Yamin Bibi

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• PhD
• Professor (Associate) at Rawalpindi Women University

Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, is gaining increasing popularity, particularly for its effectiveness in treating chronic conditions. Typically, patients start conventional medications immediately after diagnosis, with Ayurvedic treatments often being used in conjunction with or following these conventional approaches. The genus B...

The genus Bidens belongs to the family Asteraceae, comprising numerous species distributed globally. It is recognized for its rich diversity of secondary metabolites, with terpenoids being particularly noteworthy, including monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and diterpenes, each contributing distinct aromatic and biological properties. Terpenoids regula...

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a centuries-old system of medicine that was established on the origin of reinstating yin-yang balance. The Bidens species has been used as a curative herb identified as guizhencao. This genus is documented in ancient Chinese books, e.g., The Bencao Gangmu, Oriental Materia Medica, Handbook of Chinese Medicinal...

The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) belongs to the family Solanaceae and is one of most versatile crops, vital components of the human diet in numerous countries. It is regarded as one of the most promising crops for reducing world hunger and poverty. It is one of the foremost non-grain crops in the world, being a cost-effective and easily accessible...

The importance of nanocomposites constantly attains attention because of their unique properties all across the fields especially in medical perspectives. The study of green-synthesized nanocomposites has grown to be extremely fascinating in the field of research. Nanocomposites are more promising than mono-metallic nanoparticles because they exhib...

Crop plants that experience supra-optimal temperatures (heat stress conditions) exhibit significant reduction in yield. This report explores the role of sorgaab (an aqueous sorghum extract) in improving tolerance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants to supra-optimal temperatures. The wheat variety Faisalabad-2008 was sown in pots in a completely...

Nanotechnology represents a burgeoning field of science that enables advanced research across various domains. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the utilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for diverse agricultural and industrial applications. Similarly, copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) have significant attention in agriculture d...

Euphorbia royleana belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, with great therapeutic potential. The present study is aimed to validate its traditional uses. GC-MS analysis of Euphorbia royleana crude and fractionated extracts were performed. Cytotoxicity was evaluated by Brine shrimp lethality (BSL) assay. Plant extract antioxidant activity was performed thr...

Antibacterial resistance requires an advanced strategy to increase the efficacy of current therapeutics in addition to the synthesis of new generations of antibiotics. In this study, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) were green synthesized using Moringa oleifera root extract. CuO-NPs fabricated into a form of aspartic acid-ciprofloxacin-polyethy...

Lignite and sulphur are instrumental in enhancing the growth and yield-related traits of Brassica napus, commonly known as rapeseed. This study aimed to explore the effects of lignite-based sulphur fertilizers on Brassica napus production. Spanning two consecutive seasons, the experiment included treatments with a control group, three levels of ele...

Antioxidants play a vital role in food preservation. They ensure that food keeps its taste and color and stays edible over a longer period. In this study, the oxidative stability of Frozen beef incorporated with Moringa oleifera leaves was evaluated. Antioxidant activities were investigated using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and Phosphomoly...

The disparity between crop yields and population expansion poses problems for global crop production. The population of the world is currently 7.7 billion, according to the UN. It is anticipated that this population would increase to 9.7 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion by the end of the century. Growing demand for resources such as food and water...

For centuries, medicinal plants have served as the cornerstone for traditional health care systems and same practice is still prevalent today. In the Himalayan region, Saussurea heteromalla holds a significant place in traditional medicine and is used to address various health issues. Despite its historical use, little exploration has focused on it...

Background The Zingiberaceae family serves as a diverse repository of bioactive phytochemicals, comprising approximately 52 genera and 1300 species of aromatic perennial herbs distinguished by their distinct creeping horizontal or tuberous rhizomes. Amomum villosum Lour. and Amomum tsao-ko Crevost & Lemaire., are the important plants of family Zing...

Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide health problem that demands alternative antibacterial strategies. Modified nano-composites can be an effective strategy as compared to traditional medicine. The current study was designed to develop a biocompatible nano-drug delivery system with increased efficacy of current therapeutics for biomedical applic...

Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites of plants. They offer diverse pharmacological properties. Peganum harmala is reported to have pharmaceutical effects like insecticidal, antitumor, curing malaria, anti-spasmodic, vasorelaxant, antihistaminic effect. Rosa brunonii has medicinal importance in its flower and fruits effective against differ...

The present work depicted the pharmacological and nutritional importance of Solanum villosum Mill. based on its traditional value. It is an ethnomedicinal plant of the family Solanaceae used to treat edema and sore eyes, apart from its use as salad and fruit. Leaves and berries of Solanum villosum were explored for the bioactive compounds, antioxid...

Ficus palmata Forssk (Moraceae) and Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand (Asclepidaceae) are medicinally important plants. Traditionally, Ficus palmata Forssk is well known to cure gastric and diabetic problems. Both plants are found useful in the treatment of cancerous complications and skin eruptions. The present study was aimed to assess bioactivit...

Extracts obtained from M. longifolia (Lamiaceae) and R. ellipticus (Rosaceae) were selected to utilize in the reduction and stabilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for achieving remarkable bioactivities. In brief, the cytotoxic potential of the as synthesize AgNPs was high at higher concentrations. In DPPH assay, maximum antioxidant potential...

In particular, when it comes to the cure and management of chronic diseases, consuming a diet that contain natural products such as; plants is crucial for health promotion. Citrus fruit has been widely consumed and possess nutritional components that supports the management and cure of various disease conditions and the underlying metabolic changes...

Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques, and Therapeutic Trends is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of medicinal plants, their therapeutic advancements, and the application of molecular techniques to unlock their full potential. This book is structured into three illuminating sections, each shedding light...

The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of eight plant extracts that are used by communities of the Pothohar Plateau. Selected plants were Brassica campestris, Brassica oleracea var. italica, Allium sativum, Piper nigrum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Allium cepa, Olea europaea and Moringa oleifera. The antimicrobial assessment was carried out b...

The goal of the current research work is to examine Palyno-morphological characteristics of Asteraceae type native to Pakistan’s District Jhelum Punjab. 8 different species were gathered, pressed, named, and studied using LM and SEM. Pollen traits that are both quantitative and qualitative were seen, including equatorial and polar diameter, number...

Herbal flora has been employed to address and heal diverse health-associated predicaments since the antiquated era. Withania coagulans , a member of Solanaceae family, is a noteworthy medicinal herb commonly referred to as Rishyagandha. Predominantly located within the Eastern Mediterranean region, with its range extending as far as South Asia, is...

In this study we discussed different aspects of Himalaiella heteromalla which is a plant species that is native to the Himalayas and is known to have a variety of medicinal properties. The aim of the study is to suggest that Himalaiella heteromalla has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may make it a potential candidate for treatin...

The proper structural flavonoids and essential sterols are preparation issues, and it requires a proper analytical method for proper measurements. The current article provides an advanced analysis of the bioactive compounds of Citrus paradisi cv. shamber (grapefruit) using advanced technologies. The fruit was subjected to analysis for major compoun...

Background: Medicinal plants have gained prime importance in treating several fatal diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and eczema, because they are a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals and a safer alternative to synthesized chemical compounds. Genus Ziziphus Mill. belongs to the family Rhamnaceae, which comprises 100 accepted plant species an...

Medicinal plants have long been studied due to their anticancer effects and use of them is commonly increased as a complementary and alternative medicine among patients with cancer

Drought stress (DS) is a considerable limiting factor that reduces growth and crop productivity. Melatonin (MT) is one of the emerging plant hormones involved in improving drought tolerance in plants. Therefore, the current study was comprised of various MT levels i.e., control, 100, 200, and 300 μM factorially combined with four sorghum genotypes:...

In this study the influence of combined use of organic and inorganic nitrogen (N) sources along with the beneficial micro-organisms on grain N uptake, N use efficiency and N utilization efficiency in maize was evaluated. Organic fertilizer (FYM) and inorganic N source (synthetic fertilizer) was applied in ratio viz. (0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25 and...

Background: This study's primary goal was to collect and document uses of plants by local residents of Shawal Valley, South Waziristan, Pakistan. Methodology: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview 65 residents (24 women and 41 males). The Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Use Value (UV), Fidelity Level (FL), Informant Consensus...

