Nigella sativa (NS) has proven to effectively manage diabetes by improving glucose tolerance, reducing liver glucose production, balancing blood sugar and lipid levels, and stimulating insulin secretion. It counters oxidative stress and prevents diabetes onset and progression.
A study on lingonberry in China found 95 bioactive compounds, with antioxidant activity linked to phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin content. Tahe fruits and Huzhong leaves were found to have strongest antioxidant and antiproliferative effects. These findings have implications for lingonberry development and use.
Scientists modified genistein, a compound found in licorice, to enhance its anticancer effects against breast and lung cancer. Computational studies showed improved antineoplastic activity, acceptable ADME profiles, and increased binding affinities to cancer proteins. Further experimental investigation is needed.
They studied how herbal agents can help prevent and treat radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients. It's important because it could offer alternative options for managing skin issues caused by radiation therapy.