The Impact of Herbal Drug Use on Adverse Drug Reaction Profiles of Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Zimbabwe by Tinashe Mudzviti, Charles C. Maponga, Star Khoza, Qing Ma, Gene D. Morse

“…The most common herbal remedies used were Allium Sativum (72.7%), Bidens pilosa (66.0%), Eucalyptus globulus (52.3%), Moringa oleifera (44.1%), Lippia javanica (36.3%), and Peltoforum africanum (34.3%). Two indigenous herbs, Musakavakadzi (OR=0.25; 95% CI 0.076–0.828) and Peltoforum africanum (OR=0.495; 95% CI 0.292–0.839) reduced the occurrence of adverse drug events. …”
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Natural compounds may contribute in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection: a narrative review by Maria Eleonora Bizzoca, Stefania Leuci, Michele Davide Mignogna, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Lorenzo Lo Muzio

“…Pharmaceutical industry is investigating effects of medicinal plants, phytochemical extracts and aromatic herbs to find out natural substances which may act as antiviral drugs. …”
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Reduction of Constipating Scoring System Among Women Aged 18-25 Years Old as A Result of Decocted Trengguli (Cassia fistula L.) by Isnaini Nur Jannah, Arifa Mustika, Edith Frederika Puruhito

“…CSS is a scoring system for patient, which based on the answers about the symptoms being asked in the questionnaire. One of the herbs to handle the problem of constipation that have a laxative effect is Trengguli (Cassia fistula L.) originate from the family Fabaceae. …”
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Comparative analysis of Proximate and Anti-fungal Activities on Palm Oil Treated Ash Extracts of Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca Peels collected from Local Market in Akwa Ibom... by I. D. Uffia, O. E. Udofia, M. E. Bassey, R. O. Esen, E. J. Egong, O. D. Akan

“…Although similar in growing on large herbs, elongated leaves, and producing edible fruits, they differ in taste and need for processing. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Multicomponents in Qufeng Zhitong Capsule and Application of Network Pharmacology to Explore the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Focused Compounds by Mengjie Xue, Yuting Zhao, Ying Cui, Jing Yang, Yuefei Wang, Xin Chai

“…In addition, the correlation between the focused components and their corresponding raw herbs from QZC prescription was investigated. For the first time, the relationship between the components mentioned above and their anti-inflammatory activity was explored via network pharmacology analysis, and a visualized network of “medicinal materials-QZC-compounds-targets-pathways” was established. …”
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Hypnotic Effect of A. absinthium Hydroalcoholic Extract in Pentobarbital-Treated Mice by Hassan Rakhshandeh, Amirhossein Heidari, Ali Mohammad Pourbagher-Shahri, Roghayeh Rashidi, Fatemeh Forouzanfar

“…Current drugs used in the management of insomnia are associated with side effects. The use of medicinal herbs for insomnia treatment has recently been suggested. …”
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Unlocking the potential of Rosmarinic acid: A review on extraction, isolation, quantification, pharmacokinetics and pharmacology by Haritha Harindranath, Aishwarya Susil, Rajeshwari S, Mahendran Sekar, B.R. Prashantha Kumar

“…Background: Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a polyphenol abundantly found in culinary herbs like Rosemary, sage, perilla, and Tulsi, and it has varied therapeutic potential. …”
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Salmonella in Liquid Eggs and Other Foods in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan by Koichi Murakami, Tamie Noda, Daisuke Onozuka, Nobuyuki Sera

“…Samples consisted of liquid eggs (n=30), meat (beef and pork) (n=781), offal (n=69), processed meats (n=2), seafood (n=232), processed seafood (dried fish) (n=76), vegetables (n=481), processed vegetables (n=87), fruits (n=167), and herbs (n=96) from 574 outlets and wholesale agents in 15 areas (five samples were undocumented regarding outlets). …”
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Evaluation of Protective Effects of Aqueous Extract of S. Maydis on Liver Cytoarchitecture of Wistar Rats Induced with Carbonated Herbal Alcoholic Beverages (Orijin Bitters) by A. Agbortai, G. I. Eze, S. B. Olukayode, S. O. Innih

“… Alcoholic beverages are renowned as the most common types of alternative medicine, but the frequent over indulgence in the use of alcoholic beverages however, have been linked with a number of social and importantly health problems and death. Herbs, such as Stigma maydis, which have been used for centuries in treating various illnesses, play a major role in forming the basic platform of modern medicines. …”
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Promotion of healthy eating patterns among employees of a primary health care unit by Paula Martins Horta, Luana Caroline dos Santos, Roseli Gomes de Andrade

