Plant Extracts - Science topic

Using plant bioresources to produce nanoparticles has emerged as a low-cost, eco-friendly process and an ethically sound way of protecting and preventing the environment from releasing toxic and hazardous substances associated with other synthetic methods. In this study, silver nanoparticles were prepared by using Chromolaena odorata leaf extract b...

Plant extracts effects have been regarded and proven in researches under different applications in agriculture, including seed treatment. The plant extracts effectiveness is attributed to the presence of certain classes of compounds; therefore, studies that aim to identify and quantify these composites, which are present in plant extracts used in a...

Background: The fruit fly species Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is one of the most severe pests affecting most tropical countries' agricultural fruits.The green synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles from plant extracts is aimed at determining the potential application of nanoparticles against B. dorsalis. Methods: Silver (AgNPs) and copper na...

New natural reducing agents with a lower negative impact on the environment and with a high antimicrobial potential are required for the process of obtaining silver nanoparticles through the chemical reduction method. The use of plant extracts can be a fast track in the formation of nanoparticles. In this case, organic compounds such as terpenes, f...

Hymenolepiasis is the most common intestinal tapeworm infection in humans caused by an intestinal cestode, Hymenolepis nana. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the most effective drug among other compounds, however, many cases of drug resistance have been reported. Recent research projects have been focused on finding novel therapeutic agents from medicinal pla...

Nanoparticle engineering via plants (green synthesis) is a promising eco-friendly technique. In this work, a green protocol was applied to the preparation of silver, zinc, and selenium nanoparticle solutions supported by the extracted aerial parts of Pulicaria undulata. The formation of nanoparticles in the solution was characterized using phytoche...

The combination of bioactive phytochemicals with yogurt in the form of plant extracts or essential oils stimulates the scientific community’s interest and consumers’ preferences. Extracts from guarana are considered bioactive agents and have important health protective properties. In this study, concentrations of guarana aqua extracts 0%, 0.5%, 1%,...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate histone deacetylase inhibitory and antioxidant activities of some ethanolic plant extracts. Materials and Methods: In this study, the inhibitory effects of ethyl alcohol extracts prepared from various plants and some chemical compounds on histone deacetylase activity were investigated. In addition, the...

Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans ) is one of the major cariogenic bacteria of dental caries owing to its ability to adhere to tooth surfaces and biofilm formation. Berberine chloride hydrate (BH), a quaternary ammonium salt alkaloid, has diverse pharmacological efforts against microorganisms. However, the effect of BH on S. mutans biofilm has not b...

Plant extracts have toxic substances that can kill termites and other insect pests. Many plant extracts including Annona squamosa have been identified for their anti-termiticidal activity. This study aims to determine the chemical profile, toxicity, and repellent activities of petroleum ether extract against Odontotermes anamallensis and Microcerot...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental mycotoxin-sequestering agents on growth performance and nutrient utilization in growing pigs fed deoxynivalenol (DON)-contaminated diets. Twelve barrows with an initial body weight of 35.5 kg (standard deviation = 1.3) were assigned to six dietary treatments in a replicated...

Water contamination becomes one of the most high-priority environmental concerns, calling for the efficient treatment techniques. Bionanocomposites can be robust adsorbents, but the synthesis requires toxic chemicals or energy consuming and cause the secondary pollution. Green nanocomposites can be biogenically synthesized using the plant extract t...

Background A gastric ulcer is a painful lesion of the gastric mucosa that can be debilitating or even fatal. The effectiveness of several plant extracts in the therapy of this illness has been demonstrated in traditional pharmacopoeias. Aim: this study was aimed to see if propolis, ginseng in normal or nano form, and amygdalin might help in prevent...

Piroxicam and naproxen are well-known non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are frequently detected in aquatic environments due to their widespread usage and improper disposal practices. This research investigates the photocatalytic degradation of these drugs by using CeO2 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were synthesized by using Azadirachta...

The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by plant extracts is a preferred method because it is an environmentally safe, fast and low cost method. Therefore, this study aimed to use aqueous extracts from (Sonchus oleraceus and Cichorium pumilum) to synthesize AgNPs, and their evaluation antifungal activity and inhibitory impact on the produc...

Nanoparticles and nanotechnology developments continue to advance the livelihood of humankind. However, health challenges due to microorganisms and cancerous cells continue to threaten many people’s lives globally. Therefore, new technological interventions are of great importance. The phytochemicals present in medicinal plants are suggested as bio...

