This review discusses how radiation exposure affects the brain and neurodegenerative diseases. Herbal medicines like Allium cepa and Centella asiatica show promise in protecting against neurological damage and may have potential in managing neurological illnesses.
The study explores the medicinal properties of Rheum species for use in food, medicine, and cosmetics due to their bioactive components. Relevant for potential new products in these industries.
Thymol from thyme shows promise in cancer treatment, inducing cell death and inhibiting metastasis. It enhances the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer. Further trials needed.
Flavonoids in grape seed extract and cranberry show potential to impact Streptococcus mutans activity, could lead to new ways to combat oral bacteria.
Plant-derived flavonoids, especially flavones and isoflavones, show promise as novel antimicrobial agents against MRSA. They disrupt membrane structures, inhibit efflux pumps and β-lactamases, and bacterial virulence factors. This research could lead to new treatments for MRSA infections.
Black cohosh extract (iCR) may help relieve menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and cognitive impairments, in women who cannot or prefer not to use hormone replacement therapy. It works by affecting gene expression in the brain, especially in the hippocampus, to regulate various physiological and cognitive functions.
This review discusses the benefits of polyphenols found in plants like olive and pomegranate, with potential applications in various industries. They can be extracted from agroindustrial waste, promoting sustainable processes.
The endangered Wall. ex Griseb. plant from the Dioscoreaceae family is rich in nutrients and bioactive chemicals with potential therapeutic benefits for inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular diseases, immune deficiencies, and more. Its medicinal properties and use in hormone synthesis make it valuable for medicine and commerce.