Quantification of Phytochemicals and Metal Ions as well as the Determination of Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antacid Activities of the Mimosa pudica L. Leaf: Exploration of Neglected and Under-Utilized Part.

Mimosa pudica leaves contain phytochemicals, fatty acids, and metal ions with potential health benefits. They exhibit antioxidant, antacid, and antimicrobial activity, and also show potential as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents. MP leaves can be used as medicinal materials and have promise in the pharmaceutical industry.

Gandhi MY et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202301049

PubMed:

37728228

Plant based synthesis of silver nanoparticles, antimicrobial efficiency, and toxicological assessment using freshwater fish (Cyprinus carpio).

Researchers used the plant Bellis perennis to produce silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and tested their toxicity on fish. The AgNPs showed antibacterial activity and were found to accumulate in various fish organs, causing histological changes. This highlights the eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs and their potential environmental impact on aquatic organisms.

Khan Q and Yousafzai AM (2023).

Microsc Res Tech.

DOI:

10.1002/jemt.24411

PubMed:

37728059

Al-Hijamah (Prophetic Wet Cupping Therapy) is a Novel Adjuvant Treatment for Viral Hepatitis That Excretes Viral Particles and Excess Ferritin Percutaneously, Synergizes Pharmacotherapy, Enhances Antiviral Immunity and Helps Better HCC Prevention and Treatment: A Novel Evidence-Based Combination with Prophetic Medicine Remedies.

Al-hijamah, a wet cupping therapy, could be a promising adjuvant treatment for viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It can help clear harmful substances, enhance antiviral immunity, and decrease viral load. Combining it with other natural remedies may maximize its therapeutic benefits.

El Sayed SM et al (2023).

J Hepatocell Carcinoma.

DOI:

10.2147/JHC.S409526

PubMed:

37727876

Satureja montana and Mentha pulegium essential oils' antimicrobial properties against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae and elicitor potential through the modulation of kiwifruit hormonal defenses.

Essential oils from Mentha pulegium and Satureja montana were tested for their ability to combat kiwifruit bacterial canker. S. montana oil was found to be the most effective, boosting defense hormone levels and reducing infection levels. However, more research is needed to understand how it works and if it can be a long-term solution.

Oliveira-Fernandes J et al (2023).

Microbiol Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.micres.2023.127490

PubMed:

37722185

Endophytic fungal species Nigrospora oryzae and Alternaria alternata exhibit antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative multi-drug resistant clinical bacterial isolates.

Fanele A and Ndlovu SI (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04157-8

PubMed:

37715184

Curcumin-sulfobutyl-ether beta cyclodextrin inclusion complex: preparation, spectral characterization, molecular modeling, and antimicrobial activity.

The study formed a complex of curcumin with Sulfobutyl ether-β-cyclodextrin (SBEβCD) to improve its solubility and bioavailability. The complex showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, suggesting it could be a potential alternative treatment for urinary tract infections.

Sravani AB et al (2023).

J Biomol Struct Dyn.

DOI:

10.1080/07391102.2023.2254409

PubMed:

37695658

Antifungal Activity of Cadinane-type Sesquiterpenes from Eupatorium adenophorum against Wood-decaying Fungi.

The researchers studied Eupatorium adenophorum's antifungal properties against wood-decaying fungi. They found six cadinane-type sesquiterpinoids with high antifungal activity. You should care because this plant extract could be a potential natural antifungal agent for your lab.

Yan X et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300879

PubMed:

37691010

An antiviral optimized extract from Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots using response surface methodology, and its efficacy in controlling viral hemorrhagic septicemia of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).

Scientists have created an optimized extract from Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots that effectively combats viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus in olive flounder, improving their survival and immune response. This extract could be used as an alternative for controlling the virus in fish farms.

Lim JW et al (2023).

Fish Shellfish Immunol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109066

PubMed:

37689225