Plant-based insecticides are considered among the most economical and eco-friendly chemicals for the protection of field plants and even stored grains. The sweet melon (Cucumis melo L.) insect pest causes more than 90% damage to most melon leaves, vines, and balls at its growth stage. The study looked at how effective the plant extract from Africa...

Nature has many resources that are continuously used by human for many purposes. Among these, one most important source of nature is the natural products. In this article we discuss about the potential of natural products (especially plants extracts) in the synthesis of nanoparticles. There is significant variation in the chemical composition of pl...

Chemical insecticides caused several problems to different organisms and environment, natural control is one the solution to reduce the use of pesticides. The effectiveness of some plant extracts was evaluated against some pests of the order Lepidoptera, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd), Spodoptera exigua (Hb) and Herpetogramma hipponalis which feed o...

9 and environment both. Hence, it can be concluded that there is a reciprocal relationship between the man and the environment, as both impact each other simultaneously; there is a need to maintain sustainable relationship between the two, for a better and balanced life. Acalypha indica belongs to Euphorbiaceae family and it is growing in wild cond...

In this work, iron oxide nanoparticles (IO NPs) were synthesized by plant extract of Cydonia oblonga leaves as reducing and stabilizing agents. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques were applied to validate the formation of...

There is a growing interest in utilizing natural plant extracts in the food and beverage industries [...]

Petiveria alliacea L. (Phytolaccaceae) holds significant importance in the Amazon region, where it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using conventional metrics, combined with a critical content review of its pharmacological and toxicological properties, to identify ga...

This work investigates the potential of 70% ethanolic leaf extracts of Rubus idaeus L., Cistus ladanifer L. and Erica andevalensis in the metal separation from synthetic unimetallic solutions of different metals and a leachate obtained from the leaching of PCBs. Results from the experiments with unimetallic solutions revealed R. idaeus and E. andev...

In recent decades there have been low yields of mango (Mangifera indica L.) var. Ataulfo, related to the presence of pests and diseases, for which the irrational use of pesticides has increased, causing a deficit of pollinators. Among the alternatives allowing attracting pollinators are plant extracts. The study was carried out in the mango orchard...

Archaeobotany is considered one of the important branches of environmental archaeology. This science aims to study all shapes of plant remains that were found in archaeological sites to know the Palaeoenvironment, subsistence, and the different species of plants that were used by humans. This paper focuses on studying positive casts of plants from...

This study aims to determinate in vitro anthelmintic activity of the plant extracts from the aerial part of five different Artemisia L. species (A. absinthium L., A. abrotanum L., A. annua L., A. incana (L.) Druce, A. tournefortiana Rchb.) growing in Türkiye. Depending on the ethnobotanical usage, the aqueous plant extracts were prepared by decocti...

Background Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a major cause of foodborne diseases accompanied by several clinical illnesses in humans. This research aimed to isolate, identify, and combat STEC using novel alternative treatments, researchers have lately investigated using plant extract to produce nanoparticles in an environmentally acceptable w...

This article provides a clue for the anticancer and antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antioxidant use of Ag, Au, and ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) highlighting their biological activities, potential applications, and protection. Remedy from the menace of bacterial resistance against antibiotic drugs seems to be the plant-mediated biosynthesized N...

The development of microbial biofilm occurs with the adherence of the microbial cells on biotic and abiotic surfaces with the help of pili and with extracellular polymeric substances. The surfaces on which biofilm formation take place can be inert, abiotic, or biotic. The sessile microbial cells behave differently from their planktonic counterpart....

This study is a comprehensive examination of many uses of plant extracts in therapeutic settings, emphasizing their antibacterial qualities and other advantages to health. It systematically explores the antioxidant activities of these extracts, which are effective in neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress. The paper also delves in...

Background and aim: The lack of standardization and scientific validation of the use of most plant extracts leads to toxicity problems. The stem bark extract of Annickia polycarpa has been shown to possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, analgesic, and anti-colitis effects. However, nothing is known about the effects of the prolonged use of the extract....

Plant biotechnology is the deliberate application of biotechnology tools such as protoplast fusion, DNA extraction, plant bioinformatics, PCR and cloning in creating plants with new, improved and desired traits for human benefit. Protoplasts are often referred to as plant cells which the cell wall has been removed and it has many applications in pl...

The present study was carried out to evaluate antibacterial potential of methanolic extract from amla leaves via agar-well diffusion method against two gram positive ( subtilis MTCC2389, MTCC7443) and three gram negative (MTCC4821, MTCC2127, MTCC7162) strains. Susceptibility of plant extract was tested by serial microdilution method (MIC) and agar...

