The activity of a herbal medicinal product of Phyllanthus niruri and Silybum marianum powdered extracts (Heptex®) in patients with apparent risk factors for nonalcoholic steatohepa... by Mohamed Kamal Shaker, Mohamed Hassany, Basem Eysa, AbdulMoneim Adel, Ahmed Zidan, Shahnaz Mohamed

“…Abstract Background Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) characterized by damage and inflammation of hepatocytes. Some medicinal plants have shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on liver cells. …”
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Nature's defense against emerging neurodegenerative threats: Dynamic simulation, PCA, DCCM identified potential plant-based antiviral lead targeting borna disease virus nucleoprote... by Noimul Hasan Siddiquee, Md Ifteker Hossain, Farhana Mansoor Priya, Sakia Binte Azam, Md Enamul Kabir Talukder, Durjoy Barua, Salina Malek, Niloy Saha, Sidratul Muntaha, Ridoy Paul, Israt Jahan Ritu, Farjana Islam Tuly, Abir Hossain

“…From IMPPAT 1940 unique phytochemical compounds of a total of 8617 compounds from 36 Indian medicinal plants were retrieved. Three compounds were chosen as leads with higher binding affinity of -6.244, -6.116, and -6.07 kcal/mol with CID 163114683 (IMPHY000668) Nimbochalcin, CID 20871246 (IMPHY007896) 3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxocyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylic acid, and CID 243 (IMPHY002962) Benzoic acid. …”
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Amebicidal and Antiadhesion Activities of Knema retusa Extract Against Acanthamoeba triangularis T4 Genotype on Contact Lenses and Modeling Simulation of Its Main Compound, E2N, Ag... by Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Imran Sama-ae, Suthinee Sangkanu, Dhrubo Ahmed Khan, Partha Biswas, Md. Nazmul Hasan, Julalak Chuprom, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Christophe Wiart, Masyitah Binti Zulkipli, Nor Hayati Abdullah, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Sonia M. Rodrigues Oliveira, Shanmuga Sundar Saravanabhavan, Polrat Wilairatana, Tooba Mahboob, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

“…Medicinal plants have been used as alternative agents for the treatment of infections. …”
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The effect of Ocimum basilicum on the prevention of postpartum depression symptoms and sleep quality: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial by Monireh Abdi, Elham Rezaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Laleh Payahoo, Alireza Shafiei-Kandjani, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie

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Red Currant (<i>Ribes rubrum</i> L.) Fruit Waste Extract and Juice as Potential Spasmolytic Agents by Maja Cvetković, Bojana Miladinović, Suzana Branković, Milica Randjelović, Slavoljub Živanović, Nemanja Kitić, Milica Milutinović, Miloš Jovanović, Dušica Stojanović, Haris Nikšić, Katarina Šavikin, Dušanka Kitić

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New Evidence for <i>Cotinus coggygria</i> Scop. Extracts Application in Gastrointestinal Ailments by Dejan Stojković, Nina Dragičević, Marija Ivanov, Nevena Gajović, Milena Jurišević, Ivan Jovanović, Marina Tomović, Jelena Živković

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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Ghassoul-Based Formulations with Oregano and Thyme Essential Oils against Penicillium sp. by Hamid Ziyat, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Safae Allaoui, Jamal Houssaini, Hasna Nait M’barek, Soukaina Arif, Hassan Hajjaj

“…Purified and activated ghassoul were characterized by XRD and FTIR, and EOs used in this study were issued from two medicinal plants known in Morocco and commercially available. …”
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Ornithine enantiomers modulate essential oil yield and constituents and gene expression of monoterpenes synthase in Salvia officinalis under well-watered and drought stress conditi... by Maryam Mohammadi-Cheraghabadi, Faezeh Ghanati, Naser Karimi, Mansour Ghorbanpour, Saeid Hazrati

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Astragalin: A Bioactive Phytochemical with Potential Therapeutic Activities by Ammara Riaz, Azhar Rasul, Ghulam Hussain, Muhammad Kashif Zahoor, Farhat Jabeen, Zinayyera Subhani, Tahira Younis, Muhammad Ali, Iqra Sarfraz, Zeliha Selamoglu

“…This review article intends to emphasize on one of the naturally occurring flavonoids, astragalin (kaempferol 3-glucoside), which is a bioactive constituent of various traditional medicinal plants such as Cuscuta chinensis. This multifaceted compound is well known for its diversified pharmacological applications such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antiobesity, antiosteoporotic, anticancer, antiulcer, and antidiabetic properties. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ellagic Acid on Acute Lung Injury Induced by Acid in Mice by Daniely Cornélio Favarin, Maxelle Martins Teixeira, Ednéia Lemos de Andrade, Claudiney de Freitas Alves, Javier Emilio Lazo Chica, Carlos Artério Sorgi, Lúcia Helena Faccioli, Alexandre Paula Rogerio

