Medicinal Plant Research

Potential of Korean Forest Tree Seed Extracts as Multifunctional Bioresources: Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Whitening, and Anticancer Activities

Mechanistic Insights into the Inhibition of Recombinant Hepatitis E Virus Papain-like Cysteine Protease by Khaya grandifoliola Hydro-Ethanolic Extract: UHPLC-MS Profiling, Enzyme Kinetics, Computational Modeling, and Cell-Based Assays

This study identifies Khaya grandifoliola hydro-ethanolic extract as a potent inhibitor of HEV-PLpro protease, with anti-HEV activity comparable to ribavirin and no cytotoxicity.

Antiproliferative Activity, Phytochemistry, Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Gene Expression Analysis of Maerua edulis Extracts against Human Cervical Cancer Cell Line

This study evaluates the antiproliferative effects of Maerua edulis extracts on HeLa cells, identifies key phytochemicals, and shows their impact on gene expression related to apoptosis and cell cycle regulation.

Historical texts as a potential resource for plant-derived natural products against SARS-CoV-2 - the example of the Receptarium of Burkhard III von Hallwyl from 16th century Switzerland

This study screens historical plant recipes for antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, identifying four plant extracts with significant antiviral effects.

Gastroprotective Effects of Aleurites moluccanus (Candlenut) Oil Against Aspirin-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats: A Dose-Dependent Histopathological Evaluation

In vitro anti-cancer properties of a commercially available polyherbal nutraceutical (Vernolac) capsule on cancer stem cell-like (NTERA-2 cl.D1) cells.

This study evaluates the anti-cancer effects of Vernolac extract on NTERA-2 cl.D1 cancer stem-like cells, showing significant cytotoxicity and apoptosis induction with minimal impact on non-cancerous cells.

Chemo-Profiling by UPLC-QTOF-MS, GC-MS/MS analysis and In Vitro Bioactivity Assessment of Desmodium gangeticum DC.

This study profiles the chemical and bioactive compounds in different parts of Desmodium gangeticum and finds leaves contain more bioactive compounds than roots, suggesting leaves as a sustainable alternative for medicinal use.

Methanol Crude Extract of Litsea Monopetala Leaves combats oxidative stress, clot formation, inflammation and stool frequency in Animal Model

This study evaluates the antioxidant, thrombolytic, analgesic, and antidiarrheal effects of a methanolic extract from Litsea monopetala leaves in animal models.

Phytochemical screening, analgesic, anti-pyretic and antibacterial potentials of Litsea glutinosa (L) leaves extracts in vivo and in vitro technique

This study evaluates the analgesic, antipyretic, and antibacterial properties of Litsea glutinosa leaf extracts using in vivo and in vitro methods, finding significant pain inhibition and bacterial growth suppression.

THE PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THE METHANOL ROOT EXTRACT OF AZANZA GARCKEANA (MALVACEAE) ON ISOLATED WISTAR RAT UTERINE SMOOTH MUSCLES.

This study evaluates the uterotonic activity of a methanol root extract from Azanza garckeana on isolated rat uterine smooth muscles, identifying a glycoside-related compound as the active constituent.

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential of Cissampelos pareira L. identified by Connectivity map-based analysis and in vitro studies

The paper identifies potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds from Cissampelos pareira L. using connectivity map analysis and in vitro testing, showing high inhibition of viral replication.

Antiproliferative Effect of Epilobium parviflorum Extracts on Colorectal Cancer Cell Line HT-29

This study shows that aqueous and ethanolic Epilobium parviflorum extracts reduce HT-29 colon cancer cell viability and induce apoptosis without significantly affecting non-cancerous BJ cells.