Plant Extracts - Science topic

Biosynthesis is a promising and environmentally safe technique for producing effective antibacterial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). These particles have been used for a long time to combat various bacterial strains and are regarded as an efficient method for addressing the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In this study, Piper betel plant...

The use of medicinal plants in managing toxicological and pathological conditions has garnered significant attention due to their bioactive components and therapeutic potential. Artemisia vulgaris L. (A. vulgaris) and Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) are notable for their diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, a...

Many plants contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins, which have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant activity of plant extracts from Malcolmia aegyptiaca and Matthiola livida species. Aerial parts of...

Background: Fish farmers and African aqua-culturists have been exploring plants for various pathological benefits without being cautious of the points the plants' extract can be toxic to the rearing fish or the wild aquatic environment, regardless of the solvents used for the extraction. Objectives: This review aims to present this nexus between Te...

Background/Objectives: The prolonged use of antibiotics is closely related to increased infections caused by Clostridioides difficile (Cdiff). Plant-origin compounds have been expanding in recent years as the best opportunity to identify new synergic therapies to combat antibiotic-associated diseases. Mexico has incredible plant biodiversity; natur...

Background Recent research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has highlighted that the oxidative damage is the earliest event of disease. These oxidative modifications are closely associated with inflammatory molecules. It is necessary to explore these two pathways with AD pathophysiology and targeted for therapeutic intervention. At present, the most val...

Extractos vegetales de Magnolia spp. como insecticidas botánicos para el control del grillo doméstico Acheta domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Resumen En este estudio se evaluó la actividad insecticida por contacto de extractos etanólicos de la sarcotesta de tres especies de Magnolia endémicas de México. El método de bioensayo utilizado siguió el procedi...

The entire plant extract was tested in vitro against five different bacterial strains (Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus flavus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus) as well as one fungus strain (Aspergillus niger). Staphylococcus aureus is effectively inhibited by acetone and ethanol extract. The current study aims to...

Dental caries is a highly prevalent chronic condition globally. In recent years, scientists have turned to natural compounds such as plant extracts as an alternative to address concerns related to biofilm‐mediated disease transmission, increasing bacterial resistance, and the adverse impacts of antibiotics. Consequently, this study investigated the...

The study aims to investigate the impact of Cadmium (Cd) exposure on the liver of young Wistar rats and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments with phillyrea anguistifolia aqueous extract in mitigating the damage caused by this chemical toxin. The plant extract was extracted via infusion and maceraion, resulting in yields of 10.9% for the infu...

Introduction: Mold contamination, particularly from green and orange molds, poses a serious threat during the growing stage in mushroom cultivation, exacerbated throughout the hot and humid summer months. Despite extensive studies on green mold, orange mold remains underexplored. Consequently, this study comprehensively investigated orange mold con...

Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR2) plays a pivotal role in promoting angiogenesis and contributing to the growth and progression of renal cancer. Hence, the current investigation was undertaken with the aim of identifying safe and potent phytochemicals from Aeginetia indica whole plant extract (AiWE) that can efficiently suppres...

Addressing the dual challenges of environmental pollution and antibiotic resistance, this study investigates the synthesis and application of biosynthesized aluminum oxide nanoparticles (γ-Al₂O₃ NPs) and aluminum oxide/silver oxide nanocomposite (γ-Al₂O₃/AgO NC) using Ocimum basilicum plant extract. The green synthesis approach yielded stable NPs,...

Rhazya stricta is a medicinally important plant known for its diverse pharmaceutical benefits, particularly in biosynthesizing anticancer and anti-inflammatory metabolites. For the eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis of phytochemicals and plant biomass, a biotechnological technique, 'elicitation,' is highly effective in various in vitro cultures...

Introduction Mold contamination, particularly from green and orange molds, poses a serious threat during the growing stage in mushroom cultivation, exacerbated throughout the hot and humid summer months. Despite extensive studies on green mold, orange mold remains underexplored. Consequently, this study comprehensively investigated orange mold cont...

Aim of study: This study aims to investigate the plant extracts of rosemary and curcumin, which may be of great importance in regulating thyroid hormones after inducing hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism by levothyroxine and carbimazole, respectively, in female rats. Method: In this experimental study, a total of 180 healthy adult female rats were...

Abstract Nanoparticles, especially those derived from plant extracts, are becoming increasingly popular as a bio-based, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional technologies. The Maui rose, a flowering plant with medicinal and therapeutic properties, is one of the most important of these materials because its extract component has antib...

