Assessment of anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-obesity and antioxidant activity of Ocimum Basilicum seeds essential oil from Palestine.

This study explored the therapeutic properties of basil seed essential oil, including its antioxidant, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. It adds to the search for natural compounds for obesity, diabetes, infections, cancer, and oxidative stress.

Eid AM et al (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04058-w

PubMed:

37403162

Effect of madecassoside in reducing oxidative stress and blood glucose in streptozotocin-nicotinamide-induced diabetes in rats.

Madecassoside (MAD) is a compound from Centella asiatica plant. It potentially reduces blood glucose levels in diabetic rats by protecting β-cells.

Tan SC et al (2023).

J Pharm Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1093/jpp/rgad063

PubMed:

37402616

Investigating the Antioxidant and Color Properties of Bee Pollens of Various Plant Sources.

Végh R, Sipiczki G and Csóka M (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300126

PubMed:

37401793

Cucurbita pepo seeds improve peripheral neuropathy in diabetic rats by modulating the inflammation and oxidative stress in rats.

Study investigated the effects of Cucurbita pepo in reducing diabetic neuropathy in rats induced with streptozotocin. Results suggest potential for C. pepo as a treatment option.

Kaur N et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-28339-6

PubMed:

37400700

Qinzhizhudan formula dampens inflammation in microglia polarization of vascular dementia rats by blocking MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway: Through integrating net-work pharmacology and experimental validation.

The effectiveness of the Qinzhizhudan Formula (QZZD) in treating vascular dementia (VD) is still unclear, requiring further research to understand its potential therapeutic effects and mechanism of action.

Chen CA et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116769

PubMed:

37400007

Evaluation of Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Fruit Pulp Extracts of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and Cucurbita maxima Duchesne.

Suwannapong A, Talubmook C and Promprom W (2023).

ScientificWorldJournal.

DOI:

10.1155/2023/1124606

PubMed:

37398913

Ameliorative Effects of Exogenous Potassium Nitrate on Antioxidant Defense System and Mineral Nutrient Uptake in Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under Salinity Stress.

Abeed AHA et al (2023).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c01039

PubMed:

37396242

Costunolide alleviated DDC induced ductular reaction and inflammatory response in murine model of cholestatic liver disease.

Hao J et al (2023).

J Tradit Complement Med.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.02.008

PubMed:

37396159