Showing papers in "Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants in 2020"
TL;DR: The lateral bud callus of C. longa may be used as a starting material for the synthesis of secondary metabolites of pharmaceutical interest and with higher in-vitro anti-oxidant activity compared to turmeric rhizome extract.
Abstract: The effects of explant source, medium composition, and growth regulators were examined in callus lines of Curcuma longa. Callus cultures were induced from leaf sheath, leaf lamina, leaf base, apica...
18 citations
TL;DR: The Meru Betiri National Park in Indonesia is host to more than 266 medicinal plants species, of which 10 were investigated for their phytochemicals as well as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, which confirmed the presence of anti-microbial constituents in L. amara leaf extract.
Abstract: The Meru Betiri National Park in Indonesia is host to more than 266 medicinal plants species, of which 10 were investigated for their phytochemicals as well as antioxidant and antimicrobial activit...
10 citations
TL;DR: Results showed that Noni leaves contained flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, triterpenes, saponins, sap onins, and coumarins; and NLE had wound healing effects in mice via reducing the wound area and the histological regeneration after 11 d of treatment.
Abstract: This study identified the phytoconstituents, and evaluated the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing activities of Morinda citrifolia (Noni) leaf extract. Results showed that Noni leave...
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, aerial parts of Ajuga iva subsp. Pseudoiva were screened for phytochemical composition using plant powder, and aqueous and organic extracts and their antioxidant activities were evaluated by hydrog...
Abstract: Aerial parts of Ajuga iva subsp. Pseudoiva were screened for phytochemical composition using plant powder, and aqueous and organic extracts and their antioxidant activities were evaluated by hydrog...
10 citations
TL;DR: The phytochemical analysis confirmed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, anthraquinones, alkaloids, carbohydrates, and coumarins in Biomphalaria alexandrina snails and showed that N. spina-christi and N. oleander had higher molluscicidal effect than others while C. papaya had higher amount of the total phenolic content.
Abstract: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by blood flukes. Freshwater snails of genus Biomphalaria are the intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni. The present study aimed to...
10 citations
TL;DR: The in vitro antioxidant properties, brine shrimp lethality bioassay, in vivo analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diarrheal potentiality of methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of leaf of Marsd...
Abstract: The in vitro antioxidant properties, brine shrimp lethality bioassay, in vivo analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diarrheal potentiality of methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of leaf of Marsd...
10 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors assessed the Geospatial extent, availability and threats on Angelica glauca in the alpine region of Western Himalaya using Landsat-8 data.
Abstract: The Geospatial extent, availability and threats on Angelica glauca in the alpine region of Western Himalaya were assessed. Landsat-8 data was used to delineate the extent of species using ground co...
9 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the phenolic compounds in solvent extracts of Genista saharae were analyzed by Reversed-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography equipped with photodiode array detector (RP-HPLC-PDA).
Abstract: The phenolic compounds in solvent extracts of Genista saharae were analyzed by Reversed-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography equipped with photodiode array detector (RP-HPLC-PDA) techn...
9 citations
TL;DR: The antiplasmodial effect of methanol extract of Paullinia pinnata leaves was investigated in mice to observe the outcome on oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver.
Abstract: The antiplasmodial effect of methanol extract of Paullinia pinnata leaves was investigated in mice to observe the outcome on oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver. Wistar mice of both sexe...
8 citations
TL;DR: Leaves of Phytolacca dodecandra contained about two times of Zn and four times of Mn than that of the other plant species, and can be ascribed to its beneficial effect in the treatment of hepatitis.
Abstract: The concentrations of (Zn, Fe, Mn, Ni, Cu and Cd) were determined in the leaves of Adhatoda schimperiana, Phytolacca dodecandra, and Calpurnia aurea. Zinc, Fe and Mn were found in the range...
7 citations
TL;DR: The hexane soluble non-polar metabolites in pericarp and seeds of Capsicum chinense (cv. ghee smelling group), C. frutescens (v. erect upward bird's eye chili group and cv. upward tobasco...
Abstract: The hexane soluble non-polar metabolites in pericarp and seeds of Capsicum chinense (cv. ghee smelling group), C. frutescens (cv. erect upward bird’s eye chili group and cv. upward tobasco ...
TL;DR: The bioactive agents present in the C. owariensis extract may have the potential of reducing pathophysiology through increased antioxidants, thereby reducing BLM-induced lung hyperplasia.
Abstract: Crude methanolic leaf extract of Cissampelos owariensis was fractionated using vacuum liquid chromatography and analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Male Wistar rats were induc...
TL;DR: Methanolic extracts of Parkia biglobosa barks and Parquetina nigrescens leaves were used to treat Escherichia coli– and castor oil–induced diarrhea and demonstrated antidiarrheal properties.
Abstract: Methanolic extracts (ME) of Parkia biglobosa barks and Parquetina nigrescens leaves were used to treat Escherichia coli– and castor oil–induced diarrhea. The liver toxicity biomarker activi...
TL;DR: In this paper, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) profile of stigmasterol in Viola odorata leaves was investigated. And in vitro antioxidant activity of solvent extracts of Viola odata leaves were investigated.
Abstract: Phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of solvent extracts of Viola odorata leaves were investigated. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) profile of stigmasterol in V...
TL;DR: A micropropagation protocol was standardized for the Vernonia amygdalina from shoot tip explants inoculated on Murashige and Skoog medium fortified with cytokinins (BAP, TDZ, and Kinetin) and auxin (NAA).