Homeostasis of tissues requires a complex balance between cell proliferation and cell death. The disruption of this balance leads to tumors. Cancer is a mortal disease that spreads all over the body, it is an irregular cell growth. All the tumors are not cancerous, benign tumors do not spread to all body parts. Cancer is caused when cells start to...

This work aims to limit mild steel corrosion in HCl solution by employing plant extract as inhibitor, namely leaf extract from a palm tree. It involved extracting and characterizing the extract from palm tree leaves. The assessment of mild steel's ability to resist corrosion and the investigation of the impact of concentration, temperature, and tim...

This review aims to provide an in-depth examination of the current state of research on the application of natural compounds in plant tissue culture, highlighting their potential role as an alternative to synthetic plant growth regulators (PGRs) in various micropropagation systems. The use of natural compounds, such as plant extracts, essential oil...

This study is conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential in collected plant extracts. The cytotoxicity activity of the test sample was evaluated by hemolysis assay, and antioxidant potency was measured by radical scavenging assays and total phenolic and flavonoid contents examination. The anti�inflammatory activity of test samples w...

Couroupita guianensis (L), also known as cannonball tree. Couroupita guianensis (C. guianensis) belongs to the family Lecythidaceae. It is a medicinal plant that exhibited potential antibacterial and anti-cancer activity in different experimental models. Based on recent studies the plant has been shown to have many phytochemicals such as terpenoids...

One way to treat diabetes mellitus type II is by using α-glucosidase inhibitor, that will slow down the postprandial glucose intake. Metabolomics analysis of Artabotrys sumatranus leaf extract was used in this research to predict the active compounds as α-glucosidase inhibitors from this extract. Both multivariate statistical analysis and machine l...

Background In recent years, increases in consumer awareness regarding health and the environment have enhanced their willingness to purchase plant extract‐based skin‐care products. Although the skin‐care product industry has paid increasing attention to consumer behavior in recent years, few studies have investigated customer loyalty to this type o...

alfa glucosidase inhibitor is a potential antidiabetic drug in controlling the blood glucose in diabetic patients. This study aims to screen the inhibitory activity of various parts of Alpinia denticulata against the α-glucosidase enzyme through in-vitro testing. As a preliminary study, the 70% ethanolic extract of the Alpinia denticulata including...

Plant extracts, especially herbal extracts, are in line with the cosmetics development trend of natural and safe in today’s world. Dried ginger essential oil (DGEO) is a fragrant oily liquid extracted from the dried roots of Zingiber officinale Rosc. This research investigated DGEO could effectively inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacteri...

To cover the rising demand for natural food dyes, new sources and production methods are needed. Microbial fermentation of nature-identical colours, such as the red pigment betanin, has the potential to be a cost-efficient alternative to plant extraction. The last step of betanin production is catalysed by a UDP-glycosyltransferase (UGT). To find a...

Nylon 12 is valued for its exceptional properties and diverse industrial applications. Traditional chemical synthesis of nylon 12 faces significant technical challenges and environmental concerns, while bioproduction from plant-extracted decanoic acid (DDA) raises issues related to deforestation and biodiversity loss. Here, we show the development...

Since the emergence of the coronavirus disease, there has been a notable surge in demand for herbal remedies with minimal or no adverse effects. Notably, existing vaccines and medications employed in its treatment have exhibited significant side effects, some of which have proven fatal. Consequently, there is an increasing focus on pharmacological...

Mesona plant has long been used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat hyperglycemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hepatic and colon disorders, and inflammation. China is the main producer of dried Mesona, but Indonesian Mesona is also popular, particularly in Thailand because of inexpensiveness and quality consistency. The nutritive values, to...

Introduction: Phoenix Sylvestris (L.) Roxb also known as date palm or Indian sugar palm, belongs to the Arecaceae family. In our present study, we used the fruit part (epicarp, endocarp). The fruit is very delicious in taste worldwide. It's flavonoid part is reported with quercetin but its quantification has not yet been reported. Aim: The study ai...

Biomedical research highlights the therapeutic potential of natural products, with plant-based formulations showing promise for immunomodulatory effects. However, concerns regarding their renal safety still need to be addressed. This study assessed the subacute toxicity of MCH-2 syrup in male Wistar rats, focusing on its effects on renal morphology...

The inhibition effect of red onion ethanol extract on the corrosion of aluminium in 0.2M aqueous HCl solution at 303, 313 and 323 K was investigated by weight loss method. The results showed that the inhibition efficiency decreased with temperature rise but increased with the inhibitor concentration from 0.2 to 0.8g/L. The highest inhibition effici...

