GeoBotanical: Review

1033.

Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of the fruit of Tetradium ruticarpum: A review.

Phytochemistry Tetradium ruticarpum

Li M and Wang C (2020).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113231
PubMed:: 32758577

1034.

Cranberry Polyphenols and Prevention against Urinary Tract Infections: Relevant Considerations.

Phytochemistry Vaccinium macrocarpon

González de Llano D, Moreno-Arribas MV and Bartolomé B (2020).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules25153523
PubMed:: 32752183

1035.

Berberine: A novel therapeutic strategy for cancer.

Cancer Berberis aristata Berberis vulgaris

Samadi P et al (2020).; IUBMB Life.
DOI:: 10.1002/iub.2350
PubMed:: 32735398

1036.

Ethnopharmacological Potential of Aspilia africana for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases.

Immunology Aspilia africana

Okello D, Lee J and Kang Y (2020).; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2020/8091047
PubMed:: 32733588

1037.

Prophetic Medicine-Nigella Sativa (Black cumin seeds) - Potential herb for COVID-19?

Nigella sativa (black cumin seeds) has been analyzed for its potential to treat COVID-19. It has been found to possess antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties along with several other beneficial activities. Various studies confirm that it could be used as an adjuvant therapy along with repurposed conventional drugs to better manage patients with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Nigella sativa

Maideen NMP et al (2020).; J Pharmacopuncture.
DOI:: 10.3831/KPI.2020.23.010
PubMed:: 32685234

1038.

Therapeutic and Mechanistic Approaches of Tridax Procumbens Flavonoids for the Treatment of Osteoporosis.

Arthritis Phytochemistry Tridax procumbens

Al-Bari MAA et al (2020).; Curr Drug Targets.
DOI:: 10.2174/1389450121666200719012116
PubMed:: 32682372

1039.

Therapeutic potential of triterpenoid saponin anemoside B4 from Pulsatilla chinensis.

Phytochemistry Pulsatilla chinensis

Li YH et al (2020).; Pharmacol Res.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105079
PubMed:: 32679180

1040.

Potential Targets for Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Review of Qing-Fei-Pai-Du-Tang and Its Major Herbs.

Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (QFPDT), a Chinese medicine formula consisting of 21 herbs, has been reported to be effective in treating COVID-19. It has been shown to prevent the progression of mild cases and shorten hospital stays. The formula has been recommended in China's Clinical Practice Guideline on COVID-19. Basic scientific studies have identified QFPDT's anti-oxidation, immuno-modulation, and antiviral mechanisms, including cytokine storm prevention and angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor binding regulation. QFPDT's multi-target mechanisms for treating viral infections in general and COVID-19 in particular were validated. While large-scale clinical studies of QFPDT are ongoing, real-world data can be used to explore integrative treatment options, including herb-drug interactions.

COVID-19 Ephedra sinica

Zhong LLD et al (2020).; Am J Chin Med.
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PubMed:: 32668969