Verbascum sinaiticum

Ethnobotanical Studies

Clinical Trials

Antitrypanosomal activity of Verbascum sinaiticum Benth. (Scrophulariaceae) against Trypanosoma congolense isolates.

Mergia E et al (2016).
BMC Complement Altern Med.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-016-1346-z
PubMed:
27629546

Studies

Evaluation of Wound Healing Activity of Hydromethanolic Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of the Root of Verbascum Sinaiticum Benth. (Scrophulariaceae) in Swiss Albino Mice.

Essa AM, Getahun KA and Wubneh ZB (2024).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S454096
PubMed:
38545334

Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants and their utilization by indigenous and local communities of Dugda District, Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia.

Ethnobotany
Oda BK et al (2024).
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-024-00665-0
PubMed:
38461267

Antibacterial activity and phytochemical screening of traditional medicinal plants most preferred for treating infectious diseases in Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Phytochemistry
Alemu M et al (2024).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300060
PubMed:
38442129

In vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, essential oil composition, and in silico molecular modeling analysis of secondary metabolites from roots of Verbascum sinaiticum.

Summary

Researchers identified compounds in plant with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Root extracts showed potential against bacteria and free radicals. Further investigation recommended for medicinal use.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry
Tegegn G et al (2024).
Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2023-0157
PubMed:
38414256

Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by the local people in Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.

Summary

This study explores the use of medicinal plants in the Habru District of Ethiopia. The objective is to gather information on the plant species and traditional practices used by the local community to treat human ailments.

Ethnobotany
Alemu M et al (2024).
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-023-00644-x
PubMed:
38178202

Antidiabetic Activities of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Verbascum Sinaiticum Benth (Scrophulariaceae) Leaves in Mice.

Summary

Study evaluated antidiabetic properties of Benth leaves in mice due to the need for safer and affordable medications. Results may contribute to the discovery of new anti-diabetic drugs.

Diabetes
Dereje B et al (2023).
J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2147/JEP.S437991
PubMed:
37964792

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

Antidiarrheal activities of methanolic crude extract and solvent fractions of the root of Verbascum sinaiticum Benth. (Scrophularaceae) in mice.

Worku SA et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16386
PubMed:
37287619

Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activity of Methanolic Root Extract of Verbascum sinaiticum Benth.

Summary

This study explored the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of a plant extract called Benth (VS) to potentially find a safer alternative to NSAIDs and opioids.

ImmunologyPain
Asefa M, Teshome N and Degu A (2022).
J Inflamm Res.
DOI:
10.2147/JIR.S389430
PubMed:
36444312

Wound Healing and Antioxidant Properties of 80% Methanol Leaf Extract of Verbascum sinaiticum (Scrophulariaceae): An Ethiopian Medicinal Plant.

Lulseged K et al (2022).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2022/9836773
PubMed:
36118089

Green Synthesis of a CuO-ZnO Nanocomposite for Efficient Photodegradation of Methylene Blue and Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol.

Bekru AG et al (2022).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.2c02687
PubMed:
36092591

Ethnobotanical Study of Plants Used for Human Ailments in Yilmana Densa and Quarit Districts of West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Ethnobotany
Alemneh D et al (2021).
Biomed Res Int.
DOI:
10.1155/2021/6615666
PubMed:
33681356

Antiproliferative activity of plant extracts used against cancer in traditional medicine.

Cancer
Talib WH and Mahasneh AM (2010).
Sci Pharm.
DOI:
10.3797/scipharm.0912-11
PubMed:
21179373

Hepatoprotective activities of two Ethiopian medicinal plants.

Umer S, Asres K and Veeresham C (2010).
Pharm Biol.
DOI:
10.3109/13880200903173593
PubMed:
20645727

Antimicrobial activities of some selected traditional Ethiopian medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin disorders.

Antimicrobial
Tadeg H et al (2005).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
16054532