One of the main obstacles to the development of aquaculture in Senegal is the availability of fry and juveniles in sufficient quantities. The objective of our study is to evaluate the effects of treatment with the hormone 17 alpha methyl testosterone (17-&-MT) and different doses of Nauclea latifolia root powder on the masculinization rates of tila...

Chronic wounds are a major health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Resistance to treatment is frequently observed, requiring an extension of the wound healing time, and improper care can lead to more problems in patients. Smart wound dressings that provide a controlled drug release can significantly improve the healing process. In t...

The purpose of this study was to assess how Annona squamosa Gishta and Vangueria madagascariensis Kikir methanolic extract affected sunflower oil stability .Measurements of the formation of peroxide value PVs and the Conjugated Diene CD Test were used to assess the impact of Annona squamosa(Gishta) and Vangueria madagascariensis (Kirkir) Methanolic...

This work investigates the anticancer potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against T47D cells as well as the stability of AgNPs manufactured using extract from Acalypha indica L. used as a bioreductant. The plant extract was used to produce and stabilize AgNPs, and stability was tracked for 30 days using UV-Vis spectroscopy and Particle Size A...

The control of phytopathogens using plant extracts has been identified as an alternative to organic agriculture, which excludes the use of toxic and synthetic substances. The present study aimed to evaluate the sanitary and physiological potential of organic maize seeds treated with cambuci extract (Campomanesia phaea). Two plant extracts were test...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is the most important vegetable crop in Pakistan. Many insect pests attack the garlic crop, but thrips are the most important one. The experiment was conducted in a local farmer field at District Swat and randomized complete block design was followed with three replications. The plant extracts were used were viz., Tobacco le...

In recent years, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have gained much attention in biomedical applications because of their distinctive physicochemical features such as low toxicity and biocompatible properties. Traditional methods to produce ZnO NPs sometimes include harmful substances and considerable energy consumption, causing environmental issu...

Background and aims: Plant alkaloids are naturally occurring nitrogen-containing chemicals with a wide range of therapeutic applications. They have been reported to cure a considerable number of illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, malaria, and heart dysfunction. This study sought to evaluate the impact of several plant alkaloids on hematologi...

Synthetic fertilizers are widely used in agriculture to increase crop yields. However, the impact can suppress soil microbial life and reduce soil quality. Therefore, a study about fertilizer alternative that does not have an environmental bad impact is necessary, and one of which is a study of compost extract. Compost extract is a liquid extract p...

Purpose: Antibiotics are drugs used to treat and prevent bacterial infections. The emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacterial strains is one of the most important problems facing global health care. There are several alternatives to get rid of antibiotic resistance, including nanoparticles, which is the subject of this study on how to use Mang...

Tinospora cordifolia and Senna alata are well-known medicinal plants recognized for their extensive antibacterial, antifungal, and therapeutic applications. In addition to their well-established medicinal values they show great promise as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors. In this study, plant extracts from Tinospora cordifolia and Senna alata were...

Background/Objectives: Inhibiting biofilm formation without killing cells facilitates the physical removal of contaminating bacteria while minimizing the opportunity for resistant bacteria to emerge. Results: The M. oleifera methanolic seed extract contained 1.48% behenic acid, significantly inhibiting S. aureus biofilm formation. Although behenic...

Background: The study examined the effect of the hexane extract from Juncus rigidus roots on the human dermal fibroblast cell line (DHSF) with the aim of exploring and identifying safe therapeutic alternatives for normal cells. Materials and Methods: The active compounds (phenols and flavonoids) in the plant extract were quantified, yielding (15.87...

Background: Plant extracts play a crucial role in biological activity in recent years the extraction of some active material from some plants indicates good activity challenging the excess types of bacteria without side effects. Methods: Simple extraction is used to extract garlic using water as a solvent and ethanol for propolis. the Garlic and Pr...

The polymers from mastic gum of Pistacia lentiscose and subspecies of Pistacia atlantica, (sp. kurdica, mutica and cabolica) have been isolated and characterised by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and 13C NMR spectroscopy as cis-1,4-poly-?-myrcenes. They were screened against Helicobacter pylori and other Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteri...

Background: Medicinal herbs have long been used for treating various ailments, with plant-derived compounds recognized for their therapeutic benefits and minimal side effects compared to conventional medicines. However, issues with the bioavailability of active herbal components have limited their effectiveness. Phytosomes, or herbosomes, are a dru...

