Common Names: parsley
Researchers sequenced the parsley genome, identifying 23 antimicrobial peptide genes. These peptides show promise in managing plant diseases and combating multi-drug resistant infections. Important for both agriculture and medicine.
Study found high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on green leafy vegetables, posing health risks. Important to monitor and prioritize food safety to prevent infections.
Study identified volatile compounds in PC-Eo essential oil, evaluated antioxidant and antimicrobial properties using simulations and assays. Results show effective antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, supporting traditional uses and suggesting potential as a natural remedy.
Boiling parsley and mallow extracts increases their antioxidant activity. When given to rats on a high-fat diet, the boiled herb extracts reduced body weight, cholesterol, and triglycerides, while increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Boiling parsley is suggested to combat obesity.
This review discusses the traditional use, bioactive compounds, and pharmacological effects of parsley. It has various potential health benefits including liver and kidney protection, neuroprotection, and anticancer effects. However, more clinical studies are needed to confirm these findings.
This study investigated the potential of Apiaceae plants for treating cellulite. Extracts from Apium graveolens and Petroselinum crispum showed antioxidant activity, increased lipolysis, and decreased adipogenesis, making them promising for cellulite management.
Parsley extract reduces oxidative stress on lens tissue in rats with Alzheimer's disease, suggesting potential for herbal AD treatments with fewer side effects.
In a study, ten bioactive compounds were identified in four plants and assessed for their cytotoxic and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2. Apigenin, catechin, apiin, and cinnamic acid showed potential as prophylactic and therapeutic candidates in preventing or treating COVID-19. Using in silico biology tools, the researchers found that these compounds displayed a greater binding affinity to the N-terminal and C-terminal RNA binding domains of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein than remdesivir. Molecular dynamics simulation confirmed the stability of the ligand-protein complexes. These findings highlight the potential of naturally occurring compounds as novel drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2.