Anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects of nanoemulsion of Origanum majorana essential oil.

Researchers created a natural nanoemulsion with dual benefits: fighting bacteria and combating cancer. This has potential to lead to new treatments for both infectious diseases and cancer.

Rasti F et al (2023).

Iran J Microbiol.

DOI:

10.18502/ijm.v15i4.13511

PubMed:

38045710

Inhalation of Origanum majorana L. essential oil while working reduces perceived stress and anxiety levels of nurses in a COVID-19 intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial.

This study found that inhaling marjoram essential oil at work can potentially reduce stress and anxiety levels of nurses in a COVID-19 ICU. This may lead to better quality of patient care.

Lee SW et al (2023).

Front Psychiatry.

DOI:

10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1287282

PubMed:

38045619

Cichorium intybus L. significantly alleviates cigarette smoke-induced acute lung injury by lowering NF-κB pathway activation and inflammatory mediators.

Researchers investigated the role of a natural compound, resveratrol, in preventing cigarette smoke-induced lung injury. Resveratrol showed potential in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, offering a possible treatment for acute lung injury.

Hussain N et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22055

PubMed:

38045213

Evaluation of antioxidant activity and heavy metals content in licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) growing wild in Armenia.

This study analyzed metal content and composition of compounds in licorice roots from Armenia. Results showed safe metal levels and highlighted the impact of soil characteristics on compound composition. The licorice extract from all regions exhibited significant antioxidant properties.

Petrosyan HR et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22442

PubMed:

38045204

Antibacterial and phytochemical analysis of traditional medicinal plants: An alternative therapeutic Approach to conventional antibiotics.

Asfaw A et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22462

PubMed:

38045177

Insecticidal toxicity of essential oil of Nepalese Acorus calamus (Acorales:Acoraceae) against Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera:Curculionidae).

Sweet flag oil from the rhizome has insecticidal properties against maize weevils, causing faster mortality and repelling them. Treated maize had reduced weight loss and grain damage, but health effects are uncertain, requiring additional testing.

Aryal S et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22130

PubMed:

38045125

Sweet potato flour (Ipomoea batatas) as natural antioxidant on carcass yield and meat physicochemical characteristics of Creole chickens of Mexico and Cobb 500.

Sweet potato flour was tested as a natural antioxidant on two types of chickens. Cobb 500 had higher carcass yield, while CChM had higher thigh yield. SPF increased skin yellowness and can be used as a pigment in broiler production.

Torres CAP et al (2023).

Trop Anim Health Prod.

DOI:

10.1007/s11250-023-03832-9

PubMed:

38044408

Evaluation of phytochemical, antibacterial, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxicity profile of Achyranthes aspera aerial part extracts.

Achyranthes aspera extracts (ME-E and AQ-E) were analyzed for phytochemicals, antibacterial, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxicity activities. ME-E exhibited higher phytochemicals, superior antibacterial and thrombolytic activities, moderate anti-inflammatory activity, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity, suggesting potential biomedical applications.

Ha HA et al (2023).

Environ Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envres.2023.117802

PubMed:

38043891