Plants have been a source of medicine since ancient times, and such traditional medications are widely practiced nowadays. Saussurea heteromalla is widely used in traditional medicine in the Himalayan region for the treatment of different ailments. However, despite its traditional uses, it is not widely explored for its free radical scavenging abil...

Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide problem. Pathogenic microorganisms develop antibiotic resistance as a result of exposure to inappropriate quantity of antibiotics and accumulation of mutations. Bio-friendly nanomaterial scan be developed as antimicrobial agents. Present study aimed to investigate the activity of biosynthesized silver nanopar...

Medicinal plants play important role in the public health sector worldwide. Natural products from medicinal plants are sources of unlimited opportunities for new drug leads because of their unique chemical diversity. Researchers have focused on exploring herbal products as potential sources for the treatment of cancer, cardiac and infectious diseas...

Conventional cancer treatments normally involve chemotherapy or a combination of radio- and chemotherapy. However, the adverse effects of synthetic medicines encouraged the exploration of novel therapeutic medications of a bio-friendly nature. In an effort to explore anticancer compounds from natural resources, crude extract of Peganum harmala (see...

Background: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the aboriginal knowledge regarding use of medicinally important plant species from Tehsil Malakwal, District Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan. Methodology: A total of 120 inhabitants (75women and 45 men) were interviewed by using semi structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed qualitatively as we...

Selenium (Se) plays an important role as a trace element in all the living organisms especially in animals. In plants, it can trigger a variety of plant growth cascades including germination, yield, and nutritional quality, but its higher dose can be toxic. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an important but neglected crop; therefore, this expe...

The application profile of nanotechnology is increasing due to its influential effects on the environment. Recently, this field has gained tremendous magnitude in the agriculture sector as a potential improving agent for plant growth, slow-release fertilizer, and targeted delivery of agrochemicals for sustainable crop productions. A study was desig...

The reprogramming of energy metabolism is one of the hallmarks of cancer and is crucial for tumor progression. Altered aerobic glycolysis is a well-known characteristic of cancer cell metabolism. In the present study, the expression profiles of key metabolic genes (HK2, PFKM, and PKM2) were assessed in the breast cancer cohort of Pakistan using qua...

The genus Bidens a member of family Compositae, is widely documented as an ethno-medicinally important genus of plants. In the present study, anticancer potential of three ethno-medicinally important species i.e., B. bipinnata, B. biternata and B. pilosa were tested. For in-vitro evaluation, an MTT (Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide) assay was per...

An ethnomedicinal expedition was conducted to collect and record indigenous knowledge about the use of medicinal plants by local inhabitants of four villages (Chittra, Topi, Pandi, and Kalri) of district Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Ethnomedicinal data were obtained from 60 randomly selected local inhabitants of the study area through semi-structu...

Underlying mechanism of nanostructures upon monoterpene induction in Catharanthus roseus has not been explored yet. In the current study, Copper, Iron and Zinc nanoparticles were biosynthesized by Eriobotrya japonica seed extract and capped with reduced glutathione. Biosynthesized nanoparticles and their capped analogues were characterized by UV-vi...

At the request of Dr. Markus Bacher, Dr. Johann Schinnerl, and Dr. Karin Valant-Vetschera, they have been removed as authors of the paper [...]

The acquisition of multi-drug resistance (MDR) genes by pathogenic bacterial bugs and their dispersal to different food webs has become a silent pandemic. The multiplied use of different antibacterial therapeutics during COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process among emerging pathogens. Wild migratory birds play an important role in the spread...

The acquisition of multi-drug resistance (MDR) genes by pathogenic bacterial bugs and their dispersal to different food webs has become a silent pandemic. The multiplied use of different antibacterial therapeutics during COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process among emerging pathogens. Wild migratory birds play an important role in the spread...

Multi-nutritional effect of plants is a gift from nature. Instead of having a great source of food, large variety of plants are also used as medicine due to presence of large amount of nutritive and non-nutritive compounds. The present study was conducted on the traditional medicinal plants from Marghalla Hills National Park in 2020-2021 in the Dep...