“…Six weekly activities relating to food and nutrition education were carried out and their themes were: food groups and healthy eating; physical activity practice and adequate water ingestion; milk and dairy and the importance of calcium; fruits and the importance of using whole foods; nutritional labeling, whole grains and diet vs. light; sodium consumption and aromatic herbs. Posters and murals were presented, food degustation was promoted, folders were given and giveaways promoted. …”
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Assessment of the Effects of Local Community Activities on Forest Resources on Echuya Central Forest Reserve in Muko Sub-County Rubanda District Uganda. by Akatukunda, Rogers

“…Findings revealed various forest resources in Echuya Central Forest Reserve, such as bamboo, firewood, poles, ropes, honey, and local herbs. Regarding community activities, the study identified practices like crop farming, grazing, brick-making, stone quarrying, and sand mining as prevalent around the forest. …”
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The pharmacology, toxicology, and detoxification of Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb., traditional and modern views by Kenneth Happy, Sungyu Yang, Chang Ho Kang, Youngmin Kang

“…While research on this herb is extensive, gaps remain in clinical trials and efficacy studies. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Emodin enhances osteogenesis and inhibits adipogenesis by Feng Yang, Pu-wei Yuan, Yang-Quan Hao, Zheng-Mao Lu

“…Emodin is a natural anthraquinone derivative extracted from Chinese herbs, which have been used to treat bone diseases for thousands of years. …”
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Effect of a Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulation on Cell Survival and Apoptosis of MPP+-Treated MES 23.5 Dopaminergic Cells by Shuifen Ye, Ho Kee Koon, Wen Fan, Yihui Xu, Wei Wei, Chuanshan Xu, Jing Cai

“…CRJ was prepared as a decoction from three Chinese herbs, namely, Herba Cistanches, Herba Epimedii, and Rhizoma Polygonati. …”
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Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Wine Produced from Blended Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) and Lantana camara (L. camara) Fruits by Zenebe Tadesse Tsegay, Kidu Mezgebe Gebremedhin

“…Blending different fruits as well as adding medicinal herbs improves important physicochemical and sensorial properties of fruit wine. …”
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Comparative Analysis on Single- and Multiherb Strategies in Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis Therapy by Yu Cao, Yang Liu, Tian Zhang, Wei Lei, Boli Zhang

“…In order to analyze their similarities and differences in controlling coronary artery atherosclerosis, we investigated each herb of four strategies and revealed that the number of active components and molecule targets is increasing with the herb category of herbal strategy. …”
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Exploring sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and coping strategies of internally displaced women of reproductive ages in north-central Nigeria: A qualitative analysis. by Kwala Adline Okorafor, Joseph Okeibunor, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Leopold Ouedraogo, Femi Rufus Tinuola

“…Without the SRH services women cope using herbs and concoctions, they also patronize traditional birth attendants and some of the barriers include finance, husbands' approval and distance to health facilities.…”
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PHYTOCHEMICAL, USE IN ETHNOMEDICINE, AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES OF MARCHANTIA GENUS by Dicki Bakhtiar Purkon, Tonny Cortis Maigoda, Adreanus Andaja Soemardji, Yayat Sudaryat, Faizah Min Fadhlillah, Maria Immaculata Iwo, Ainun Nadhifah

“…Purpose: This review focuses on secondary metabolites obtained from the thalloid and whole plant parts (herbs) and the compilation of their pharmacological activities, which are still poorly documented. …”
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Volatile-Olfactory Profiles of cv. Arbequina Olive Oils Extracted without/with Olive Leaves Addition and Their Discrimination Using an Electronic Nose by Ítala M. G. Marx, Nuno Rodrigues, Ana C. A. Veloso, Susana Casal, José A. Pereira, António M. Peres

“…The leaves incorporation resulted in green fruity oils with fresh herbs and cabbage olfactory notes, while control oils showed a ripe fruity sensation with banana, apple, and dry hay grass notes. …”
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Therapeutic role of isoflavones from traditional medicine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome by Ashwini Armarkar, Prafulla Sabale, Satyendra Prasad, Vidya Sabale, Lata Potey, Dipti Masram

“…Methodology: Online databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect Library were employed to find literatures on “Polycystic ovary syndrome,” “Phytoestrogens,” “Pharmacokinetics of Isoflavones” Role of isoflavones in PCOS. considering articles published in the last 20 years to capture recent research.This review summarizes the scientific findings on traditional herbs rich in isoflavones and their bioactive components of the phytoestrogen class for the management of PCOS. …”
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