Medicinal Plants - Science topic

The collagen fiber adsorption material is prepared by formaldehyde cross-linking reaction. This material has obvious competitive adsorption capacity and adsorption selectivity for tannin. Experiments show that under experimental conditions, the removal rate of tannin can reach more than 97%, while the adsorption rate of effective ingredients is very low.

Pholtan Rajeev. Sebastian

In Sri Lanka, Connaraceae family is only represented by three plant species; Connarus monocarpos, Ellipanthus unifoliolatus and Rourea minor. Of these three, Ellipanthus unifoliolatus is endemic to Sri Lanka (Kandy District).

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Hello Le; Subir offers good advice. I'd add to that by suggesting that you find a botanist to collaborate with on the project. That way you will produce a good description of the species as well as the medicinal contribution.

Best regards, Jim Des Lauriers

Phytochemical study of medicinal plants

Conserving biodiversity, especially in the current scenario, is a significant challenge for conservationists, policy planners, and global diplomats. However, it is possible to mitigate the biodiversity manipulation through careful planning, monitoring, and adaptability. Firstly, raising awareness among people who are unaware of the importance of these species in their life are crucial and requires extensive awareness campaigns at regional scales according to the manipulation occur in particular area. Secondly, a balanced and inclusive approach involving local communities are essential. sustainable land management practices should be adopted, particularly in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). Possible solutions include the resettlement and rehabilitation of tribal communities, providing alternative livelihood opportunities, and cultivating non-timber forest products and medicinal plants through scientific approaches and ensure the people they get appropriate technical as well as financial adds by concern authority for doing so government role will be mandatory . Additionally, establishing buffer zones, implementing both ex situ and in situ conservation methods, conducting research, and maintaining regular monitoring and enforcement measures are vital for biodiversity conservation. investment of money, political will and provide alternative livelihood is crucial step to conserve the plant diversity of species before it's too late.

Sonication extraction will be helpful

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Identifying the class of phytochemicals and determining which compounds to include in your manuscript after GC-MS and NIST identification involves a systematic approach. Here are the steps to address your queries:

1. Identifying the Class of Phytochemicals

To identify the class of phytochemicals or secondary metabolites, you can follow these steps:

a. Database Searches:

- PlantaeDB and IMPPAT are good starting points. Ensure you are using the correct chemical names and synonyms.

- PubChem and ChemSpider can also be useful for finding information about the chemical structure and its known classes.

b. Literature Search:

- Use databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect to search for scientific articles related to the identified compounds. Keywords like "phytochemical class" or "secondary metabolite class" along with the compound name can help.

c. Chemical Structure Analysis:

- Analyze the chemical structure using software tools like ChemDraw or MarvinSketch to predict the class based on known structural features of flavonoids, carotenoids, phenols, etc.

d. Expert Consultation:

- If certain compounds are hard to classify, consider consulting with a phytochemist or a researcher specializing in natural products chemistry.

2. Handling Repeated Compounds

When you have repeated compounds with different retention times and similarity indices, consider the following:

a. Consistency Check:

- Check the consistency of identification across different runs. If the same compound is identified consistently with a high similarity index, it is likely accurate.

b. Retention Time Comparison:

- Retention time differences can sometimes indicate different isomers or derivatives. Compare the retention times and the similarity indices to choose the most reliable identification.

c. Reporting:

- If the similarity index is significantly different, consider reporting both and discussing the possible reasons (isomerism, different sources of the compound within the plant, etc.).

3. Selection of Compounds for the Manuscript

Including all identified compounds versus selecting important ones depends on the focus of your manuscript:

a. Relevance and Impact:

- Include compounds that are known to have significant biological or pharmacological activity relevant to your study.

b. Novelty:

- Highlight compounds that are newly identified or have unique properties not commonly reported.

c. Focused Analysis:

- For a more focused analysis, you can prioritize compounds based on their relative abundance (area percentage), biological significance, and the objectives of your study.

d. Supplementary Data:

- Consider including the complete list of compounds in supplementary materials while discussing the key bioactive compounds in the main text.

