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Plant Sciences
Lerato Seleteng Kose, Annah Moteetee, Sandy Van Vuuren
Summary: The treatment of diseases in Lesotho faces multiple challenges, and traditional medicine plays an important role in population health. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity and toxicity of certain medicinal plants, with some plants showing noteworthy antibacterial activity against bacteria.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Arun Kumar Khajuria, R. K. Manhas, Harish Kumar, N. S. Bisht
Summary: The study documented the traditional knowledge and practices of medicinal plants used by the inhabitants of Pauri district in Uttarakhand, with a focus on identifying plants for future phytochemical and pharmacological studies. The results showed a diverse range of plant species used to treat various ailments, highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge and conducting further research on medicinal plants.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Efthymia Eleni Tsioutsiou, Antigoni Cheilari, Nektarios Aligiannis
Summary: The study focuses on the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of dermatological ailments in various villages of Mount Pelion, Greece. Through interviews and questionnaires, 38 plant species belonging to 27 families were identified to be used exclusively against skin diseases. This is the first documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge in this area.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoxuan Wu, Yu Yang, Huiming Zhang
Summary: Medicinal plants produce secondary metabolites that are influenced by environmental factors and plant-associated microbiomes. Recent studies have shown that exploiting microbial capacities can enhance the production of pharmacological metabolites in medicinal plants. This review summarizes these studies and discusses the potential of microbial applications for metabolic fortification in medicinal plants.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bridgett Shopo, Ruvimbo J. Mapaya, Alfred Maroyi
Summary: This study documented 127 plant species used in traditional medicine in Gokwe South District, Zimbabwe, for treating and managing 23 medical categories, highlighting the importance of medicinal plants in the primary health care system of rural populations.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jemal Ahmed, Ahmedmenewer Abdu, Habtamu Mitiku, Zerihun Ataro
Summary: This study evaluated the in-vitro antibacterial activity of Punica granatum fruit peels, Nigella sativa seeds, and Echinops kebericho roots against uropathogenic bacteria. The results showed that the crude extract of Punica granatum fruit peels had the highest inhibition zones, followed by Nigella sativa seeds, while Echinops kebericho roots had the smallest efficacy. These findings suggest that Punica granatum fruit peels, Nigella sativa seeds, and Echinops kebericho roots have promising antibacterial activity against uropathogenic bacteria.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammed Ajjoun, Loubna Kharchoufa, Ilyass Alami Merrouni, Mostafa Elachouri
Summary: This study reviews the dermatological properties of medicinal plants in Morocco and aims to provide evidence for new drugs against skin issues. A total of 401 plants belonging to 86 families were documented to be commonly used by Moroccans for managing skin diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammed Ajjoun, Loubna Kharchoufa, Ilyass Alami Merrouni, Mostafa Elachouri
Summary: This study provides scientific evidence on the dermatological properties of Moroccan medicinal plants and serves as a foundation for the discovery of new drugs for skin issues. The study identified 401 plants belonging to 86 families that are commonly used by Moroccans for managing skin diseases. Leaves are the most commonly used plant part, and powder and decoction are the most common methods of traditional drug preparation. Some of the plants and compounds derived from them have undergone pharmacological validation and clinical studies for their activities against skin diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Most Afia Akhtar
Summary: This article reviews the use of traditional medicinal plants in Bangladesh for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and discusses their anti-inflammatory potential and future research directions. A total of 48 plant species have been reviewed, and the mechanisms, habitats, and anti-inflammatory studies conducted outside of Bangladesh are also discussed.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ester Innocent, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Peter Imming, Lucie Moeller
Summary: This review comprehensively covers and analyzes scientific information on plants used in Tanzanian traditional medicine against respiratory diseases, highlighting the potential of certain anti-infective compounds.
Article
Plant Sciences
Bencheikh Noureddine, Elachouri Mostafa, Subhash C. Mandal
Summary: Renal disease is a global public health concern with limitations in conventional therapy due to adverse reactions and high costs. Medicinal plants with natural compounds could offer a less expensive and potentially less harmful alternative for kidney diseases. Ethnobotanical investigations in Morocco revealed 290 plant species used for renal problems, with 71 plants studied for their therapeutic efficacy against kidney disorders.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christiana Adeyinka Odebunmi, Tomi Lois Adetunji, Ademola Emmanuel Adetunji, Ahmed Olatunde, Oluwatosin Esther Oluwole, Idowu Ayodeji Adewale, Abdulrasak Opeyemi Ejiwumi, Chinwenwa Esther Iheme, Taiwo Opeyemi Aremu
Summary: A survey was conducted in Ogbomosho, Nigeria to investigate the medicinal plants used for the treatment of COVID-19, cough, and flu. The survey gathered information from 56 participants and calculated ethnobotanical indices. The results showed that there were 26 plants used for treating COVID-19, 31 for cough, and 29 for flu. Ginger was the most cited plant for COVID-19 and flu, while lemon was for cough. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part for treating COVID-19 and flu, while bark was for cough. The herbal remedies were mainly prepared by decoction and infusion and administered orally.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Asaye Asfaw, Ermias Lulekal, Tamrat Bekele, Asfaw Debella, Eyob Debebe, Bihonegn Sisay
Summary: This study investigated the use of medicinal plants by the local community in Ethiopia to treat livestock ailments. A total of 44 ethnoveterinary medicinal plant species were identified, with most of them collected from wild habitats. Leaves and roots were the most commonly used parts of these plants.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khan Malook, Ihsan-Ul-Haque
Summary: This study analyzed the elemental composition of six medicinal plants widely consumed in Peshawar, Pakistan, and found that the concentration of some elements exceeded safe limits. Pretreatment of the plants before consumption is recommended to reduce the concentration of certain elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Johnson Oluwaseun Odukoya, Julianah Olayemi Odukoya, Edwin Mpoh Mmutlane, Derek Tantoh Ndinteh
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical and amino acid profiles of different medicinal plant parts used for cardiovascular disease (CVD) treatment in sub-Saharan Africa. Results showed that glutamic and aspartic acids were the most abundant amino acids, while lysine was the most limiting. Plants like P. biglobosa leaf had rich levels of total branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and A. cepa bulb had the highest total amino acid content, making it suitable for nutraceutical use for adults.