Review
Instruments & Instrumentation
Andrei A. Bunaciu, Hassan Y. Aboul-Enein
Summary: Infrared spectroscopy is increasingly used to characterize pharmaceutical products, both chemical substances and herbal, to monitor modifications and detect fraudulent changes. Reviewing relevant papers on the utilization of infrared spectroscopy in the analysis of adulterated drugs (chemical and herbal) products between 2015 and 2020 provides insight into its importance in the industry.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Liangshuai Liu, Heping Li, Guosheng Tan, Zhenjiang Ma
Summary: This study reviewed the use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in treating amenorrhea caused by antipsychotic drugs and conducted a meta-analysis. The results showed that Chinese herbal medicine can effectively treat this condition, although it may take a long time to achieve satisfactory effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Kimia Beigi, Tayebeh Doroodizadeh, Maral Haghnegahdar, Farzaneh Golfeshan, Reza Ranjbar, Hamid Tebyanian
Summary: Oral cancer is a common and aggressive cancer with high mortality rates. Despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, a significant percentage of patients cannot be cured. Efforts should be made to explore innovative therapeutic approaches to reduce chemotherapy-induced adverse events and improve patient outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Samin Hamidi
Summary: Dietary supplements are believed to be healthier and have fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, but the increasing incidents of drug adulteration in supplements pose risks to consumers. Therefore, the importance of using high-tech analytical methods to evaluate supplements for controlling food quality is undeniable.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyung-Yuk Ko, Eun-Young Choi, Se-Hee Jeong, Sohwa Kim, Choon-Kil Lee, Chulhyun Lee, Sooyeul Cho
Summary: This study developed and validated an HPLC analysis method to determine ten synthetic dyes in herbal medication, with good linearity and recovery values, meeting the acceptance criteria of the AOAC guideline.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mayang Kusuma Dewi, Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa, Muhaimin Muhaimin, I. Made Joni
Summary: Phytochemicals or secondary metabolites are substances produced by plants that have shown various biological activities, providing a scientific basis for the use of herbs in traditional medicine. Although herbal medicines are considered to be safe and cost-effective, they have disadvantages such as low solubility, stability, and bioavailability. In recent years, nanotechnology-based herbal drug formulations have gained attention for their enhanced activity and potential in overcoming these issues.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Behdad Jahromi, Iulia Pirvulescu, Kenneth D. Candido, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic
Summary: Herbal medicines, although not part of conventional medicine, have gained attention for their efficacy and safety concerns. Due to their alternative role in treating pain traditionally managed by conventional therapies, clinical studies have focused on herbal medicines.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Vera L. Alves, Joao L. Goncalves, Joselin Aguiar, Maria J. Caldeira, Helena M. Teixeira, Jose S. Camara
Summary: The prevalence of synthetic cannabinoids as new psychoactive substances among drug users is a global public health concern. These compounds are commonly found in herbal incenses and are often masked or adulterated. Integration of gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance data can be effective in identifying and confirming the presence of synthetic cannabinoids in these mixtures.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seung-Hyun Yang, Yongho Shin, Hoon Choi
Summary: A method for simultaneous analysis of pesticide multiresidues in three root/rhizome-based herbal medicines was developed using GC-MS/MS. The method involved sample saturation with distilled water, extraction with 0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile/ethyl acetate, partitioning with magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride, and purification with Oasis PRiME HLB plus light. The method was successfully applied to real herbal samples, allowing for the quantification of 10 pesticides.
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ga-Young Lee, Jin-Seok Lee, Chang-Gue Son, Nam-Hun Lee
Summary: Colorectal cancer patients often experience treatment failure due to acquired drug resistance, and herbal medicines may serve as promising candidates to reverse this resistance, potentially developing into new adjuvant chemotherapy drugs.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chunhoo Cheon
Summary: This study aims to review and summarize the synergistic interaction between herbal medicines and anticancer drugs, providing new insights into the possible role of herbal medicines in anticancer treatment.