Practical Steps:

1. Data Organization:

- Create a comprehensive table of all identified compounds with their retention times, area percentages, molecular formulas, and similarity indices.

2. Class Identification:

- Use a combination of database searches, literature reviews, and chemical structure analysis to classify each compound.

3. Selection Criteria:

- Define clear criteria for selecting compounds (e.g., similarity index threshold, area percentage, known bioactivity).

4. Documentation:

- Clearly document the methods used for identification and classification to ensure reproducibility and transparency.

By following these steps, you can systematically identify the classes of phytochemicals, choose which repeated compounds to include, and decide on the most relevant compounds for your manuscript.

You can try search and match those compounds in Adam's Database, based on the RI, KI value. I think, this will help you to clarify.

What is the most accurate technique for measuring the effect of a drug on enzymes? Angelo Mathes

In Fez, Morocco, commonly used aromatic medicinal plants include:

These plants play integral roles in both traditional medicine and daily practices in Fez.

Antioxidant/antiradical activities: DPPH Scavenging Activity, Phosphomolybdenum Assay, Ferric Reducing Power, Phenanthroline Assay

Frontiers in plant science

Indian Journal of Horticulture

Scientia horticulturae

Indian Journal of agricultural sciences

See these discussions on how to find reviewers:

Please check the following paper. it is used PCA

same with me but I have synthesized ZnO NPs from medicinal plant extract and repeated the assay many time using DPPH and used standard Ascorbic acid for reference but all the time ZnO NPs show less antioxidant activity then Plant extract Priyanka Pandita

Hypochaeris radicata L. is correct.

Hello scholar, one of the botanical plant you can use to treat dandruff is Cocos nucifera (L) Arecaceae (coconut oil)

The oil extracted from the coconut kernel can be applied to the scalp to treat and eliminate dandruff. e fatty acids in coconut oil combat the irrigation and flakes associated with dandruff and the lauric acid provide microbial balance properties that help soothe a dry, flaky scalp and rebalance the scalp's microbiome

Pholtan Rajeev. Sebastian

Blastania garcinii (=Ctenolepis garcinii) is correct identification. Kindly click the link below to see the fruits.

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Pholtan Rajeev. Sebastian

Connarus monocarpos L. is correct.

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The extraction, identification, and isolation of anticancer bioactive agents from medicinal plants typically involve a multi-step process. Here is a general approach that can be followed:

It is important to note that this is a general outline, and the specific techniques and methods may vary depending on the plant species, target compounds, and available resources. Additionally, it is recommended to consult with experts in the field and follow ethical guidelines for plant collection and research.

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I apologize, I don't know about companies, but maybe you will find them on CANADA or GERMAN platforms.

Dear Satish Kumar Khadia,

Molecular markers are stretches of DNA that are located within the entire genome of a plant you can use the markers for medicinal plant authentication. DNA markers are not tissue-specific and thus can be detected at any stage of plant development. You can use molecular markers such as SCAR (Sequence Characterized Amplified Regions), LAMP (Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification), SSRs (Simple Sequence Repeats), and SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) for the identification of medicinal plants.

Olive bark is a term used to describe the outer layer of the bark from an olive tree. It is composed of layers of thick, dark-colored cork cells, which protect the inner bark from weather and pests. Olive bark is harvested for use in various products, including homeopathic medicines, cosmetics, and dyes.

Every journal format followed according to own system in following rsearch item history ,writing researcher name and literature review

you can do the maceration extraction method by using ethanol 70% or 96% for 24 hour and then it can be evaporated by using rotary evaporator instrument. so you can collect the extract.

by using the reference chemical compound (eg. quersetin) and setting the HPLC condition you can check the consentration the specific chemical compound (eg. quercetin) by AUC result.

if you do fraction part (non polar; semi polar; polar) you know the compound part of solvent type.

for the next part, you can do purification by isolation the specific compound of herb.

