Comparison of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Epaltes divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Hasanga Rathnayake, Manikkuwadura Hasara Nethmini De Zoysa, Ruwani Punyakanthi Hewawasam, Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Dilip Gaya Bandara Wijayaratne

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the antibacterial activity of the two medicinal plants Epaltes divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides against strains of MRSA which were isolated from patients with skin and soft tissue infections. …”
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Advancing global herbal medicine: Enhancing herb quality through innovative strategies explored in Hong Kong - An international hub by Hiu-Lam Ngai, Pang-Chui Shaw

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Phenotypic plasticity vs. local genetic adaptation: essential oil diversity of natural immortelle (Helichrysum italicum (Roth.) G.Don) populations along eastern Adriatic coast by Tonka Ninčević Runjić, Dejan Pljevljakušić, Marko Runjić, Martina Grdiša, Martina Grdiša, Zlatko Šatović, Zlatko Šatović

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Phytochemical screening and neuro-pharmacological activity of Mimosa pudica flowers: Integrating in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches by Fahmida Alam, Rashedul Alam, A.T.M. Yusuf, Joya Datta Ripa, Raktim Das Nithin, Sourav Barua, Mohammed Fazlul Kabir, Seong-Tshool Hong, Hea-Jong Chung

“…Throughout millennia, medicinal plants have been crucial in preserving human well-being and enhancing the whole human experience.Mimosa pudica, sometimes referred to as the ''sensitive plant,'' possesses considerable promise in the discovery of innovative herbal remedies. …”
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Gnidia glauca- and Plumbago zeylanica-Mediated Synthesis of Novel Copper Nanoparticles as Promising Antidiabetic Agents by Dhiraj A. Jamdade, Dishantsingh Rajpali, Komal A. Joshi, Rohini Kitture, Anuja S. Kulkarni, Vaishali S. Shinde, Jayesh Bellare, Kaushik R. Babiya, Sougata Ghosh

“…Rapid, eco-friendly, and cost-effective one-pot synthesis of copper nanoparticles is reported here using medicinal plants like Gnidia glauca and Plumbago zeylanica. …”
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Evaluation of Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory, and Cytotoxic Action of Fractions from Eugenia uniflora L. and Eugenia malaccensis L.: Correlation with Polyphenol and Flavanoid Conten... by Evellyne de Oliveira Figueirôa, Luís Cláudio Nascimento da Silva, Cristiane Moutinho Lagos de Melo, Juliana Kelle de Andrade Lemoine Neves, Nicácio Henrique da Silva, Valéria Rêgo Alves Pereira, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia

“…An increasing number of biological activities presented by medicinal plants has been investigated over the years, and they are used in the search for new substances with lower side effects. …”
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Ecotoxicological insight of phytochemicals, toxicological informatics, and heavy metal concentration in Tridax procumbens L. in geothermal areas by N.B. Maulydia, R. Idroes, K. Khairan, T.E. Tallei, F. Mohd Fauzi

“…Atomic absorption spectrometry was conducted to confirm the contents of six heavy metals harmful to medicinal plants.FINDINGS: The results showed that Tridax procumbens from the Ie-Seu'um geothermal area, Aceh, has secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, saponins, steroids, and tannins, with phytol from diterpenoid group having the highest content (32.72 percent). …”
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The effect of ethanol extract of Aloysia triphylla on anesthesia and improve the physiological parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) after transfer by Ali Hajibeglou, Masoumeh Machanlou, Mohammad Mazandarani, Mohammad Sudagar

“…Introduction: Due to the side effects of chemical drugs, in recent years, the use of herbal medicines and their compounds in fish has been widely considered. The use of medicinal plants and their derivatives can stimulate feed consumption, increase daily weight, feed conversion ratio, increase shelf life, improve the health and function of the digestive system, minimize or mitigate the effects of stress on fish. …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Anthonia, Shodunke, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare, Ephraim Dafiewhare, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…BPE, ACA, ACE, OSA and ceftriaxone had significant MBC with [F(1, 13); P = 0.00 and BPA with F(1, 13); P = 0.01] on the test bacteria (MANOVA). These tested medicinal plants’ extracts and ceftriaxone had significant activity against oral bacteria with ACA having the best activity when compared with the control. …”
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Evaluation of the rainfed and irrigated conditions on biomass and essential oil yield of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) in response to melatonin foliar application by Hossein Gorgini Shabankareh, Mohammad Reza Asgharipour, Ali Salehi Sardoei, Ahmad Reza Kamaliun, Hamid Mohammadi, Mansour Ghorbanpour

“…Abstract German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a valuable medicinal plant known for its rich content of bioactive compounds, including chamazulene, α-bisabolol, and α-bisabololoxide A. …”
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Evaluation of the antidiarrheal activity of the 80% hydromethanolic crude extract and solvent fractions of Terminalia brownii Fresen (Combretaceae) leaves in Swiss Albino mice by Khalid Ibrahim Kassaw, Dawit Zewdu Wondafrash, Jibril Seid Yesuf, Mestayet Geta Mengistie

“…BackgroundAlthough diarrhea is a preventable disease, it continues to have a significant impact on global health, with the burden being much greater in Sub-Saharan Africa. Medicinal plants represent affordable and locally available resources to address many diseases, including diarrhea. …”
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Phenolic Compounds from Water-Ethanol Extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera Produced in Cameroon, as Potential Protectors against In Vivo CCl4-Induced Liver Injuries by Peter William Kemewele Saague, Bruno Moukette Moukette, Jacques Romain Njimou, Prosper Cabral Nya Biapa, Francine Nzufo Tankeu, Vicky Joseline Ama Moor, Constant Anatole Pieme, Jeanne Yonkeu Ngogang

“…Liver diseases are a global health problem. Medicinal plants are being increasingly used to manage a wide variety of diseases including liver disorders. …”
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Сomparative analysis of wild and cultivated Lathyrus L. spp. according to their primary and secondary metabolite contents by A. E. Solovyeva, T. V. Shelenga, А. L. Shavarda, M. O. Burlyaeva

“…Species of the genus  Lathyrus L. are known as forage and medicinal plants, widely used in traditional medicine  and homeopathy. …”
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Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Limonoid Constituents Isolated from Meliaceae Plants Melia dubia, Aphanamixis polystachya, and Swietenia macrophylla against Plant Patho... by Thanh Nguyen Tan, Hieu Tran Trung, Quang Le Dang, Hien Vu Thi, Hoang Dinh Vu, Tuan Nguyen Ngoc, Hoai Thu Thi Do, Thanh Huong Nguyen, Dang Ngoc Quang, Thang Tran Dinh

“…Many species of the genera Khaya, Swietenia, Aphanamixis, and Melia in this family are known as medicinal plants and have biological activities such as antiviral, antimicrobial, antifeeding, insecticidal, and cytotoxic properties. …”
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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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