Central Europe
- PubMed:
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Common Names: cultivated radish
Researchers studied the health effects of radish seed by examining glucosinolates and their transformation into bioactive isothiocyanates by gut bacteria. This can have positive impacts on health.
Study showed L. cv. Sango sprout extract has pain relief properties similar to ketorolac without gastric damage. Works through opioid, serotonin receptors, cAMP/NO-cGMP pathways, and SFN. Consuming could be beneficial for pain relief.
Researchers studied the medicinal plant Raphanus sativus L., commonly used for inflammation and asthma. Their findings could inform the development of new treatments for these conditions.
Scientists analyzed the essential oils (EOs) from eight plant species in Tunisia to determine their chemical composition. The EOs were found to have antifungal and herbicidal activities, making them potentially useful as biopesticides and bioherbicides in agriculture.
Plant-based drugs show potential for treating various types of cancer, with compounds like curcumin and quercetin having extensive research and promising results. This study reviews several plants and their key compounds with anticancer activity, highlighting potential clinical candidates.
Researchers studied the anxiolytic effects of an aqueous extract of Raphanus sativus sprouts (AERSS) on mice using multiple tests and found that a dosage of 30mg/kg administered directly into the abdomen produced an anxiolytic-like response. They also found that the extract had no acute toxicity and that the anxiolytic activity of the extract involves GABA/BDZs and serotonin 5-HT receptors, which may be beneficial in treating anxiety. The extract's phytochemical analysis revealed several major constituents, including sulforaphene, sulforaphane, iberin, and indol-3-carbinol.
The study found that administering L. var. extract reduced abnormal lipid and glucose levels in obese mice, improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing liver cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is potentially due to activation of the AMPK/Sirt1 pathway.