Herbal Treatments for Obesity: A Review.

TL;DR: Obesity is linked to many health issues. FDA-approved drugs have side effects. Herbal plants like Berberis vulgaris and Aloe vera are effective and safe alternatives. Consider using them for cost-effective and novel treatments.

Gasmi A et al (2024).

Curr Med Chem.

DOI:

10.2174/0109298673287491240315055726

PubMed:

38509683

Effects of Physalis peruviana L. (leaf crude extracts) on blood glucose and functional biomarkers in streptozotocin-nicotinamide-induced diabetic rats.

Study found leaf extracts reduced blood glucose levels, improved cholesterol profiles, and protected pancreas in diabetic rats. Supports using these extracts as antidiabetic agents.

Kasali FM et al (2024).

Pharmazie.

DOI:

10.1691/ph.2024.3640

PubMed:

38509628

Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities for different extracts of Casuarina equisetifolia.

Study investigated the potential health benefits of Casuarina equisetifolia extracts. Findings may lead to new pharmaceutical or nutraceutical applications.

Abdallah WE, Shams KA and El-Shamy AM (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04422-4

PubMed:

38509538

Genome-wide characterization of the bHLH gene family in Gynostemma pentaphyllum reveals its potential role in the regulation of gypenoside biosynthesis.

Qin Y et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-04879-y

PubMed:

38509465

Morinda citrifolia leaf assisted synthesis of ZnO decorated Ag bio-nanocomposites for in-vitro cytotoxicity, antimicrobial and anticancer applications.

MCL extract used to make ZnO nanoparticles and ZnO/Ag nanocomposites. ZnO/Ag NCs show strong antimicrobial activity against nosocomial bacteria and higher toxicity towards lung cancer cells compared to normal cells. Useful for developing antimicrobial and anticancer materials.

Venkatraman G et al (2024).

Bioprocess Biosyst Eng.

DOI:

10.1007/s00449-024-02995-5

PubMed:

38509421

Full-length transcriptome analysis of Ophioglossum vulgatum: effects of experimentally identified chloroplast gene clusters on expression and evolutionary patterns.

Hao J et al (2024).

Plant Mol Biol.

DOI:

10.1007/s11103-024-01423-2

PubMed:

38509284

Olea europaea L. leaf extract mitigates pulmonary inflammation and tissue destruction in Wistar rats induced by concurrent exposure to noise and toluene.

Ben Attia T et al (2024).

Drug Chem Toxicol.

DOI:

10.1080/01480545.2024.2330014

PubMed:

38508716

A review of the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of Abri Herba (Ji-Gu-Cao).

In short, Abri Herba (Ji-Gu-Cao) has potential for treating liver diseases, but toxicity concerns need further research for safe clinical use. Investigate anti-hyperlipidaemia and hepatoprotective effects for NAFL treatment.

Liu CJ et al (2024).

Phytochemistry.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114064

PubMed:

38508326