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Gymnema sylvestre: Bioactive constituents, health benefits, and emerging applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Hassan Raza, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Nimra Haroon, Entessar Mohammad Al Jbawi   +5 more
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Withania Somnifera: possible uses to increase sports performance

, 2023
openWithania Somnifera (comunemente conosciuta con il nome di Ashwagandha) rappresenta un’importante pianta ricca di metaboliti secondari utilizzata nella medicina tradizionale orientale da lungo tempo.
PELLEGRINI, FEDERICO
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From nature to nanoscale: advances, challenges, and preclinical translation of nanofiber drug delivery systems containing plant‐derived active ingredients

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Since the early 1960s, nanotechnology has been a critical area of science, allowing for the development of sophisticated nanomaterials. Nanofibers, one of the most widely used nanotechnological drug delivery systems, have emerged as a highly versatile platform within modern pharmaceutical sciences.
Heybet Kerem Polat, Yasin Turanlı, Nihat Kurt, Sefa Gözcü, Emre Tunçel, Hilal Bacanak, Eren Aytekin, Sedat Ünal   +7 more
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Prevention of Early Onset of Breast Cancer With Ashwagandha

Molecular Carcinogenesis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Prevention of breast cancer is feasible because many risk factors for this malignancy are known (e.g., family history, reproductive factors, etc.). Medicinal plants and/or their bioactive phytochemicals are attractive for the prevention of early onset of breast cancer due to their generally favorable safety profile.
Eun‐Ryeong Hahm, Su‐Hyeong Kim, Shivendra V. Singh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunomodulatory Properties of Withania somnifera: Regulation of Innate Immune Cells and Clinical Implications

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS), commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a prominent medicinal herb in Ayurveda, with extensive therapeutic potential attributed to its diverse phytochemical profile. This review critically examines the immunomodulatory properties of WS, focusing on innate immune cell populations, including neutrophils, eosinophils,
Rana Yukta, Sonalika Gupta, Gagandeep Kaur, Partha Sarathi Mondal, Milirani Das, Anagha Ranade, Alok Kumar Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Manoj Kumar Barthwal, Madhu Dikshit   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrative Approaches in Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Nutraceuticals in Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Related Conditions

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the shared pathophysiological mechanisms underlying heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF), including inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and fibrosis. The figure highlights the clinical and mechanistic convergence of conventional pharmacological therapies and selected nutraceuticals in ...
Laura Beatrice Mattioli, Ivan Corazza, Roberta Budriesi, Luca Camarda, Maria Carelli, Alberto Spadotto, Igor Diemberger   +6 more
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Indirect regeneration of Withania somnifera and comparative analysis of withanolides in in vitro and greenhouse grown plants

, 2010
The present study reports an efficient protocol for indirect shoot organogenesis and plantlets regeneration of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. Leaf explants were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with different concentrations and ...
D. Chakrabarty, S. -H. Lee, K. -Y. Paek, Y. H. Dewir, E. -J. Hahn   +4 more
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Withania somnifera as a potential nanomedicine: A review

NUST Journal of Natural Sciences
Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwaganda, is an important medicinal plant for a long time. Roots, seeds and other parts of Ashwaganda have clinically important pharmacological properties.
Anam Amin Shami, Emmania Abid, Laiba Tanveer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Non‐Destructive Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents in Medicinal Plant Powders Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Variable Selection

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 2, December 2026.
ABSTRACT Phenolic and flavonoid contents in medicinal plants are essential to their growth and development and provide numerous health benefits, yet their quantification using traditional wet chemistry is labor‐intensive and time‐consuming. This study utilized the combination of two benchtop hyperspectral imaging (HSI) systems, namely short‐wave ...
Rahul Joshi, Sushma Kholiya, Himanshu Pandey, Mahipal Singh, Ameeta Tiwari, Jinsu Lim, Ramaraj Sathasivam, Mohammad Akbar Faqeerzada, Sang Un Park, Byoung‐Kwan Cho   +9 more
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