A randomized double-blind active-controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of topical basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil in knee osteoarthritis
Front Pharmacol. 2024 May 6;15:1377527. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1377527. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Basil is a widely used herb in Persian medicine and is gaining recognition as...
Essential oil composition of passiflora foetida L. (passifloraceae) flowers and chemical-biology study of the leaves extracts and isolated compound
Nat Prod Res. 2024 May 13:1-5. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2349248. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Passiflora foetida is a climbing herb employed in ethno-medicine for the treatment...
Application of Cinnamomum burmannii Essential Oil in Promoting Wound Healing
Molecules. 2024 Apr 30;29(9):2080. doi: 10.3390/molecules29092080. ABSTRACT Skin wounds, leading to infections and death, have a huge negative impact on healthcare systems around the world....
Cardioprotective Potential of Cymbopogon citratus Essential Oil against Isoproterenol-induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy: Possible Involvement of NLRP3 Inflammasome and Oxidative Phosphorylation Complex Subunits
Curr Med Sci. 2024 Apr;44(2):450-461. doi: 10.1007/s11596-024-2851-9. Epub 2024 Apr 19. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf is a medicinal and edible herb that is...
Exploring the chemical characterization and insecticidal activities of Curcuma angustifolia roxb. leaf essential oils against three major stored product insects
Saudi J Biol Sci. 2024 Jun;31(6):103986. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2024.103986. Epub 2024 Apr 5. ABSTRACT Botanical pesticides are safe and widely used in pest management. Curcuma angustifolia...
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Activity of Essential Oils in the Above-Ground Parts of Sonchus oleraceus L
Plants (Basel). 2024 Jun 20;13(12):1712. doi: 10.3390/plants13121712. ABSTRACT Sonchus oleraceus L. is a leafy vegetable that is usually consumed in the area of the Mediterranean...
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils in different populations of Coriandrum sativum L. (coriander) from Iran and Iraq
Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Feb 20;12(6):3872-3882. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.4047. eCollection 2024 Jun. ABSTRACT Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family...
Cang-ai volatile oil alleviates nasal inflammation via Th1/Th2 cell imbalance regulation in a rat model of ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis
Front Pharmacol. 2024 May 21;15:1332036. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1332036. eCollection 2024. ABSTRACT We previously revealed that Cang-ai volatile oil (CAVO) regulates T-cell activity, enhancing the immune response...
*The traditional Chinese medicine processing change chemical composition and pharmacological effectiveness: Taking Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. and honey bran-fried Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. as examples
Phytomedicine. 2024 Jul 25;130:155739. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155739. Epub 2024 May 15. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (Baizhu in Chinese, BZ) is a typical traditional edible-medicinal herb...
Exploring Chemical Variability in the Essential Oils of the Thymus Genus
Plants (Basel). 2024 May 15;13(10):1375. doi: 10.3390/plants13101375. ABSTRACT Thyme remains an indispensable herb today, finding its place in gastronomy, medicine, cosmetics, and gardens worldwide. It...
Biological Activity of Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.) Herb Grown in Poland and Its Phytochemical Composition
Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Jun 14;17(6):780. doi: 10.3390/ph17060780. ABSTRACT Marrubium vulgare (Lamiaceae) is a plant which has long been known and used in traditional medicine for...
Phytocosmetic potential of Blumea balsamifera oil in mitigating UV-induced photoaging: Evidence from cellular and mouse models
J Ethnopharmacol. 2024 Jul 6;334:118535. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118535. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. (BB), the source of Blumea balsamifera oil...
Variations in the biochemical characteristics of Lavandula sublepidota Rech.f. in response to the foliar enrichment of green-synthesized copper nano complexes from extract of neem and jujube
Plant Physiol Biochem. 2024 Jun 28;214:108885. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108885. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient in plant physiology and biochemistry. This...
Profiling the volatile compounds of Peganum harmala L. Based on multiple sample preparation coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and explored its antidepressants-like activity
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2024 Aug 1;1243:124232. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124232. Epub 2024 Jul 4. ABSTRACT Peganum harmala L., a traditional medicinal plant...
Fleagrass (Adenosma buchneroides Bonati) Acts as a Fungicide Against Candida albicans by Damaging Its Cell Wall
J Microbiol. 2024 Jul 3. doi: 10.1007/s12275-024-00146-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Fleagrass, a herb known for its pleasant aroma, is widely used as a...