GeoBotanical: Review

1209.

Antioxidant Properties of Crocus Sativus L. and Its Constituents and Relevance to Neurodegenerative Diseases; Focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

In this study, researchers investigated the effects of the medicinal plant Crocus Sativus L. on reactive oxygen-nitrogen species, which are produced during cellular reactions. They found that certain compounds in the plant were able to reduce these harmful species, potentially providing a protective effect against oxidative stress. This study highlights the potential benefits of using medicinal plants as natural remedies for oxidative stress-related diseases.

Neuroscience Crocus sativus

Hatziagapiou K et al (2019).; Curr Neuropharmacol.
DOI:: 10.2174/1570159X16666180321095705
PubMed:: 29564976

1210.

Beta vulgaris - A Mini Review of Traditional Uses in Iran, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology.

Phytochemistry Beta vulgaris

Hamedi S and Honarvar M (2019).; Curr Drug Discov Technol.
DOI:: 10.2174/1570163815666180308142912
PubMed:: 29521241

1211.

Tectona grandis (teak) - A review on its phytochemical and therapeutic potential.

Phytochemistry Tectona grandis

Vyas P, Yadav DK and Khandelwal P (2019).; Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1440217
PubMed:: 29506390

1212.

Hedychium spicatum: a systematic review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and future prospectus.

Phytochemistry Hedychium spicatum

Rawat S et al (2018).; J Pharm Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1111/jphp.12890
PubMed:: 29484653

1213.

Emerging therapeutic potential of graviola and its constituents in cancers.

Cancer Annona muricata

Qazi AK et al (2018).; Carcinogenesis.
DOI:: 10.1093/carcin/bgy024
PubMed:: 29462271

1214.

A Review on Central Nervous System Effects of Gastrodin.

Gastrodin, a compound found in the Chinese herb , has been traditionally used for treating various disorders. Recent studies have investigated its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and found that it has beneficial effects on diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease through several mechanisms. These mechanisms include modulating neurotransmitters, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, and regulating neurotrophins. Despite the promising preclinical data, more clinical studies are needed to determine its effectiveness in treating neurological disorders.

Neuroscience Gastrodia elata

Liu Y et al (2018).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00024
PubMed:: 29456504

1215.

The potential role of herbal products in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disease of the nervous system that causes loss of certain brain cells, leading to movement problems like tremors or stiffness. It may be caused by oxidative stress and an imbalance of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Certain herbal products may contain compounds that act as antioxidants and could be helpful in treating PD. This review summarized the active compounds present in herbal extracts including Baicalei, Curcuma longa, and Paeoniae Alba Radix, among others. These extracts could be useful for designing future treatments for PD.

Neuroscience Mucuna pruriens

Amro MS et al (2018).; Clin Ter.
DOI:: 10.7417/T.2018.2050
PubMed:: 29446788

1216.

Ethnomedicine, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Smilax glabra: An Important Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Ethnobotany Phytochemistry Smilax glabra

Hua S et al (2018).; Am J Chin Med.
DOI:: 10.1142/S0192415X18500143
PubMed:: 29433390