Corchorus olitorius extract exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties in rodent models of obesity and diabetes mellitus.

This review examines the effects of a plant-based remedy on obesity and type 2 diabetes. It found that the remedy can reduce blood glucose, body weight, cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing HDL. It also decreases oxidative stress and inflammation. The remedy stimulates insulin secretion and inhibits cholesterol synthesis.

Mokgalaboni K and Phoswa WN (2023).

Front Nutr.

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10.3389/fnut.2023.1099880

PubMed:

37090773

The pharmacology and mechanisms of platycodin D, an active triterpenoid saponin from Platycodon grandiflorus.

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Front Pharmacol.

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10.3389/fphar.2023.1148853

PubMed:

37089949

A comprehensive review of antitumor properties of Angelica species and their antitumor-responsible constituents and the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in tumor inhibition.

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Phytother Res.

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10.1002/ptr.7841

PubMed:

37086188

Gastrodia elata Blume: A review of its mechanisms and functions on cardiovascular systems.

Gastrodia elata Blume (Tianma) is used in Chinese medicine to treat various disorders. Its compounds show potential for neuroprotection, pain relief, anxiety, depression, blood pressure control, liver protection, anti-tumor effects, and immunity enhancement in cardiovascular diseases.

Sun X et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

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10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105511

PubMed:

37075984

Analytical review of Tiryāq-i-Wabāī - A Unani panacea for the control of COVID-19.

Research is underway to find effective treatments for COVID-19. Scientists are exploring traditional systems like Unani formulation, which has been used in cholera and other epidemics. A review aims to analyze the potential of Unani formulation in preventing and controlling COVID-19.

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10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100653

PubMed:

37073363

A review of how the saffron (Crocus sativus) petal and its main constituents interact with the Nrf2 and NF-κB signaling pathways.

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Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.

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10.1007/s00210-023-02487-5

PubMed:

37067583

An updated review on phytochemistry and molecular targets of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ashwagandha).

Bashir A et al (2023).

Front Pharmacol.

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10.3389/fphar.2023.1049334

PubMed:

37063285

A comprehensive review: Botany, phytochemistry, traditional uses, pharmacology, and toxicology of Spatholobus suberectus vine stems.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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37062528