon aristatus, an Indonesian Traditional Medicinal Plant.

Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 1999
Methylripariochromene A (MRC) was isolated from the leaves of Orthosiphon aristatus (Lamiaceae) and subjected to the examination of several pharmacological actions related to antihypertensive activity. The following four findings were revealed from the present study: 1) MRC caused a continuous decrease in systolic blood pressure and a decrease in heart
MATSUBARA, Toshiyuki, BOHGAKI, Takako, WATARAI, Michiyo, SUZUKI, Hideyo, OHASHI, Kazuyoshi, SHIBUYA, Hirotaka   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources