Disclosing the potential of Cupressus leylandii A.B. Jacks & Dallim, Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Aloysia citrodora Paláu, and Melissa officinalis L. hydrosols as eco-friendly antimicrobial agents.

Hydrosols, by-products of essential oil extraction, were tested and found to have antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. Aloysia citrodora hydrosol was the most effective, indicating potential applications in various industries.

Almeida HHS et al (2024).

Nat Prod Bioprospect.

DOI:

10.1007/s13659-023-00417-9

PubMed:

38163838

Chemoprofiling and antimicrobial activity of medicinal herbs used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of five herbs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Saudi Arabia. The herbs showed good activity against E. coli and S. aureus, suggesting their potential as natural remedies for IBD.

Alshahrani A, Ali A and Abdelwahab SF (2023).

Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).

DOI:

10.14715/cmb/2023.69.13.6

PubMed:

38158691

Antifungal and Antiproliferative Activity of Pistagremic Acid and Flavonoids Extracted from the Galls of Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima.

Rauf A et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202301815

PubMed:

38152840

Investigation of antimicrobial and anti-cancer activity of thermally sensitive SnO(2) nanostructures with green-synthesized cauliflower morphology at ambient weather conditions.

Matricaria recutita leaf extract was used to create tin oxide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles showed anticancer and antimicrobial activity, making them potentially useful in cancer therapy, drug administration, and disinfecting.

Mini JJ et al (2023).

Environ Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envres.2023.117878

PubMed:

38147921

Antimicrobial effect of chamomile-containing over-the-counter ear and eye drops.

Chamomile eardrops and eye drops were tested for their antimicrobial effects on bacteria causing ear infections and conjunctivitis. Both drops showed significant reduction in bacterial growth, suggesting potential use as non-prescription treatments for these conditions.

Farsi S et al (2024).

J Investig Med.

DOI:

10.1177/10815589231223201

PubMed:

38142266

Antiviral Activity and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Hops Compounds against Oropouche Virus (Peribunyaviridae).

This study explored compounds from hops as potential antiviral therapies against the Oropouche virus. The beta acids showed the strongest inhibitory potential in post-treatment assays, and xanthohumol showed high affinity for the virus. Lys92 and Arg33 had the highest affinity with the protein.

Mandova T et al (2023).

Pharmaceutics.

DOI:

10.3390/pharmaceutics15122769

PubMed:

38140109

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and Amaranthus hybridus L.: Ancestral Andean Food Security and Modern Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity.

This review highlights the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, and antimicrobial and anticancer properties of Quinoa and Amaranth, emphasizing their potential for food security and their relevance in anticancer research.

Romero-Benavides JC et al (2023).

Pharmaceuticals (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/ph16121728

PubMed:

38139854

In Vitro Screening of Antimicrobial and Anti-Coagulant Activities, ADME Profiling, and Molecular Docking Study of Citrus limon L. and Citrus paradisi L. Cold-Pressed Volatile Oils.

This study investigated the chemical composition and activities of essential oils from Citrus aurantium and Citrus reticulata. Both oils showed antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-coagulant properties, making them potential sources of bioactive compounds.

Hamdi A et al (2023).

Pharmaceuticals (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/ph16121669

PubMed:

38139796