Background. Infections with gastrointestinal helminths constitute a serious obstacle to the good health of the local population in most African Countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anthelminthic activity of Persea americana ethanol and aqueous extracts against Heligmosomoides polygyrus using the worm microtracker. Method. Aqueous an...

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) involves a reduction reaction of a metal salt solution mixed with a plant extract. The reaction yield can be controlled using several independent factors, such as extract and metal concentration, temperature, and incubation time. AgNPs from Origanum vulgare (oregano) were synthesized in the past. Howe...

The synthesis of metal nanomaterials is a timely topic due to their widespread use in fields such as crop protection, the environment, medicine, and engineering. Green synthesis of nanoparticles, which uses plant extracts instead of industrial chemical agents to reduce metal ions, has been developed to decrease costs, reduce pollution, and improve...

ffectiveness of alcoholic and watery extract of Eucalyptus globules in , growth, and yield comPonent of wheat (Tamooz-l) was investigated by two experiments were carried in laboratory and green house o department of biology in education College \ Al-Razi. Seeds of wheat were planted in plats and treated with extraction of (cold water ' hot water, a...

One of the most prized medicinal and aromatic herbs, lavender has been used for generations to cure a variety of illnesses, including wound infections. This investigation was conducted to ascertain lavender's antibiogram against bacteria isolated from wounds of patients in southern Taraba State. Wound samples were collected from the government hosp...

This study was conducted in Diyala province for the period from 1/10/2014 to 1/04/2015 as it collected 50 samples using sterile cotton swabs from people who suffer from gum inflammation disease in specialized centers of the teeth in the city of Baquba, and then the samples were transferred to microbiology laboratory/ Baquba reaching Hospital si...

Quality loss in fish happens shortly after death, throughout the processing and storage and is linked to enzymatic, microbiological and chemical reactions. As a result, food additives are required to preserve the shelf life, nutritional content, texture and flavour of both raw and processed materials. Following the advent of “Green consumerism” whi...

A filed experiment is carried، to study the effect of foliar spray on the plants of hibisscus sabdriffa in four concentrations of 0, 5, 10 and 15 g. L-1 and glycyrrhiza glabra extract with four concentrations of 0, 5, 10 and 15 g. L-1 in the growth and produce of Zea Mays L. Baghdad class, according to the design of complete random sectors (R.C.B...

Green nanotechnology represents a burgeoning field that holds immense promise in the realm of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted applications of green nanotechnology, offering an extensive analysis of its potential and current achievements in these vital sectors. The utilization of plant extracts...

This study was conducted in Baqubah city, the period from November to April (2014-2015) in order to find out the inhibitory effect of plant extracts of Propolis on bacterial growth for three of the bacterial isolates included Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, The study included preparing three types of extracts, alcoholic...

Antibacterial resistance poses a significant global threat, necessitating the discovery of new therapeutic agents. Plants are a valuable source of secondary metabolites with demonstrated anticancer and antibacterial properties. In this study, we reveal that Melastoma dodecandrum exhibits both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects against Pseudomo...

Purpose of Review Biopolymers present appealing properties such as gas barrier abilities and biodegradability, which can be used to develop multilayer films for food preservation applications. This article provides an update on the recent research progress on biopolymer-based multilayer films. Recent Findings Various multilayer films have been dev...

Effects of ethanol extracts of Datura stramonium, Solanum nigrum, Quercus infectoria and Xanthium strumarium on the mortality, egg hatching, reduction in F1 progeny and repellents on the red flour beetle were investigated. The results showed that cypermethrin had the best effect on the mortality of adults (100%) on all concentrations, whereas the f...

The present study synthesized baked hydrogels by crosslinking reactions from the sugar palm starch and modified chitosan using citric acid as a cross-linker and potassium persulfate as the free radical initiator. Sugar palm starch was derived from the sugar palm ( Arenga pinnata ) plant, extracted from the stem when it no longer produces sugar and...

In rural communities of the poor developing economies, dermatophytic infections have become pandermic with about 20-25% of the population affected. The present study was carried out to produce medicinal soaps with antibacterial and antifungal activities using leaf extracts of Acalypha wilkesiana. We compared the antimicrobial properties of differen...

