GeoBotanical: Phytochemistry Studies

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New Evidence for Artemisia absinthium as an Alternative to Classical Antibiotics: Chemical Analysis of Phenolic Compounds, Screening for Antimicrobial Activity.

This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of methanol extracts of an herb, finding broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity. It identified 90 compounds, including new ones, and showed the safety of the extracts. This suggests the potential use of the herb as an alternative to antibiotics for addressing bacterial resistance.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Artemisia absinthium

Liu Z et al (2023).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms241512044
PubMed:: 37569422

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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Actions of Oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) Essential Oil against Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes.

This study found that oregano essential oil has strong antimicrobial properties against foodborne pathogens and biofilms, making it a potential candidate for food and health applications.

Phytochemistry Origanum vulgare

Kolypetri S et al (2023).; Foods.
DOI:: 10.3390/foods12152893
PubMed:: 37569162

1739.

Anti-Inflammatory and Gut Microbiota Modulation Potentials of Flavonoids Extracted from Passiflora foetida Fruits.

This study found that fruit extract reduced inflammation and altered gut microbiota, promoting beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acid production. It has potential as a natural anti-inflammatory agent.

Gastroenterology Immunology Phytochemistry Passiflora foetida

Han X et al (2023).; Foods.
DOI:: 10.3390/foods12152889
PubMed:: 37569158

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Influence of diluent on antimicrobial activity of cinnamon bark essential oil vapor against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enterica on a laboratory medium and beef jerky.

Researchers studied the impact of chemical diluents on the antimicrobial activity of cinnamon bark essential oil vapor, finding that the type of diluent used influences its effectiveness against bacteria. This knowledge is crucial for creating effective decontamination methods for food and food-contact surfaces with essential oils.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Lee T et al (2023).; Food Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fm.2023.104335
PubMed:: 37567638

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A novel flavonol glycoside and six derivatives of quercetin and kaempferol from Clematis flammula with antioxidant and anticancer potentials.

Clematis flammula leaves contain a new flavonol compound and six known flavonol molecules. The extract has antioxidant properties and shows promise in treating hepatoma and ovarian cancer.

Cancer Immunology Phytochemistry Clematis flammula

Medjahed Z et al (2023).; Fitoterapia.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105642
PubMed:: 37567483

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A practical strategy enabling more reliable identification of ginsenosides from Panax quinquefolius flower by dimension-enhanced liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and quantitative structure-retention relationship-based retention behavior prediction.

Researchers developed a strategy using advanced techniques to accurately identify metabolites in herbal components. This can help discover new compounds for drug development more efficiently.

Phytochemistry Panax quinquefolius

Sun MX et al (2023).; J Chromatogr A.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464243
PubMed:: 37567002

1743.

Psidium guajava L. phenolic compound-reinforced lamellar scaffold for tracheal tissue engineering.

Researchers developed a biomimetic scaffold using Psidium guajava Linn compounds to cross-link collagen, silk fibroin, and polyethylene glycol, potentially aiding tracheal tissue regeneration post-surgery.

Phytochemistry Psidium guajava

Amaral VA et al (2023).; Drug Deliv Transl Res.
DOI:: 10.1007/s13346-023-01381-0
PubMed:: 37566362

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Phytochemical screening of Zanthoxylum armatum roots and exploring its polyphenol content and antioxidant activity.

This study analyzed the chemical composition of root extracts using GC-MS and HPLC-PDA and found 37 phytochemicals. The extract contained polyphenols and showed antioxidant activity.

Immunology Phytochemistry Zanthoxylum armatum

Agnihotri S et al (2023).; Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2244130
PubMed:: 37565659