Abstract: A micropropagation protocol was standardized for the Vernonia amygdalina from shoot tip explants. Multiple shoots were induced using shoot tip explants inoculated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium...
TL;DR: The results showed a concentration dependent decrease in cancer cell viability and cytotoxicity of four of the extracts, namely Massularia acuminata stem bark, Xylopia aethioipica fruit (Xa-F), Laportea aestuans aerial part (La-A), and Eugenia uniflora leaf (Eu-L).
Abstract: The study investigated eight Nigerian medicinal plants: Artocarpus communis fruit (Ac-F), Cassia sieberiana root bark (Cs-R), Eugenia uniflora leaf (Eu-L), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower (Hr...
TL;DR: In this article, the seasonal variation in the volatile metabolites of Saccocalyx satureioides plant aerial parts and the of antioxidant activities which depend on the chemical composition of the aerial parts were tracked.
Abstract: The present study tracked the seasonal variation in the volatile metabolites of Saccocalyx satureioides plant aerial parts and the of antioxidant activities which depend on the chemical composition...
TL;DR: An efficient vegetative propagation method was developed for Hypericum gaitii in this article, using Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), indole acetic acid, and naphthalene acetic acids in different concentrations and combinati...
Abstract: An efficient vegetative propagation method was developed for Hypericum gaitii. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), indole acetic acid, and naphthalene acetic acid in different concentrations and combinati...
TL;DR: Magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, sodium and zinc were the most abundant mineral elements present in these seeds.
Abstract: This study evaluated the nutritional and antioxidant properties of Sesamum indicum, Cucumeropsis edulis and Cucurbita pepo seeds by determining proximate composition and mineral composition by atom...
TL;DR: The antimalarial plants used by the indigenous people and local communities (IPLCs) of the Pushparajgarh, a tribal-dominated tehsil (an administrative division) as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The antimalarial plants used by the indigenous people and local communities (IPLCs) of the Pushparajgarh, a tribal-dominated tehsil (an administrative division) of the District Anuppur, Madhya Prad...
TL;DR: In this paper, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of methanolic extracts of various plant parts of Costus woodsonii were evaluated and the total phenolic content and total flavonoid content in leaves and...
Abstract: The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extracts of various plant parts of Costus woodsonii were evaluated. The total phenolic content and total flavonoid content in leaves and...
TL;DR: Histopathology showed that Galanga rhizome extracts attenuated the hepatocellular necrosis, regeneration, and repair of cells toward normal.
Abstract: Liver toxicity was induced by anti-tubercular drugs (INH + RIF) and ethanolic extract of Galanga (Alpinia officinarum) rhizome at 200 or 400 mg kg−1 were administered orally once daily for 21 d. Th...
TL;DR: Methanol and ethyl acetate fractions of Alstonia boonei stem bark were investigated for their mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in rat liver mitochondria and EF enhanced mitochondrial ATPase activity, cytochrome c release, and caspase 3 and 9 activities.
Abstract: Methanol and ethyl acetate fractions (MF and EF, respectively) of Alstonia boonei stem bark were investigated for their mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in rat liver mitochondria. With Ca2+, EF pot...
TL;DR: The use of a combination of pheophorbide and andrographolide showed anti-cancer effectiveness in MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines at 4 μM phephorbide doses and 24 μM andrographicolide doses.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of combination of pheophorbide (Thyphonium flagelliforme) and andrographolide (Andrographis paniculata) on breast cancer cell culture ...
TL;DR: The findings show that medicinal plants were the main sources of medicines for primary health care and the highest ICF was noted for digestive disorders.
Abstract: The diversity and conservation status of medicinal plants were studied in the coastal East Midnapore district under West Bengal in India. Information on the medicinal plants was obtained fr...
TL;DR: The ethanolic extract exhibited the highest antibacterial activity against S. pyogenes, and decreased the levels of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 in a concentration-dependent manner.
Abstract: The antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities of water and ethanolic extracts of Myristica fragrans wood were investigated. The extracts were tested against Staphylococcu...
TL;DR: The antiproliferative, antityrosinase, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities and phenolic, fatty acids and sterols profile of Schinus terebinthifolius growing in Tunisia were evaluated as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The antiproliferative, antityrosinase, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities and phenolic, fatty acids and sterols profile of Schinus terebinthifolius growing in Tunisia were evaluated....
TL;DR: In this article, the hepatoprotective activity of bark extracts of Bassia latifolia in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), ethyl alcohol (ALC) or ranitidine (RTD) induced hepatotoxicity in rats were examined.
Abstract: The hepatoprotective activity of bark extracts of Bassia latifolia in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), ethyl alcohol (ALC) or ranitidine (RTD) induced hepatotoxicity in rats were examined. Acute toxici...
TL;DR: The chemical composition, gastroprotective, and antioxidant activities of Schrebera arborea fruits were investigated in this paper, where solvent extracts were analyzed for fatty acid and polyphenolic cont...
Abstract: The chemical composition, gastroprotective, and antioxidant activities of Schrebera arborea fruits were investigated. The solvent extracts were analyzed for fatty acid and polyphenolic cont...
TL;DR: In this paper, the phytocompounds in crude solvent extracts of Pereskia bleo leaves were identified and their cytotoxic effects on cancer cell lines were determined.
Abstract: The phytocompounds in crude solvent extracts of Pereskia bleo leaves were identified and their cytotoxic effects on cancer cell lines were determined. Crude extracts were obtained via maceration an...