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Ameliorative and protective effect of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. extract against acetaminophen-induced hepato-renal damage in rats

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is a medicinal plant bestowed with antioxidative phytochemicals and has been traditionally associated with several medicinal and health-promoting properties and used in the management of diseases.Method: The ...
Makhmoor Ahmad Bhat, Rajinder Raina, Pawan Kumar Verma, Shilpa Sood, Zuhaib F. Bhat   +4 more
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Review on the secondary metabolites, biological properties, and ethnomedicinal uses of the component species of the buheri wa afya formula used to treat COVID-19 in Tanzania

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: It has proven difficult to treat viral infections like SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 that cause severe respiratory disorders with the currently available medications.
John J. Makangara, Anthony M. Mshandete, Ernest R. Mbega, John R. Nyika, Frank Mbago, Edward G. Ndilanha, Raphael J. Nyika, Joseph J. Nyika   +7 more
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Genus Primula and its role in phytomedicine; a systematic review

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Primula is one of the prevalent and complex genus of family Primulaceae. Plants of Genus Primula are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. These plants are mostly growing in soggy meadows to alpine slopes.
Fiaz Alam, Kinza Muhammad Din, Mehak Sarfraz, Atifa Qudoos, Shazia Malik   +4 more
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Therapeutic potential of polyphenols against aging- induced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) via Bioinformatics analysis

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Hyperactivation of Akt/mTORC1 is known to be the mechanistic driver for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) induction in elderly population. Stimulation of Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) under physiological stress is largely associated with ...
Ankit Tripathi, Deepika Tripathi, Manish Shukla, Meenakshi Sharma   +3 more
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Capparis cartilaginea Decne. as a natural source of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer herbal drug

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Capparis cartilaginea Decne.(C. cartilaginea Decne.) a medicinally important plant that belongs to the family Capparaceae. Traditionally the fruit, leaf, and root have been believed to show anti-inflammatory effects and can also be used as ...
Faten Hameed Thamer, Alaa.M. Al-opari, Ahmed M.S. Al-Gani, Esmat A. Al-jaberi, Fahmi A. Allugam, Hadeel H. Almahboub, Hithm M. Mosik, Huda H. Khalil, Mamon M. Abduljalil, Mohammed Y. Alpogosh, Muneef A. Albathigi, Noah A. Noordeen   +11 more
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Alkaloid-rich extract of Lannea egregia leaf protect against cardiomyopathy in streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Lannea egregia leaf has been used locally for the management of diseases with limited scientific support. Hence, the cardiomyopathy protective ability of an alkaloid-rich extract of L.
B.O. Ajiboye, I.M. Folorunso, K.I. Akinfemiwa, B.E. Oyinloye, O.E. Lawal, O.A. Ojo, M. Ezema, O.R. Ajuwon, E.A. Ardekani   +8 more
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Alpha-santalol, a derivative of sandalwood oil prevents development of prostate cancer in TRAMP mice

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: Alpha-santalol, a major component of sandalwood oil inhibits growth of cultured prostate cancer cells in vitro by causing apoptosis. However, its in vivo efficacy against prostate cancer development is not established.
Ajay Bommareddy, John Oberlin, Kaitlyn Blankenhorn, Sarah Hughes, Erica Mabry, Aaron Knopp, Adam VanWert, Chandradhar Dwivedi, Isaiah Pinkerton, Linda Gutierrez   +9 more
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Incidence of nerve injury following acupuncture treatments in Taiwan

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Objective: Acupuncture, a widely employed traditional therapeutic modality known for its efficacy in pain alleviation and diverse condition management, may inadvertently result in mechanical nerve injury due to its invasive nature. This research aimed to
Chia-Lin Lin, Andy Chern, Ming-Jen Wang, Shun-Ku Lin   +3 more
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What is the influence of policosanol supplementation on liver enzymes? A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Objective: Policosanol is a mixture of long chain alcohols refined from sugar cane. Significant reductions in liver enzymes have been observed in some studies. However, the impact of policosanol on liver enzymes remained controversial.
Afsaneh Gholamrezayi, Mohammad Reza Amini, Niloufar Rasaei, Camellia Akhgarjand, Zahra Kalantar, Gholamreza Askari, Azita Hekmatdoost   +6 more
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Effectiveness of co-cultured Myristica fragrans Houtt. seed extracts with commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis and its metabolites in antimicrobial activity and biofilm formation of skin pathogenic bacteria

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Skin commensal bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis) can help defend against skin infections, and they are increasingly being recognized for their role in benefiting skin health.
Thidar Oo, Bhanubong Saiboonjan, Urairat Mongmonsin, Sukanya Srijampa, Arpasiri Srisrattakarn, Ratree Tavichakorntrakool, Aroonwadee Chanawong, Aroonlug Lulitanond, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Khaetthareeya Sutthanut, Patcharaporn Tippayawat   +10 more
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