GeoBotanical: Review

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Solanum nigrum L. in COVID-19 and post-COVID complications: a propitious candidate.

Complications from COVID-19 have been well-documented, but less attention has been given to post-COVID complications which can last for more than 6 months. Available drugs tackle the issue but new interventions are required. An edible plant, Solanum nigrum, shows potential in treating COVID-19 symptoms. It demonstrates anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiviral action to treat the infection and its post-complications, protecting various organs. Further experiments are needed to validate the hypothesis.

COVID-19 Solanum nigrum

Sharma D et al (2023).; Mol Cell Biochem.
DOI:: 10.1007/s11010-022-04654-3
PubMed:: 36689040

538.

Fruits and their phytochemicals in mitigating the ill effects of ionizing radiation: review on the existing scientific evidence and way forward.

Phytochemistry Aegle marmelos Capsicum annuum Citrullus lanatus Citrus aurantium Hippophae rhamnoides Prunus armeniaca Prunus armeniaca Prunus avium Prunus domestica Punica granatum Vaccinium macrocarpon Vitis vinifera

Raghu SV et al (2023).; Food Funct.
DOI:: 10.1039/d2fo01911f
PubMed:: 36688345

539.

Traditional Herbal Remedies in the Management of Metabolic Disorders in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review of Ethnobotanical Studies and Pharmacological Activities.

Ethnobotany Croton macrostachyus

Tola MA et al (2023).; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2023/1413038
PubMed:: 36686979

540.

Advances in research on the relationship between thymoquinone and pancreatic cancer.

Cancer Nigella sativa

Zhao Z et al (2023).; Front Oncol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1092020
PubMed:: 36686732

541.

Current scenario of traditional medicines in management of diabetic foot ulcers: A review.

Diabetes Aloe vera

Rayate AS et al (2023).; World J Diabetes.
DOI:: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i1.1
PubMed:: 36684382

542.

A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19.

This study explores the potential of Traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as adjuvant therapy for COVID-19. Six medicinal plants with antiviral and immunomodulatory properties were studied, suggesting they could be used to control symptoms and possibly lead to a COVID-19 medicinal synthesis. However, further evaluation is advised before using these plants as therapy. No evidence-based medication to combat COVID-19 currently exists despite multiple vaccine strategies.

COVID-19 Ficus carica Nigella sativa Olea europaea Trigonella foenum

Ahmed SI et al (2023).; Saudi J Biol Sci.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103561
PubMed:: 36684115

543.

Current Trends for Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) Crops and Products with Emphasis on Essential Oil Quality.

Phytochemistry Lavandula angustifolia

Crișan I et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12020357
PubMed:: 36679071

544.

A Review of Pistacia lentiscus Polyphenols: Chemical Diversity and Pharmacological Activities.

Phytochemistry Pistacia lentiscus

Sehaki C et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12020279
PubMed:: 36678991