“…Ellagic acid, a compound present in several fruits and medicinal plants, has shown anti-inflammatory activity in several experimental disease models. …”
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Therapeutic Efficacy of <i>Lavandula dentata</i>’s Oil and Ethanol Extract in Regulation of the Neuroinflammation, Histopathological Alterations, Oxidative Stress, and Restoring Ba... by Aziza Antar, Eman S. Abdel-Rehiem, Areej A. Al-Khalaf, Abdelaziz S. A. Abuelsaad, Mohamed Abdel-Gabbar, Gaber M. G. Shehab, Ayman M. Abdel-Aziz

“…Furthermore, the role of oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory responses in epilepsy and the limitations of current AEDs necessitate exploring alternative therapeutic options. Medicinal plants, e.g., <i>Lavandula dentata</i> L., are rich in phenolic compounds and may provide neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory benefits. …”
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Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Different Amounts of Cow Manure, Chemical (Nitrogen), and Biological Fertilizers on Some Quantitative and Qualitative Traits of Thyme (Thymus vulgari... by Havva Mahnoudi asl, Mahmoud Mokhtari, Reza Sadrabadi Haghighi, مهدی الهی ترشیزی

“…The genus Thymus from the mint family (Lamiaceae) has more than 215 species in the world, of which 18 species have been identified in Iran. The medicinal plant) Thymus vulgaris L. (is one of the most important medicinal plants in the world, which is used Abundant in the pharmaceutical and food industries, it has a special place among medicinal plants (Gigord et al., 1999). …”
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Effect of diet containing alfalfa (Medicago sativa) powder and leaf extract on hemolymph factors of western whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) under low salinity stress by Kobra Babanejad Abkenar, Arash Akbarzadeh, Ahmad Noori, Mohammad Niroomand

“…Hemolymph indices, such as total and differential hemocyte counts, are key indicators of immune status in shrimp. Using medicinal plants to feed farmed aquatic animals is a promising approach to enhance production performance and resilience to environmental stress. …”
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Comprehensive metabolite profiling and evaluation of anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory potencies of Nypa fruticans (Wurmb.) leaves: Experimental and in-silico approaches by Farhana Islam, Md. Aktaruzzaman, Md. Tarikul Islam, Fariya Islam Rodru, Saquiba Yesmine

“…Globally, inflammation and pain are among the most prevalent health issues. The use of medicinal plants to alleviate these conditions is growing. …”
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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Phytochemicals from Tea and Agarwood Leaf Extracts against Isolated Bacteria from Poultry and Curd by Shah Rucksana Akhter Urme, Syeda Fahmida Ahmed, Mohammed Mostafa Al Quadir, Mst Rubaiat Nazneen Akhand, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Khan

“…In fact, new antibiotic compounds are needed in this urgent scenario; phytoremediation is the oldest but most effective method, and research on the antibacterial properties of several types of medicinal plants has already been conducted. Tea and agarwood plants are well known for their economic contribution in both beverage and cosmetic production, as well as for their medicinal value. …”
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Haptoglobin Gene Polymorphism among Sickle Cell Patients in West Cameroon: Hematological and Clinical Implications by Christian Bernard Kengne Fotsing, Constant Anatole Pieme, Prosper Cabral Biapa Nya, Jean Paul Chedjou, Samuel Ashusong, Gisele Njindam, Jocelyn Tony Nengom, Georges Teto, Carine Nguemeni, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, Donatien Gatsing

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Antidiabetic Effect of Fenugreek Seed Powder Solution (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on Hyperlipidemia in Diabetic Patients by Genet Alem Geberemeskel, Yared Godefa Debebe, Nigisty Abraha Nguse

“…Trigonella foenum-graecum is one of the medicinal plants which are important in the management of diabetes mellitus. …”
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Phytomedicinal armamentarium: A review of inula racemosa-derived alantolactones and isoalantolactones in anticancer therapy by Joshi Gaurav Santoshrao, Smriti Jamwal, Rakesh Kumar, Ekta Bisht, Bisen Harsh Krishnakumar, Shreya Katoch, R.K. Asrani

“…The natural flora, particularly medicinal plants, offers a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic benefits. …”
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In Vitro Determination of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Antiviral Properties of Greek Plant Extracts by Aliki Tsakni, Eirini Kyriakopoulou, Sophia Letsiou, Panagiotis Halvatsiotis, Haralambos Rigopoulos, Niki Vassilaki, Dimitra Houhoula

“…This study examined the in vitro bioactivities of several selected Greek medicinal plants, like <i>Eucalyptus globulus</i> L., <i>Thymus vulgaris</i> L., <i>Salvia rosmarinus</i> L. and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L., are well-known for their traditional therapeutic use. …”
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The effects of Thymus capitatus essential oil topical application on milk quality: a systems biology approach by Ralph Nehme, Chiara Gini, Elise Vanbergue, Sergine Even, Filippo Biscarini, Sonia Andrés, Lucie Rault, Faustine Noel, Valerie Hardit, Said Bouhallab, David M. Pereira, Riadh Ksouri, Philippe Roussel, Secundino López, Paola Cremonesi, Bianca Castiglioni, Donatella Caruso, Fiorenza Faré, Manuela Fontana, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Latifa Abdennebi-Najar

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