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I want to contribute in this review

First of all we can go through the references on this in ancient texts and collect the current information on the same subject from appropriate sources then go through the published and approved articles on the topic

I think that sage (المريمية) is very useful to drink every day for the strengthening the immune system.

Abdelkrim Rebiai

Have you checked it as Cistanche violacea (Desf.) Hoffmanns. & Link ?

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Alessandra Serain

MIC is more common and more suitable for antimicrobial testing. IC50 is only available when you use microbroth dilution method. For your extract and if you are using mircobroth dilution method, it is better to go further in testing to get MIC and MBC. then you test these concentrations on eukaryotic cells to confirm their selectivity toward microbs.

you can read this article:

Six different isolation media: plain PDA, plain MEA, PDA supplemented with host plant powder (PHP), PDA supplemented with host plant water extract (PPE), MEA supplemented with host plant powder (MHP) and MEA supplemented with host plant water extract (MPE) were studied and the results showed that the isolated

I also faced the same problem but the below given link is working

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s11240-022-02289-2?sharing_token=nuj2HAbJRcI16RTqUfvjrve4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY6mgQSwmTw0QNeTpdu4o02xCaeVNK_I-J9ZdnkOFnkSOktgmJncwTgU25JcV7iqpLQIT_V7Aa_etknYBFy8MRXCYmqNtmabhnlfFbXQ6ohFPkT5_pDj5EKXXjMFqRjwJPA%3D

Mahdi S. Jaafar yes for sure but this will take some time as I have personally tried this to check the results and believe me the natural biofertilizers enhances the overall soil and its nature

It depends on the nature of the paralysis. For cases of Guilain-Barré Syndrome, homeopathic Conium (Water hemlock in homeopathic potency) has been useful. I cured a case of brachial plexus palsy with Hypericum (St. John's wart in potency). Paralysis due to MS is more complicated and a wide variety of medicine have been use, from plant, animal and mineral sources. Rhus-toxicodendron potentized has been useful for certain cases of paralysis.

We got the best resalts using 0.5 ml/kg CCl4 to induce fibrosis

In-situ and ex-situ conservation is the best solution for the conservation and sustainable management of medicinal plants but community awareness is also important. In most cases, the medicinal plants are collected by untrained or unprofessional local shepherds, plant collectors, some local traders, and even schoolchildren. They do not know even the plant part used as medicine and active ingredients and collecting/harvesting the plant's irrational ways like if the medicinal part of the plant is leaves, instead of collecting some leaves they cut the whole plants; if the active ingredients or medicinal part of the plant is root then they uproot the plant before seed setting which is the major reason of poor regeneration and sustainability of the plant resource in a certain area. There is thus a need first to identify the people who are involved in plant collection the to provide them training on the proper time of harvesting and collection techniques sustained without degrading the basic resources. There should be a clear-cut government policy on medicinal plant collection and trade following sustainable harvest and management principles.

Nardostachys not but Valeriana jatamasi, you can get from Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur

Yes, if you are graduated from scientific department.

The process going through the following steps:

1- collection 2-washing with water 3- drying ( under shade) 4-grouding 5- extraction with different solvents( start from non-polar) 6- taking TLC 7- evaporation of solvents 8- separation (using different chromatographic techniques) 9- identification of the single pure compounds(using different spectroscopic methods, IR, NMR, MS,...etc) 10- application in different fields.

Each step has it's detail and following scientific ways.

Finally, you need to join some lectures on phytochemistry and labs.

thank you so much all of you for guiding me in best way.as beginner in research i have learnt much.

Check https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/3/439/pdf

Dear Dr Binte Naeem,

The protocols found in this article (in attached) may also help you.

Best wishes,

Sabri

Generally in mild symptomatic infection Paracetamol 650 with Vitamin C , Zinc tablet fir three days ,Prednisolone . For severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS-COV-2 ) the patient should be shifted to Hospitals ( ICU management ).

Good luck.

Dear Dr Md. Hakimul Haque,

I found this interesting article (in attached) that may help you.

Best wishes,

Sabri

Hello, I have collected a few articles on this overview for my work. I wish you should take a look at those, that might help you!

