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Food Chemistry AdvancesMedicinal plants have long been valued for their therapeutic properties, with recent research highlighting hormesis as a critical mechanism underlying their effects.
Vimarsh Srivastava +4 more
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Screening for Antibacterial Activity of Andrographis paniculata Used in Malaysian Folkloric Medicine: A Possible Alternative for the Treatment of Skin Infections [PDF]
, 2010 In this study non-polar (dichloromethane) and polar (MeOH & aqueous) extracts of A. paniculata (whole plant) were evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against 12 skin disease causing bacterial strains (7 gram positive strains; Staphylococcus ...
Ahmed, Q. U. +3 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Sorghum is a staple food for hundreds of millions of people in dry regions worldwide, and improving its nutritional quality is vital for global food and health security under climate change. In this study, we evaluated traditional Sudanese sorghum varieties grown in eastern deltas to better understand their natural health‐promoting properties. We found
Khitma A. Sir Elkhatim +5 more
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An Exploration of Pharmacognosy and its Potential in the Multi-Faceted Solution Required to Address HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
, 2011 This work has both both biological and anthropoligcal foci. It addresses research done on the medicinal properties of plants and how this research could make positive contributions to the current social and biological issues surrounding the HIV/AIDS ...
Sassi, Alexandra
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.American ginseng is a shade‐obligate, North American medicinal plant that is widely traded and used internationally. To meet global demand, ginseng is cultivated in forest farms in the Appalachian region of the USA and field‐based artificial shade farms in two regions: Ontario, Canada and Wisconsin, USA. We conducted social research leveraging in‐depth
Rachel E. Palkovitz +2 more
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Assessment of total phenolic compounds and in vitro free radical scavenging potentials of water extracts of ten selected species of Zingiberaceae rhizomes use in folkloric medicine [PDF]
, 2016 The use of herbal medicine and traditional healing practices for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness and ailment continue to have more awareness among the scientific community due to their safety and also as a source of alternatives to ...
Adekoya, Alafiatayo Akinola +2 more
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Harnessing Natural Compounds in Psoriasis: Targeting Cellular Pathways for Effective Therapy
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Natural compounds act on key cellular pathways in psoriasis by suppressing keratinocyte hyperproliferation, modulating Th17/IL‐17‐mediated immune responses, and reducing oxidative stress. These multi‐target effects highlight their potential as safer adjunctive therapies alongside conventional treatments.
Hye Jin Lee +9 more
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In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Piper retrofractum Vahl. [PDF]
, 2015 Cabai jamu (Piper retrofractum Vahl.), which is originally from Indonesia and is extensively cultivated and traditionally used in Sumenep, Madura possess high potential medicinal properties.
Abdulgani, Nurlita +4 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review
Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, is an important herb of Ayurveda used as a Rasayana for its various health benefits. This prospective, multi‐center, observational clinical study evaluates the safety (clinical and laboratory) of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) on long‐term administration over 12 months. Male and female adults (N = 191)
Jaising Salve +6 more
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