Chios Mastic Gum: Chemical Profile and Pharmacological Properties in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From the Past to the Future.

This review examines the effects of Chios mastic gum on inflammatory bowel disease, which has been used in Greek medicine for years. It summarizes its components and potential mechanisms of action, highlighting the need for further research.

Ottria R et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms241512038

PubMed:

37569412

Panax notoginseng-microbiota interactions: From plant cultivation to medicinal application.

Xu Y et al (2023).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154978

PubMed:

37549538

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in wheat: enhancing quality and productivity for global food security-a review.

This review discusses how genome editing tools, specifically CRISPR/Cas9, can improve wheat quality and productivity by targeting specific loci in the plant genome.

Elsharawy H and Refat M (2023).

Funct Integr Genomics.

DOI:

10.1007/s10142-023-01190-1

PubMed:

37541970

Smilax china L.: A review of its botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, actual and potential applications.

Smilax china L., a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, effectively treats pelvic inflammation and other inflammatory disorders, making it relevant for research and potential application in the lab.

Wang M et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116992

PubMed:

37541403

Buddleja officinalis Maxim.: A review of its botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential for ophthalmic diseases.

Wang M et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116993

PubMed:

37541402

Phytochemical profiling and biological activities of Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw.: an edible vegetable fern.

Raina K et al (2023).

Drug Metab Pers Ther.

DOI:

10.1515/dmpt-2023-0035

PubMed:

37535427

Immunomodulatory effects and mechanisms of the extracts and secondary compounds of Zingiber and Alpinia species: a review.

Review analyzes immunomodulatory effects of and species on immune system via inflammation-related pathways. Extracts and secondary compounds show potential for clinical development in treating chronic inflammatory disorders.

Yuandani et al (2023).

Front Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.3389/fphar.2023.1222195

PubMed:

37533631

Phyllanthus emblica fruits: a polyphenol-rich fruit with potential benefits for oral management.

The fruit of Linn. has medicinal and nutritional properties with potential for oral health management, including preventing oral pathogens and promoting wound healing. It can enhance periodontitis treatment and alleviate discomfort caused by oral cancer and high blood glucose levels. Future research on its chemical composition is needed.

Li G et al (2023).

Food Funct.

DOI:

10.1039/d3fo01671d

PubMed:

37529983