Bainiku-ekisu, a juice concentrate from Japanese Prunus mume, prevents hypertension and vascular remodeling caused by Angiotensin II. Further research on its cardiovascular benefits is needed.
Eupatin, found in flowers, inhibits coronavirus protease and replication. It reduces plaque formation, viral protein, and RNA levels, showing potential as a remedy for coronavirus disease.
This study notes that patients can suffer harm from using conventional and complementary medicines together. However, this harm can be avoided. The researchers emphasize the importance of healthcare professionals educating patients about safe practices when using CMs alongside conventional medicine.
L, a Chinese herb, may help treat COVID-19-associated acute kidney injury. Key target genes inhibited by its compounds were identified, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits that require further study.
Scientists discovered two mint derivatives that show significant improvement in combating the Omicron BA.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, potentially providing new natural products for COVID-19 treatment. (39 words)
NDGA, a compound in Creosote bush leaves, demonstrated inhibitory effects on SARS-CoV-2, including RNA replication and spike glycoprotein expression, at safe cell concentrations. Potential as a COVID-19 therapy.
Study on vaccine hesitancy among college students explores factors like demographics, political ideology, parental vaccination status. Compliance techniques boost attitudes towards vaccination but have limited effect on actual vaccine uptake. Findings inform strategies to promote vaccination in this population.
Myrtle flower essential oil, containing 54 compounds, demonstrates antibacterial activity and potential for developing drugs against Gram-negative bacteria and SARS-CoV-2. (25 words)