However, It's hard to do for cleansing (as it will be washed immediately), But the idea works well if it's a Lotion or gel or cream.

1) https://doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2021.1915869

2) DOI:10.3390/nu13010203

3) DOI:10.3390/nu10040403

4) DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200417160049

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Dear Sundar Ray,

Dr. K V Radhakrishnan, Dr. L. Ravisankar and Dr. B. Sasidhar at CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivendrum; Dr. K. Suresh Babu at CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) are helpful about your search.

My self (Dr. K. Venkateswarlu) and Prof. A. G. Damu at Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh were also have good experience in separation, purification and structure elucidation of natural products.

Please let me know about your requirement, so that I may help/suggest you further information.

Regards,

Dr. Katta Venkateswarlu.

I can help you in this field

First establish , whether any important endophytes present , if they are present , in which plant part , such endophytes exist , such preliminary information is mandatory to go ahead..

With an Impact Factor of 4.300, the journal is the 5th most cited open-access journal in the Microbiology category . Overall, with journals listed across 20 JCR categories, Frontiers' Impact Factors are consistently ranked among the best performing journals, ranking as high as at the 96th percentile.

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Caffeine does not behave as base. It belongs to alkaloids mostly due to its pharmacological action.

Also check https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13104-015-1228-3

Also check https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2021.1953067

Very interesting, take a look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ww2TP_tU7o

L. Marian Gonzàlez

It is Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. of Asteraceae family.

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I agree with Dr J. C. Tarafdar.

Totally agree, the use of medicinal plants is gaining ground in the fight against Covid-19, we must deepen research on the use of medicinal plants by indigenous populations.

We have a paper in press about endophytic fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae in medicinal plant and see that this yeast idinduces the plant to produce phenol, quinines and other importnat secondary metabolites.

Yes. Please have a look at the following RG links.

Have a look at this useful RG link.

Your welcome Dr Ali.

I wish you all the best in your research.

I suggest you go through these sites:

1.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

2.https://www.scopus.com

3.https://www.mdpi.com › pdf

4.https://www.springernature.com

5.https://www.googlescholar.com

6.https://www.researchgate.net

Dear Nantenaina, thank you for sharing this very interesting technical question with the RG community. For streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia please have a look at the following potentially useful article:

(please see the attached pdf file)

Also see the following interesting paper: Comparative effects of glibenclamide, metformin and insulin on fetal pancreatic histology and maternal blood glucose in pregnant streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

This article has been posted by the authors as public full text on RG. Thus you can freely download it as pdf file. Good luck with your research and best wishes!

Yes, you can grow.

Si es posible utilizar plantas en vivo.

Dear Wenliang Xu,

Could you describe more details about the medicinal plant extracts which you have had available? Please a attached PDF file (name, quantity, purity, and so on), it will help everyone support to you better.

Best regards

Please see the following RG link.

Also check https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284222289_Influence_of_Drying_Methods_Extraction_Time_and_Organ_Type_on_Essential_Oil_Content_of_Rosemary_Rosmarinus_officinalis_L

checkout this chapter

Also check https://www.analytik-jena.com/knowledge/blog/posts/uv-vis-wastewater/

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Depends on the plant species and their photoperiodism, i.e., is a certain plant species day length neutral or requires a "long" day or maybe "short" day. Under the term of day, I mean the daylight length, I hope you understand what I meant, such phenomena are called photoperiodism. However, it is also well-known that not only the day length but even the spectral content of sunlight has a strong influence on accumulation of phytochemicals and not only in fruits, but also in leaves. Please see the paper under the following link:

Also, the geographic position has a strong influence on accumulation of total essential oils in some plant species for instance in bay laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) please see, one of my papers under the following link:

You can download the full paper in PDF and option for downloading is below the keywords. Sincerely, S. Srečec

Also https://cmjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13020-018-0177-x

Also check https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/medicinal-plant

It depends on your herb, shed drying may be good for medicinal plants,and you can also go with oven drying.