Supplementation of Saussurea costus root alleviates sodium nitrite-induced hepatorenal toxicity by modulating metabolic profile, inflammation, and apoptosis. [PDF]
Sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is a widely used food ingredient, although excessive concentrations can pose potential health risks. In the present study, we evaluated the deterioration effects of NaNO2 additives on hematology, metabolic profile, liver function ...
Elshaer SE +14 more
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The Anti-urolithiatic effect of the roots of Saussurea costus (falc) Lipsch agonist ethylene glycol and magnesium oxide induced urolithiasis in rats [PDF]
Phytotherapy, which involves the use of plant extracts and natural compounds for medicinal purposes, is indeed a promising alternative for managing urinary lithiasis.
Naima Mammate +11 more
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Therapeutic effect of potassium permanganate and ethanolic extract of Saussurea costus roots on Leghorn chicken coccidiosis [PDF]
Background: The roots of Saussurea costus have been used in traditional medicine for their effectiveness in treating various ailments. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is an effective oxidizing agent commonly used in poultry farms to sterilize water ...
Nagia A.S. Abdalsalam +3 more
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Volatile constituents of Saussurea costus roots cultivated in Uttarakhand Himalayas, India. [PDF]
Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipschitz, syn Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke, one of the best-known species within this genus, is commonly known as costus. Due to the remarkable biological activity of S. costus and its constituents it will have an appropriate place in various systems of medicines all over the globe.The main aim is to study the volatile ...
Gwari G +4 more
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Is cultivation of Saussurea costus (Asterales: Asteraceae) sustaining its conservation?
Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch., (Asteraceae) known in English as Costus, is a threatened Himalayan medicinal plant listed on CITES (2014) Appendix I, Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act (India) 1972, and Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red ...
Chandra Prakash Kuniyal +3 more
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Determination of Scientific Name of Bitter “Qust”: an Important Controversial Plant Source in the Iranian Medicinal Plants Market for Neurological Complications [PDF]
Background and objectives: Traditional medicine could provide a hopeful area of research to mitigate the suffering of patients. “Qust” is one of the medicinal plants that are mentioned in Persian Medicine (PM) for treatment of neurological diseases ...
Nastaran Ebadi +7 more
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STUDIES ON ENDOPHYTES AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SAUSSUREA COSTUS (FALC.) [PDF]
Different plant parts (root, stem, leaf) of Saussurea costus were used to isolate and investigate endophytic fungal species in summer, rainy and winter seasons. Total ten species of endophytic fungi belonging to seven genera (Aspergillus, Cunninghamella,
Chauhan, Vandana +2 more
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HPLC-ESI/MS-MS characterization of compounds in Dolomiaea costus extract and evaluation of cytotoxic and antiviral properties: molecular mechanisms underlying apoptosis-inducing effect on breast cancer [PDF]
Background Dolomiaea costus (syn: Saussurea costus; Family Asteraceae) occupies an important place in the traditional Chinese medicinal plants and is prescribed for a wide range of disorders.
Heba A. S. El-Nashar +4 more
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Nanotherapy for Cancer and Biological Activities of Green Synthesized AgNPs Using Aqueous Saussurea costus Leaves and Roots Extracts [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Nanoparticles derived from medicinal plants are gaining attention for their diverse biological activities and potential therapeutic applications.
Mina A. Almayouf +4 more
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Saussurea costus alleviates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and improving intestinal barrier integrity [PDF]
IntroductionThe global health challenge of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been classified by the WHO as a modern refractory disease, commonly referred to as green cancer, with limited treatment options still available, highlighting the urgent need for the ...
Wen-lin Pang +15 more
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