Antiviral Activity of Cannabidiolic Acid and Its Methyl Ester against SARS-CoV-2.

Cannabinoids from L. show antiviral effects against SARS-CoV-2 variants. Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is the most active compound, but its instability led researchers to develop a more effective CBDA methyl ester. It effectively neutralized all variants and could be a potential COVID-19 drug.

Tamburello M et al (2023).

J Nat Prod.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00111

PubMed:

37402317

Investigating the Antioxidant and Color Properties of Bee Pollens of Various Plant Sources.

Végh R, Sipiczki G and Csóka M (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300126

PubMed:

37401793

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 in vitro potential of castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) leaf extract: in-silico virtual evidence.

The study found that a methylene chloride extract from the medicinal plant L. had strong antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, while specific compounds in the plant showed potent activity against MERS and SARS-CoV-2. Further research is needed to fully understand their potential as natural antivirals.

Elkousy RH et al (2023).

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.

DOI:

10.1515/znc-2023-0075

PubMed:

37401758

Acute Anti-Hyperglycaemic Activity of Five Traditional Medicinal Plants in High Fat Diet Induced Obese Rats.

Researchers investigated traditional medicinal plants as alternative treatments for diabetes mellitus, aiming to overcome the limitations of current anti-diabetic drugs.

Hannan J et al (2023).

Front Biosci (Schol Ed).

DOI:

10.31083/j.fbs1502005

PubMed:

37401506

Chavibetol: Major and Potent Phytotoxin in Betel (Piper betle L.) Leaf Essential Oil.

Kemprai P et al (2023).

Pest Manag Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/ps.7645

PubMed:

37401207

Cucurbita pepo seeds improve peripheral neuropathy in diabetic rats by modulating the inflammation and oxidative stress in rats.

Study investigated the effects of Cucurbita pepo in reducing diabetic neuropathy in rats induced with streptozotocin. Results suggest potential for C. pepo as a treatment option.

Kaur N et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-28339-6

PubMed:

37400700

Isoalantolactone relieves depression-like behaviors in mice after chronic social defeat stress via the gut-brain axis.

Isoalantolactone (LAT) found in Elecampane can alleviate symptoms of depression in mice, showing potential as an alternative treatment for the condition.

Wang S et al (2023).

Psychopharmacology (Berl).

DOI:

10.1007/s00213-023-06413-8

PubMed:

37400661

The effect of Aromatherapy with Pelargonium graveolens (P. graveolens) on the fatigue and sleep quality of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial.

Aromatherapy with Pelargonium graveolens essential oil reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality for ICU nurses, benefitting patient care and nurse well-being.

Karimi N et al (2023).

Explore (NY).

DOI:

10.1016/j.explore.2023.06.006

PubMed:

37400355