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A Scoping Review of Genus Viscum: Biological and Chemical Aspects of Alcoholic Extracts

Plants, 2023
The genus Viscum comprises a large number of semi-parasitic shrubs popularly known as Mistletoe. The Viscum species grow in many countries of Europe, Africa and Asia with different popular uses in ornamentation, foods and medicine.
Michelle Nonato de Oliveira Melo, João Vitor da Costa Batista, Evelyn Maribel Condori Peñaloza, Adriana Passos Oliveira, Rafael Garrett, Stephan Baumgartner, Carla Holandino   +6 more
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Assessment of antimicrobial and anthelmintic activity of silver nanoparticles bio-synthesized from Viscum orientale leaf extract

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
Background Viscum orientale is a largely used parasitic plant with traditional medicinal properties. They are considered to possess the medicinal properties of host tree which they grow on.
Dugganaboyana Guru Kumar, Raghu Ram Achar, Jajur Ramanna Kumar, Ganamaedi Amala, Velliyur Kanniappan Gopalakrishnan, Sushma Pradeep, Ali A. Shati, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi, Ekaterina Silina, Victor Stupin, Natalia Manturova, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Kollur   +13 more
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Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Extracts of Viscum continuum E. Mey. Ex Sprague, a South African Mistletoe

Plants, 2022
Viscum continuum E. Mey. Ex Sprague is a woody evergreen semi-parasitic shrub that grows on the branches of other trees. It is used by African traditional healers for post-stroke management.
Sipho Mapfumari, Noel-David Nogbou, Andrew Musyoki, Stanley Gololo, Mmamosheledi Mothibe, Kokoette Bassey   +5 more
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Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

Animals, 2022
A cost-effective, alternative protein and mineral source such as the Viscum species can be key to livestock production. Viscum spp. are used as feed in many semi-arid and arid regions globally, particularly during feed shortages.
Onke Hawu, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, Mutshidzi Given Musekwa, Nkosomzi Sipango, Humbelani Silas Mudau, Kwena Hilda Mokoboki, Bethwell Moyo   +6 more
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Phytochemical Characterization of Phoradendron bollanum and Viscum album subs. austriacum as Mexican Mistletoe Plants with Antimicrobial Activity

Plants, 2021
In Mexico, mistletoes have several applications in traditional medicine due to the great variety of compounds with biological activities that have not been characterized to date.
José Daniel García-García, Julia Cecilia Anguiano-Cabello, Roberto Arredondo-Valdés, Claudio Alexis Candido del Toro, José Luis Martínez-Hernández, Elda Patricia Segura-Ceniceros, Mayela Govea-Salas, Mónica Lizeth González-Chávez, Rodolfo Ramos-González, Sandra Cecilia Esparza-González, Juan Alberto Ascacio-Valdés, Claudia Magdalena López-Badillo, Anna Ilyina   +12 more
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Refractory Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Interstitial Lung Disease Under Pirfenidone Treatment. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
Our case illustrates that in the case of refractory pneumothorax in patients with ILD, other methods such as mechanical pleurodesis, in addition to chemical pleurodesis, should be considered, because antifibrotics such as pirfenidone might affect the effectiveness of pleurodesis. ABSTRACT Recurrent pneumothorax associated with interstitial lung disease
Jeong J, Kang MK.
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Viscum album Extracts: Unveiling Bioactive Compounds, Antibacterial Potential, and Antioxidant Activities

Plants, 2023
The current study explored the antioxidant and antibacterial capabilities of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) synthetized using methanolic leaf extracts of the medicinal herb Viscum album.
Waheeda Mushtaq, M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, M. Mazhar, Ryan Casini, Ahmed M. Abd‐ElGawad, H. Elansary   +6 more
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Investigations on the morpho-anatomy and histochemistry of the European mistletoe: Viscum album L. subsp. album

Scientific Reports, 2023
Viscum album L. (Santalaceae) is an important medicinal plant traditionally used to treat several diseases, including cancer therapy. This paper provides detailed morpho-anatomical characteristics of the leaves, stems and berries of Viscum album subsp ...
V. P. de Almeida, I. Monchak, João Vitor da Costa Batista, Mirio Grazi, H. Ramm, V. Raman, S. Baumgartner, C. Holandino, J. Manfron   +8 more
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Evaluation of quality of life in lung cancer patients receiving radiation and Viscum album L.: a real-world data study

Radiation Oncology, 2023
Background Lung cancer (LC) is associated with high mortality and poor quality of life (QoL). The disease as well as oncological treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy with adverse effects can impair the QoL of patients.
F. Schad, D. Steinmann, S. Oei, A. Thronicke, C. Grah   +4 more
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The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Viscum album

Plants, 2023
The therapeutic story of European mistletoe (Viscum album L.) presents a seesawing profile. In ancient times, this hemiparasitic plant was considered a panacea and even to be endowed with exceptional beneficial properties.
M. Nicoletti
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