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Southern blight disease in spine gourds caused by Sclerotium rolfsii leads to severe yield loss in the major spine gourd fields of coastal Karnataka. Symptoms include formation of water-soaked lesions at soil-stem interface followed by yellowing of leaves and loss of firmness in the stem which eventually leads to death of the plant. Therefore, inve...

A novel biosynthesis approach was used to develop zinc selenite (ZnSeO3) catalysts from the plant extracts of Nephrolepis cordifolia (ZnSeO3:NC) and Ziziphus jujube (ZnSeO3:ZJ) using hydrothermal method. This study investigates the structural, morphological, and optical properties of pure and biosynthesized ZnSeO3 catalysts. X-ray diffraction (XRD)...

Plant extracts, natural compounds with a long history of use for their positive impact on health and wellbeing, continue to be employed by many individuals for both traditional rituals and remedies. As these extracts traverse the gastrointestinal tract, the adjacent gut microbiota are exposed to their intake. Despite numerous studies exploring the...

To study the biological preparation of iron nano fertilizers from lemon fruit extract and their effect on some quantitative traits of carrot (Daucus carota L.) plant. Experiments were conducted, a laboratory part and a field part, with two addition factors, foliar fertilization and soil fertilization, using two sources of iron. The first source was...

The use of the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants is currently considered a physiological method of prevention and treatment, which affects the normalization of metabolic processes and the restoration of the body's functional capabilities. Medicinal products created based on plants can be used for a longer period, including in the treatment...

Medicinal plants have intrinsic antioxidant qualities that these items use to enhance health, prevent sickness, and prolonged life expectancy. In this study, a preliminary study of qualitative analysis was performed in crude extracts of leaf extracts of Cassia occidentalis using various solvent on the basis of polarity. The data obtained in the in...

Medicinal plants have been playing a crucial role in drug discovery and development against infectious diseases. The antibacterial activity of methanol crude extract of traditionally used Trichilia dregeana Sond was evaluated against common bacterial pathogens. Agar well diffusion and broth dilution assays were used to evaluate the antimicrobial ac...

The effects of ethanol leaf extract of Peperomia pellucida plant on Benzo[a]pyrene-induced changes in lipid profile and reproductive parameters in male Wistar rats was investigated. Thirty five (35) male rats weighing 150 –200g were divided into five (5) groups of seven (7) rats each. Ethanol extract of P. pellucida was prepared using air-dried lea...

Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) has long been used in folk medicine as a potent therapeutic agent for the treatment of inflammation. Despite its potential, the application of this natural source remains limited because of its instability and poor permeability through biological barriers. Among different available strategies, niosomes, a surfactant-b...

This study aimed to determine the extraction yield, phytochemical content, antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of leaves extracts from Eucalyptus globulus, Peltophorum africanum, and Vangueria infausta. Leaves were harvested, separated from the stems, and dried for chemical analysis. Crude and oil extraction, antioxidant activity,...

This study investigated the protective potentials of Momordica balsamina aqueous plant extract against cadmium-induced stress in wistar rats. Forty-five albino rats weighing 150-200g were used in the study. The rats were randomly divided into 5 groups of 9 rats each; Group A which served as negative control received normal rat feeds and distilled w...

The medicinal plant Piper aduncum was segregated in Cuba as P. aduncum subsp. ossanum and P. aduncum subsp. aduncum, the latter has not been phytochemically investigated in Cuba. This study aims to compare profiles of non-volatile compounds of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cuban Piper aduncum subspecies leaves. From both subspecies were pre...

The synthesis of nanoparticles using plants represents a green and sustainable method that uses natural and non-toxic resources for nanoparticle production. In this study, CuO nanoparticles were synthesized from allspice (Pimenta dioica ), which served as both the capping and reducing agent during synthesis. Synthesised nanoparticles were validated...

Our study investigates the potential effects of MAPK and cAMP signaling pathways on the antifungal activity of essential oils against Botrytis cinerea, a significant fungal pathogen responsible for considerable agricultural losses. These signaling pathways are known to regulate fungal growth, stress responses, and adaptation to external stimuli, in...

The field experiments of the present investigation was conducted in the Instructional Farm, Faculty of Agriculture. The laboratory experiments were done in the Department of Agricultural Entomology and Department of Biochemistry of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal in two successive spring seasons. The experimen...

Aims: Aqueous and oil extracts for cloves, lemon peels, garlic and rosemary are examined for antimicrobial activity against many pathogenic bacteria isolated from chalazion. Methodology and results: Different plant extracts were used starting from 0.020-0.66 g/mL with minimum inhibitory concentration. Notably, all plant extracts have been purified...