This article reports the three principal groups of compounds for the first time from Adhatoda vasica and Calotropis procera plants species using nuclear magnetic resonance methods in which aliphatic, oxy heterocyclic, and tannins compounds were detected from these plants. The leaves of both species were subjected to testing tyrosinase inhibition an...

Plants are serving human beings through various aspects of life. But these natural servers are not out of danger. They are facing high alerts for the red zone category. This review is highlighting the critically endangered Hawaiian plant species Brighamia insignis belonging to the family Campanulaceae. Here is also a discussion about some of the th...

Wide spectrum medicinal significance augments plant utilization as the primary source of significant pharmaceutical agents. In vitro investigation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity highlights the therapeutic potential of Otostegia limbata. Methanol extract of the plant (MEP) shows considerable dose dependent antioxidant ability at six conce...

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is Gram negative, rod shaped, facultative anaerobic bacterium, belongs to enterobacteriaceae family that causes typhoid fever in humans. This bacterium has become a super bug due to acquisition of multi drug resistance. Bacteria is transmitted through food and water contaminated with human feaces. Present study rep...

Zearalenone (ZEA) is a secondary metabolite produced by Fusarium spp., the filamentous fungi. Food and feed contamination with zearalenone has adverse effects on health and economy. ZEA degradation through microorganisms is providing a promising preventive measure. The current study includes isolation of 47 bacterial strains from 100 different food...

Gui Zhen Cao is an herbal formulation that has been documented in Chinese traditional medicine as a remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, inflammation, and toxicity. The sources of this formulation (Bidens pilosa L., Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sherff, Bidens bipinnata L.) are also listed in ethnomedicinal reports all over the world. In this study,...

Natural products, exclusively derivative of plants are rich reservoirs of health sustaining components, making foundation of plant-based medicines. Plants are foundation of medications since earliest times. Xerophytes have much importance in ethnobotany and pharmacological studies. They are used for curing a large number of diseases i.e.

Ethnopharmacological approaches provide clues for the search of bioactive compounds. Dryopteris ramosa (Hope) C. Chr. (plant family: Dryopteridaceae) is an ethnomedicinal plant of the Galliyat region of Pakistan. The aqueous fraction (AqF) of D. ramosa is being used by inhabitants of the Galliyat region of Pakistan to treat their gastrointestinal t...

Endophytes are microorganisms residing within plant tissues. Bacterial endophytes are important sources for production of pharmaceutically important metabolites. Berberis lycium is an important medicinal plant and there exist no report regarding isolation and determination of bioactive potential of its bacterial endophytes. Therefore the present st...

Peach is an important stone fruit crop cultivated at commercial scale in Pakistan. While, appropriate selection of rootstock has significant impact on the quality of peach fruit. Therefore, in the current study the influence of three rootstocks viz. ‘GF-677′, ‘Peshawar Local’ and ‘Swat Local’ were evaluated on the quality of ‘Flordaking’ peaches fo...

Bidens bipinnata is widely utilized medicinal plant for treatment of diseases like malaria, sore throat, acute nephritis and dysentery. However, despite its traditional uses Bidens bipinnata is not widely explored for its antimicrobial effect. Thus, the current study is aimed to form antimicrobial activity report of Bidens bipinnata extracts, along...

Medicinal plants have significant contribution in pharmaceutical industries being producers of compounds utilized as precursors for drug development. A plant of Lamiaceae family; Pseudocaryopteris foetida had not been investigated for its biomedical potential. Current research was aimed to investigate phytochemical analysis, cytotoxic potential and...

Xanthones C-glycosides are plants secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. Among the C-glycoside xanthones, the mangiferin (MF) is of widespread occurrence in plants while isomangiferin (IsoMF) is not very common. For the present study mangiferin (MF) and isomangiferin (IsoMF) were isolated from Dryopteris ramosa. The antibacterial...

Citrus black rot disease being caused by Alternaria citri is a major disease of citrus plants with 30-35% economic loss annually. Fungicides had not been effective in the control of this disease during last few decades. In the present study, antifungal role of green synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) were studie...

