Bersama abyssinica

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

In vitro antibacterial activity of Bersama abyssinica Fresen crude extract against representative Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial isolates.

Mossie T et al (2024).
Vet Med Sci.
DOI:
10.1002/vms3.1498
PubMed:
38896065

Phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Bersama abyssinica F. seed extracts.

Summary

Study on Ethiopian medicinal plant, Bersama abyssinica, showed antioxidant & antimicrobial benefits. Rich in phytochemicals, GC-MS analysis revealed 30 volatile compounds. Seeds possess high antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities, suggesting potential for drug discovery.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry
Alemu B et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-56659-1
PubMed:
38491116

Species-specific allometric models for reducing uncertainty in estimating above ground biomass at Moist Evergreen Afromontane Forest of Ethiopia.

Mulatu A, Negash M and Asrat Z (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-51002-6
PubMed:
38212359

Antioxidant Potential of Ethiopian Medicinal Plants and Their Phytochemicals: A Review of Pharmacological Evaluation.

Summary

This study explores the use of antioxidant compounds from Ethiopian medicinal plants to protect cells from free radical damage, potentially aiding in the prevention and treatment of diseases like cancer and central nervous system damage. Further research is recommended.

Review Immunology
Nigussie G et al (2023).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/1901529
PubMed:
37868204

Response to Article "Antipyretic Potential of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bersama abyssinica Fresen. (Melianthaceae) Leaves Against Yeast-Induced Pyrexia in Mice" [Response to Letter].

Tegegne BA and Alehegn AA (2023).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S414817
PubMed:
37077944

Response to Article "Antipyretic Potential of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bersama Abyssinica Fresen. (Melianthaceae) Leaves Against Yeast-Induced Pyrexia in Mice" [Letter].

Intan PR, Noviantari A and Alegantina S (2023).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S413591
PubMed:
37035015

Antipyretic Potential of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bersama abyssinica Fresen. (Melianthaceae) Leaves Against Yeast-Induced Pyrexia in Mice.

Tegegne BA and Alehegn AA (2023).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S390825
PubMed:
36879895

Screening and evaluation of cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of secondary metabolites from water extracts of Bersama abyssinica against SARS-CoV-2 Delta.

Summary

Researchers conducted a study to test the antiviral capabilities of bioactive compounds found in the widely-used African herb, Bersama abyssinica, against the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Although the plant is used in Tanzania to treat respiratory conditions, it has not been scientifically tested for its antiviral properties. The study aimed to determine the cytotoxicity and antiviral effects of the plant's extract against the coronavirus. The results of the study could lead to a better understanding of the potential use of the herb in treating COVID-19 and respiratory infections.

AntimicrobialCOVID-19
Zekeya N et al (2022).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-022-03754-3
PubMed:
36289484

Evaluation of the antidiarrheal activity of 80% methanol extract and solvent fractions of the leaf of Bersama abyssinica fresen (Melianthaceae) in mice.

Ayalew M et al (2022).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-021-03498-6
PubMed:
34991582

HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Inhibition by Major Compounds in a Kenyan Multi-Herbal Composition (CareVid™): In Vitro and In Silico Contrast.

Rotich W et al (2021).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ph14101009
PubMed:
34681233

Wound Healing Activities of Hydromethanolic Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bersama abyssinica Leaves in Mice.

Taddese SM et al (2021).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2021/9991146
PubMed:
34335856

Effect of Crude Leaves Extract of Bersama abyssinica on Blood Glucose Level and Serum Lipid Level of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice: Evidence for in vivo Antidiabetic Activity.

Diabetes
Kifle ZD et al (2022).
Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem.
DOI:
10.2174/1871525719666210726114802
PubMed:
34313203

Hypoglycemic, Anti-Hyperglycemic and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effects of Bersama abyssinica Fresen (Melianthaceae) Leaves' Solvent Fractions in Normoglycemic and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice.

Diabetes
Kifle ZD, Anteneh DA and Atnafie SA (2020).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S273959
PubMed:
33116953

Evaluation of In Vivo Antidiabetic, In Vitro α-Amylase Inhibitory, and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Leaves Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bersama abyssinica Fresen (Melianthaceae).

Diabetes
Kifle ZD and Enyew EF (2020).
J Evid Based Integr Med.
DOI:
10.1177/2515690X20935827
PubMed:
32718177

Biopotential of Bersama abyssinica Fresen Stem Bark Extracts: UHPLC Profiles, Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Antiproliferative Propensities.

Cancer
Sinan KI et al (2020).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox9020163
PubMed:
32079363

A comparative study of the HPLC-MS profiles and biological efficiency of different solvent leaf extracts of two African plants: Bersama abyssinica and Scoparia dulcis.

Sinan KI et al (2021).
Int J Environ Health Res.
DOI:
10.1080/09603123.2019.1652885
PubMed:
31411055