Metallic and non-metallic nanoparticles undoubtedly have plenty of applications in environmental, biomedical, and analytical sciences. Owing to wide utilities, so far, numerous attempts have been made for the eco-friendly fabrication of these nanoparticles, using different plant, animal, and microbial extracts. In the pursuit of the best reducing a...

Microbial synthesis of nutraceutically and pharmaceutically interesting plant polyphenols represents a more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical synthesis or plant extraction. However, most polyphenols are cytotoxic for microorganisms as they are believed to negatively affect cell integrity and transport processes. To increase the produ...

Nervonic acid (NA) is a very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid with great application values. It plays a vital role in the development of brain nervous system and the treatment of neurological diseases, so it has attracted much attention from all walks of life. Although NA has a wide range of sources, its current acquisition methods are still m...

The manufacture of silver nanoparticles using plant extract is a simple, worthwhile, and ecologically friendly method. We present the use of in this study Crocus sativus .L petal extract is being used to create environmentally friendly nanoparticles. In the green approach, UV-Vis spectroscopy is utilised to characterise and confirm the presence of...

Methods for nanoparticle (NP) synthesis of the past were costly, generating toxic compounds, which necessitates a reduction in toxic contamination associated with chemical and physical syntheses. Green nano synthesis using plant extracts has emerged as a sustainable alternative in nanotechnology with applications in various fields. Factors such as...

The efficacy of foliar spray with different treatments of flowering buds extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. and Eucalyptus torelliana F. Muell on the yield performance of wheat (Bhakkar 2001) artificially infected by Bipolaris sorokiniana was evaluated in green house. The foliar aerosol of crude extract at 1, 5 and 10% concentrations were appl...

This review paper summarizes the research published in the last five years on using different compounds and/or materials as modifiers for electrodes employed in trace heavy metal analysis. The main groups of modifiers are identified, and their single or combined application on the surface of the electrodes is discussed. Nanomaterials, film-forming...

Biophytum reinwardtii, Trachyspermum roxburghianum, and Cyanthillium cinereum are traditional herbs in Ayurvedic medicine known for treating hypertension, fatty liver, and obesity. Abnormal cholesterol levels are considered a contributing factor for these conditions. However, the anti-cholesterol properties of these herbs, which are highly valued i...

This study illustrates the antifungal activity of green biosynthesis of a silver nanoparti-cle solution using one of Sinai's natural plant extracts, namely Zygophyllum album which was used as a stabilizer and reducing agent to reduce Ag+ to metallic silver. In this study the plant extract was prepared by boiling in water for 10 min., 70% ethanol an...

Colon cancer is the third most frequent neoplasm and the second most lethal worldwide. Despite progress in its treatment, new therapies are still needed to improve the prognosis of this type of tumor and, in this context, the use of plant compounds with anti-tumor properties has been increasing in recent years. The aim of this systematic review was...

Liposomes are prominent nanosystems for drug delivery, with potential extending beyond isolated drugs. Ethanol-aqueous plant extracts can be encapsulated within liposomes to protect bioactive compounds (secondary metabolites) from rapid oxidation and enable sustained release. Determining which compound classes are present in each extract and the en...

An experiment was conducted in the experimental field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from October 2021 to February 2022 to study the incidence and ecofriendly Management of Capsicum fruit borer. The experiment consists of control measures and plant extract. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Com...

Science and engineering research studies are currently concentrating on synthesizing, designing, producing, and consuming ecologically benign chemical species to replace harmful chemicals. This is due to the increasing demands of conservation knowledge and strict ecological regulations. Numerous environmentally friendly substitutes produced from na...

This study investigates the sorption removal of lead(ii) ions using zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper(ii) oxide (CuO) nanoparticles synthesized through a wet burning method with the aid of plant extract from Serratula coronata L. The effect of plant collection time on polyphenol content was investigated and optimal conditions were determined. The structu...

The Four-O’clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. is a well-known ornamental plant prized for its folklore remedies in many countries around the world. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of hexane, dichloromethane, methanol, and aqueous extracts of M. jalapa tuberous root...

The COVID-19 pandemic has stimulated collaborative drug discovery efforts in academia and the industry with the aim of developing therapies and vaccines that target SARS-CoV-2. Several novel therapies have been approved and deployed in the last three years. However, their clinical application has revealed limitations due to the rapid emergence of v...

An increasingly common ailment in elderly persons is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative illness. Present treatment is restricted to alleviating symptoms; hence, there is a requirement to develop an effective approach to AD treatment. Salvia fruticosa (SF) is a medicinal plant with a documented neuroprotective potential. To identify extra...