Article
Plant Sciences
Abinash Choudhury, Preet Amol Singh, Neha Bajwa, Subhransu Dash, Preeti Bisht
Summary: The use of herbal medicines is increasing worldwide for the prevention, treatment, and prophylaxis of various ailments due to their perceived safety compared to allopathic treatments. However, there have been investigations showing the toxicity and adverse drug reactions of certain herbal formulations and botanicals if not used wisely. This study aims to address pharmacovigilance modeling for herbal medications and analyze the current state of pharmacovigilance at national and international levels.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Jue Shi, Jui-Hsia Weng, Timothy J. Mitchison
Summary: Traditional herbal medicines provide a starting point for discovering new immunomodulatory drugs, with molecules derived from medicinal plants potentially acting locally in the gut or liver to trigger systemic immune effects. Despite slow progress in identifying herbal molecules with proven single agent activity, recent research suggests that understanding their local action could lead to the generation of systemic immune mediators.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ji Hee Jun, Tae Young Choi, Hye Won Lee, Lin Ang, Myeong Soo Lee
Summary: RCT studies on herbal medicine decoctions for treating Behcet's disease showed significant effects on the total response rate and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, but not on C-reactive protein level. Herbal medicine also significantly decreased the recurrence rate after three months of follow-up.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hang Liu, Yubin Bai, Chang Huang, Ying Wang, Yuexin Ji, Yutong Du, Lin Xu, Deng-Guang Yu, Sim Wan Annie Bligh
Summary: Herbal medicine has been proven to be effective in medical treatment with low toxicity, minimal side effects, and good biocompatibility, but its bioavailability is hindered by low water solubility. Electrospinning technology provides a solution by creating electrospun fibers with high specific surface area, porosity, strength, and flexibility. This paper reviews the development of electrospinning technology and the incorporation of herbal medicine into electrospun nanofibers using various polymers. It also discusses the recent progress and future prospects of using these herbal medicine nanofibers in biomedical and food applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rimadani Pratiwi, Rieda Nurwulan Septyani, Rossi Febriany, Febrina Amelia Saputri, Rina Fajri Nuwarda
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aliya Nur Hasanah, Traju Ningtias Dwi Utari, Rimadani Pratiwi
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aliya Nur Hasanah, Dang Soni, Rimadani Pratiwi, Driyanti Rahayu, Sandra Megantara, Mutakin
JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Slamet Ibrahim, Daryono H. Tjahjono
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Ayu Shalihat, Deti Dewantisari, Rahma Alya Nafisah, Yunita, Febrina Amelia Saputri, Dolih Gozali, Kasno Pamungkas, Ronny Lesmana, Hiroshi Koyama, Mutakin
Summary: The gastronomy culture and selenium content in plants in different regions of West Java may play a role in influencing the prevalence of cardiovascular and diabetes diseases.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Eka Noviana, Rizky Fauziati, Daniel Blascke Carrao, Firas Adinda Gandhi, Mutiara Aini Majid, Febrina Amelia Saputri
Summary: Codeine, a weak opioid derived from morphine, is commonly used in over-the-counter cough relief medication, but is prone to misuse due to its psychoactive properties. Misuse of codeine can lead to adverse effects. Therefore, developing reliable detection techniques is essential for quality control of pharmaceutical formulations and identifying drug misuse.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Rimadani Pratiwi, Adira Rahmawaty, Aliya Nur Hasanah
Summary: Chemical drugs, such as dexamethasone, have been added to traditional herbal medicine to enhance therapeutic effects. A quantitative analytical method using UV-Vis spectrophotometry was developed to determine the content of dexamethasone in herbal medicine. The method showed good analytical response and can accurately analyze the dexamethasone content in herbal medicine.
JOURNAL OF SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Syifa Amanda, Aliya Nur Hasanah
Summary: Pigment red 53 is a banned synthetic dye in cosmetics due to health concerns. Indicator strips made of a mixture of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and polystyrene (PS) with specific reagents can detect the presence of pigment red 53. The indicator strips offer a simple and applicable method with good performance.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Raspati D. Mulyaningsih, Rimadani Pratiwi, Aliya N. Hasanah
Summary: Natural pigments, such as betalains, anthocyanins, curcuminoids, carotenoids, and chlorophyll, have been investigated for their potential use in portable metal detection based on colorimetric methods. Studies have shown that the unstable color intensity of these pigments may be influenced by metal ion interaction, leading to the formation of metal-pigment complexes. This review discusses the limits of detection of different pigments for specific metals, highlighting the suitability of betalains for copper detection using a smartphone-assisted sensor, curcuminoids for lead detection using a curcumin nanofiber, and anthocyanin for mercury detection using anthocyanin hydrogel. These findings provide insights into the application of color instability in metal detection and the development of modern sensor technologies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Febrina Amelia Saputri, Eka Ulya Zubaidah, Amaranggani Wikan Puspita Kenanga, Catur Jatmika, Rimadani Pratiwi, Vinayak A. Dhumale
Summary: A sensor for the detection of Hg2+ using filter paper immobilized by gold nanoparticles and cyanuric acid conjugation was developed in this study. The sensor shows a visible color change and has a low detection limit. It selectively responds to Hg2+ and consistently detects Hg2+ in lake water samples.
Article
Polymer Science
Rimadani Pratiwi, Vandie Charlie, Nyi Mekar Saptarini, Driyanti Rahayu
Summary: A polymer-based indicator was developed to detect dexamethasone in herbal medicine samples. The indicator strips, made of PMMA polymer and H2SO4 as a reagent, changed color when reacting with dexamethasone. These strips selectively detected dexamethasone with a small detection limit and had good stability.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Shinta Permata Ramadhanti, Asyifa Amatulloh, Sandra Megantara, Laila Subra
Summary: The presence of drug residues in food is a growing concern, with various analytical techniques used to control the maximum residue limit. Chromatography is the most widely used technique, but other methods have also been developed.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimadani Pratiwi, Nisa Nurul Auliya As, Rani Fitrilia Yusar, Adnan Aly Al Shofwan
Summary: This review provides an overview of recent analytical methods developed for detecting certain ingredients that are restricted or prohibited by the U.S. FDA and/or EU legislation on cosmetic products.
