Conservation status of species used in the UK herbal medicine industry
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, sustainable use and management of medicinal plants is critical. We assessed the conservation status, threats and conservation actions of 298 species sold by UK suppliers to medical herbalists. We found that most species used are unevaluated, representing a gap in conservation knowledge, and of those with ...
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Consumption of cocoa flavanols results in acute improvements in mood and cognitive performance during sustained mental effort [PDF]
, 2010 Cocoa flavanols (CF) positively influence physiological processes in ways that suggest their consumption may improve aspects of cognitive function. This study investigated the acute cognitive and subjective effects of CF consumption during sustained ...
Andrew B Scholey +20 more
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Allergy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub‐Committee is an international body of experts that maintains the systematic nomenclature of allergenic proteins by assigning official names to newly identified allergens submitted by researchers. Here, we summarize the data on new allergens approved between 2021 and 2024.
Christian Radauer +12 more
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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Studies on saponin production in tropical medicinal plants Maesa argentea and Maesa lanceolata [PDF]
, 2015 The continuous need for new compounds with important medicinal activities has lead to the identification and characterization of various plant-derived natural products.
Faizal, Ahmad, Geelen, Danny
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A review of the immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharides isolated from Panax species
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022 Panax polysaccharides are biopolymers that are isolated and purified from the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits of Panax L. plants, which have attracted considerable attention because of their immunomodulatory activities.
Yeye Hu +7 more
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Improved working memory performance following administration of a single dose of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) to healthy middle-age adults [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: A ginsenoside-rich extract of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), CereboostTM, was previously shown to improve working memory and mood in healthy young individuals.
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Development of a single-tube nested PCR-lateral flow biosensor assay for rapid and accurate detection of Alternaria panax Whetz. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Alternaria panax Whetz causes one of the most commonly occurring and serious diseases in ginseng cultivation, and may cause significant production and economic losses in the ginseng industry.
Shuqin Wei +5 more
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 4, Page 2270-2279, 15 March 2026.Abstract BACKGROUND Gynura procumbens is a medicinal plant widely recognized for its antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties. Despite its traditional use in Southeast Asia, its potential role in promoting muscle health has not been thoroughly investigated.
Taemin Jeong +5 more
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The evolution of Araliaceae : a phylogenetic analysis based on ITS sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA [PDF]
, 2001 Phylogenetic analyses of ITS sequence data from 70 species and 40 genera of Araliaceae (representing all major lineages within the "core group" of the family) do not support the widely used traditional division of Araliaceae into three tribes.
Mitchell, Anthony +3 more
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