Ethnobotany Studies

A comprehensive review of ethnomedicinal approaches, phytochemical analysis, and pharmacological potential of Vitex trifolia L.

Verbenaceae plants, including L. (), have diverse therapeutic potential for chronic diseases. Phytochemical analyses show terpenoids and flavonoids as main bioactives. Pharmacological studies confirm antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties. This review bridges traditional knowledge with modern research to support future healthcare applications.

Mottaghipisheh J et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38576489

Anthelmintic screening of Bangladeshi medicinal plants and related phytochemicals using in vitro and in silico methods: An ethnobotanical perspective.

Researchers studied medicinal plants used by indigenous communities in Bangladesh for helminth infections. Discovering phytochemicals with anthelmintic activity could lead to new drugs to combat drug-resistant helminthiases in underdeveloped regions.

Khairuzzaman M et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38565411

Antibacterial and anti-coronavirus investigation of selected Senegalese plant species according to an ethnobotanical survey.

In Senegal, local medicinal plants from families Combretaceae, Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, and Rubiaceae are commonly used to treat respiratory infections. Understanding their effectiveness can inform treatment strategies in the region.

Ba A et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38521430