GeoBotanical: Review

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Systematic review on the anxiolytic and hypnotic effects of flower extracts in in vivo pre-clinical studies published from 2010 to 2020.

Researchers conducted a systematic review of scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 that evaluated the anxiolytic, sedative, and/or hypnotic effects of flower extracts in pre-clinical animal models. They found that some flower extracts have an anxiolytic effect comparable to diazepam, but their therapeutic utility in anxiety disorders needs more investigation. The study compiled the characteristics of anxiety studies in animal models, evaluated locomotor activity, and the hypnotic effect of the extracts. The study revealed that matricaria chamomilla had a sedative effect, and 23 other flower plants had anxiolytic effects. However, more reliable behavioral tests and better experimental designs are needed to obtain more conclusive evidence with clinical significance.

Neuroscience Achyranthes aspera Carthamus tinctorius Chrysanthemum indicum Citrus aurantium Gardenia jasminoides Lawsonia inermis Matricaria chamomilla Nerium oleander Passiflora incarnata Syzygium aromaticum Tagetes erecta Tilia americana

Meneses C et al (2023).; Phytother Res.
DOI:: 10.1002/ptr.7830
PubMed:: 37039741

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The effect of Nigella sativa (black seed) on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Immunology Nigella sativa

Kavyani Z et al (2023).; Inflammopharmacology.
DOI:: 10.1007/s10787-023-01213-0
PubMed:: 37036558

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A Systematic Review of Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Ethnopharmacological Studies of Urtica simensis (Stinging Nettle).

Ethnobotany Phytochemistry Urtica simensis

Tadesse TY et al (2023).; J Exp Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.2147/JEP.S404506
PubMed:: 37035014

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Phytochemical and biological review of Aegle marmelos Linn.

Phytochemistry Aegle marmelos

Monika S, Thirumal M and Kumar PR (2023).; Future Sci OA.
DOI:: 10.2144/fsoa-2022-0068
PubMed:: 37026028

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Psychiatric manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome: the potential benefit of Silexan.

Silexan, an essential oil, may alleviate psychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients, including anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, thanks to its neurotrophic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a safe and well-tolerated therapeutic option.

COVID-19 Lavandula angustifolia

Kasper S et al (2023).; Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract.
DOI:: 10.1080/13651501.2023.2187308
PubMed:: 37021969

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Updates on the anticancer potential of garlic organosulfur compounds and their nanoformulations: Plant therapeutics in cancer management.

Cancer Allium sativum

Pandey P et al (2023).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1154034
PubMed:: 37021043

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A Review of Clinical and Preclinical Studies on the Therapeutic Potential of Black Seeds (Nigella sativa) in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

This review article explores the potential use of traditional herbal medicine to manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women due to its increasing prevalence and the high use of herbal medicine globally.

Endocrinology Nigella sativa

Balasubramanian R et al (2023).; J Pharmacopuncture.
DOI:: 10.3831/KPI.2023.26.1.1
PubMed:: 37007297

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A Comprehensive Review of Structures, Structure-activity Relationships, Extractions, and Bioactivities of Flavonoids from Citrus medica.

Phytochemistry Citrus medica

Chen J et al (2023).; Comb Chem High Throughput Screen.
DOI:: 10.2174/1386207326666230330083136
PubMed:: 37005516