Review

Antimicrobial Efficiency of Pistacia lentiscus L. Derivates against Oral Biofilm-Associated Diseases-A Narrative Review.

This review highlights the antimicrobial potential of PlL extracts against oral biofilm-associated diseases. These extracts are more effective than other PlL derivates and could be useful in preventing and reversing intraoral dysbiosis. They can be incorporated into toothpaste, mouthwashes, and local delivery devices for clinical management.

Milia EP, Sardellitti L and Eick S (2023).
Microorganisms.
PubMed:
37374880

Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals and Regulation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Comprehensive Review.

Research explores dysbiosis in gut microbiota, genetic, immunological, and environmental factors in ulcerative colitis & Crohn's disease. Medicinal plants/compounds regulate NLRP3 inflammasome & reduce inflammation, offering treatment potential. Clinical validation and effective treatments development necessary.

Direito R et al (2023).
Metabolites.
PubMed:
37367886

Efficacy and Safety of Add-On Plant-Based Drugs for COVID-19 Patients: A Review of the Randomized Control Trials.

Review finds that plant-based drugs, particularly herbs, used as add-on therapy for COVID-19 show efficacy and safety, potentially enhancing the immune system for treating the virus. (37 words)

Diantini A, Febriyanti RM and Levita J (2023).
Infect Drug Resist.
PubMed:
37361940

Phytochemistry, data mining, pharmacology, toxicology and the analytical methods of Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae): a comprehensive review.

This review summarizes the various uses and effects of in traditional medicine, including its phytochemistry, pharmacology, and analytical methods. It also highlights its safety profile and potential for further scientific research and clinical use.

Xue BX et al (2023).
Phytochem Rev.
PubMed:
37359712

Bio-enhanced fraction from Clitoria ternatea root extract ameliorates cognitive functions and in vivo hippocampal neuroplasticity in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion rat model.

Clitoria ternatea root extract, particularly clitorienolactones A (CLA), improved cognitive deficits in rats with chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. It reduced amyloid-beta plaque, restored synaptic signaling proteins, and showed potential in treating cognitive decline.

Ahad MA et al (2023).
Ageing Res Rev.
PubMed:
37343678

A comprehensive review of vine tea: Origin, research on Materia Medica, phytochemistry and pharmacology.

Vine tea has been consumed for centuries in China for various medicinal purposes. Leaves of Nekemias grossedentata are considered a new food resource.

Zeng T et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37343650