Application of nanotechnology is crucial for a sustainable increase in food production to cope with the increasing food demand of the burgeoning population. Wheat production has to increase significantly for food security in Pakistan with the help of nanotechnology. In biological systems, utilization of nanoparticles has been increased due to their...

Because it is a staple food, sustainable production of wheat is crucial for global food security. Arid and semi-arid regions are worst affected by climate change, which has resulted in poor productivity of different crops, including wheat. To this end, this study aimed to investigate the effect of foliage-applied thiourea on the growth, yield, and...

The emergence of multidrug resistance in pathogenic bacteria limits the utilization of available antibiotics. The development of alternate options to treat infectious diseases is the need of the day.The present study was aimed to synthesize, characterize and evaluate the bioactive properties of silver nanoparticles. Endophytic bacterium Bacillus ce...

Capsella bursa-pastoris has been analyzed for nutritional composition, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential to reveal its nutraceutical and medicinal importance. Methanol and chloroform extracts were used for preliminary phytochemical analysis following quantification of total phenolic, flavonoid, tannins, saponins, and alkaloids. Antioxidant activi...

Rice bran oil is known as wonder oil and it is the most important vegetable oil in Asia. Rice bran oil is extracted from bran that is the outer hard layer of rice. It is an emerging category in edible oil with a lot of nutritional properties and health benefits. Rice bran oil is heart-friendly, boosts up immunity, and prevents from other diseases o...

Water deficit stress negatively affects wheat growth, physiology, and yield. In lab and hydroponic experiments, osmotic stress levels (control, -2, -4, -6 and -8 Bars) created by PEG-6000, caused a significant decline in germination, mean germination time, root, shoot, and coleoptile length in both wheat genotypes examined. Germination was inhibite...

Traditional uses of plants are one of the important starting points in search of newer and more effective bioactive drug. Rosa brunonii (plant’s family; Rosaceae) is an ethnomedicinal shrub found in lesser Himalaya region. In traditional medicines, it is used as “blood purifier, to stimulate wound healing, to treat infectious diseases”. So, by cons...

Traditional medicines implicate consumption of plant crude extracts, which may consist of extensive phytochemical diversity. Overall, the most biologically active extract of Peganum harmala (seeds) exhibited significant cytotoxic activity on Artemia salina with LC50 value of 61.547 µg/mL, while P. harmala (roots) [LC50 = 124.229 µg/mL] and M. azeda...

Paeonia emodi Royle is an endangered herb native to Himalayan region with diverse traditional therapeutic uses. It is categorized as critically endangered plant species. Traditionally plant parts are used for nervous diseases, uterine diseases, dysentery, colic, backache, hypertension, and piles. The medicinal activity is the result of presence of...

Aconitum violaceum Jacq. ex Stapf belonging to family Ranunculaceae is an important medicinal plant of Himalaya regions. Its medicinal potential is due to the presence of pharmacologically active compounds such as At, aconitine, benzoic acid, aconine and flavanoids. This plant has notable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. Tr...

The long history of using plant species as medicines worldwide provides clues for the search for bioactive phytochemicals. One of the important traditional medicinal plant species of Pakistan is Dryopteris ramosa (Dryopteridaceae). The fronds of Dryopteris ramosa are traditionally used for the treatment of gastric ulcer and constipation. The crude...

Various diseases are correlated with the nervous system. These diseases are called Neurodegenerative Diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, and Depression. NDs can be cured by using various medicinal plants that have certain active chemical compounds that are ef...

Among more than 100 species of the genus rose, Dog rose (Rosa canina L.) is one of the most traditionally important plants with a wide range of medicinal and nutritional benefits. The plant is widely distributed in Southern and Central Europe, up to Southern Scandinavia, Asia and North Africa. This wild rose species is of great interest to ecologic...

Plants are the major source of a wide array of antimicrobials and antioxidants. Present study describes the biochemical exploration of the methanol and chloroform extracts of aerial parts of Kickxia ramosissima (Wall.) Janchn. Main objective of study was to verify the antimicrobial and antioxidant value of its extracts. The crude extracts were subj...