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Sciences of Phytochemistry
ISSN 2962-5793 · ETFLIN · 54 artikel di indeks
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GC-MS Profiling, In Vitro Antimalarial, and Antimicrobial activity of Ricinodendron heudelotii Seed Extracts
Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum strains resistant to artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) exacerbates the situation. This underscores the urgent need to identify novel, less toxic…
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Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Colocasia esculenta in Commercial Herbal Products
Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) is a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine in several countries worldwide. The corm of taro and two commercial products were analysed due to total phenolic, flavonoid, luteolin, and antioxidant properties. Taro corm was extracted with water and…
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Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Guiera Senegalensis in Murine Models
Pain and inflammation are global public health challenges, often requiring safer and more effective treatments. Medicinal plants like Guiera senegalensis have been traditionally used for pain and inflammatory conditions, but scientific validation of their therapeutic potential is limited. This…
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Phytochemical and Antiplasmodial Studies of Methanol Extract from Aerial Parts of Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus, a fleshy herbaceous plant with a large bulb, has been traditionally used in ethnomedicine for treatment of malaria, ulcers, cardiotonic activity and stimulant in debility. This study aimed to conduct phytochemical screening and evaluate the antiplasmodial activity of its…
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Antimicrobial Activity of Triterpenoid and Steroidal Cinnamates from Vitellaria paradoxa
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a global threat to human health, and its recent burden has necessitated an urgent need for new antibiotics to fight the growing negative impacts of AMR. Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn. is a medicinal plant used to treat bacterial infections, including diarrhea…
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In Vitro Bactericidal Activity of Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extracts on Human Pathogenic Bacteria
The increasing resistance of bacteria to conventional antibiotics poses a global health challenge, emphasizing the urgent need to discover new antibacterial compounds to combat hard-to-treat infections. This study aims to evaluate the bactericidal activity of crude leaf extracts from the…
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Direct Adventitious Shoot Induction and Plant Regeneration Using Shoot Tip Explants of Medicinal Herb Solanum nigrum
Solanum nigrum L., a medicinally essential species of the family Solanaceae, was regenerated in vitro via high-frequency direct adventitious shoot induction from shoot tip explants. Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with benzylaminopurine (BAP) or thidiazuron (TDZ) (0.5–3.0 mg/L), singly…
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Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 by Dihydrostilbene Glycoside Isolated from the Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Indigofera capitata: Structural Insights from IR and NMR
Snakebites and subsequent envenomations remain a significant health challenge, especially in rural regions of underdeveloped countries, where they contribute to high mortality rates. In Nigeria, particularly in rural areas, the scarcity of healthcare facilities and antivenoms exacerbates the issue…
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A comparative study of in-vivo wound healing properties of Tithonia Diversifolia. A gray crude extracts to Silver Sulphadiazine in Albino Wistar rats.
One species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family is Tithonia diversifolia A. Gray (T. diversifolia), which grows as a shrub or weed. Significant anti-infective therapeutic characteristics, such as anti-mycobacterial, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-malaria, and…
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A Comprehensive Review on Nutrient Profile and Pharmacological Benefits of Musa paradisiaca
The Banana (Musa paradisiaca Linn., Family: Musaceae) is one of the oldest and most widely cultivated fruit plants, dating back to prehistoric times. Bananas are rich in minerals and phytochemicals, contributing to their significant culinary, nutritional, and medicinal properties. This review…
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Phytochemical Profiling, Cytotoxicity, and Antiproliferative Potential of Solenostemon monostachyus (Fabaceae) Leaves
Solenostemon monostachyus (S. monostachyus) is a widely distributed and important herb in central and west Africa, traditionally used in treating various ailments, including tumors. This study aims to identify the phytoconstituents in the methanol leaf extract of S. monostachyus and evaluate the…
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In Silico Analysis of Limonoid-Based Antifeedants from Melia volkensii Targeting the Ryanodine Receptor in Spodoptera frugiperda
Spodoptera frugiperda is an invasive pest causing significant crop losses worldwide. Resistance development and health and environmental concerns associated with synthetic insecticides have prompted a search for eco-friendly biopesticides. Limonoids such as salannin, volkensin, and volkensinone…
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Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition of Aqueous Extracts from Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina
Azadirachta indica (neem) and Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) are among the most promising medicinal plants, valued for their broad spectrum of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antidiabetic, and antitumor properties. These plants play a…
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In Silico Structure-Activity Study of Selected Triterpenoids as Potential Inhibitors of Mycolic Acid Transporter of Mycobacterial MmpL3 Receptor Protein
Structural features of the triterpenoid skeleton that are necessary for antimycobacterial activity are not well understood. Following the isolation of the triterpenoids ergosterol-5,8-endoperoxide, 6β-hydroxykulactone, 12β-hydroxykulactone, (24R)-24,25-epoxycycloartan-3-one and…
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Exploring the Antimalarial Efficacy of Globimetula oreophila Leaf Fractions in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice: In Vivo Approach
The development of parasite resistance to first-line antimalarial medicines, especially the Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), has made the research and development of novel antimalarial medications vital. Globimetula oreophila, a plant used in traditional medicine to treat malaria, is…
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Phytoconstituents, Fourier-Transform Infrared Characterization, and Antioxidant Potential of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Corchorus olitorius (Malvaceae)
Oxidative stress is a condition that is characterized by the generation of reactive oxygen species more than the amount endogenous antioxidants can absorb. Several diseases are associated with oxidative stress, notably during disease progression. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the…
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Phytochemical Profiling of Passiflora edulis Vines
Over time Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa (PEFF) have been utilized in traditional medicine for the treatment of different health ailments. This study aims to identify the phytochemical constituents in the vines of PEFF responsible for its traditional usage. Maceration in methanol was used in the…
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Chemical profiling of essential oils: Investigations into modulating milk production in dairy cows using in silico methods
This study aimed to assess the biological and biotherapeutic activities of essential oils derived from the medicinal plants Tanacetum vulgare L., Myrtus communis L. subsp. communis L., and Pimpinella flabellifolia (Boiss.) Benth. Et Hook. ex Drude. Plant samples were systematically collected from…
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Aphrodisiac Activity of Clove Leaves (Syzygium aromaticum L.) Ethanol Extract and Fractions in Wistar rats
Erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation are prevalent male sexual dysfunctions affecting various age groups. This study explores the potential aphrodisiac effects of Clove leaves (Syzygium aromaticum L.), a plant rich in secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins…
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Boswellia dalzielii Methanol Stem Bark Extract Demonstrates Significant Analgesic Activity in Swiss Albino Mice
Medicinal plants are gaining popularity as safer and more natural alternatives to orthodox medicines for managing health challenges and diseases. One such plant is Boswellia dalzielii, a renowned tree in northern Nigeria extensively used due to its ethnomedicinal importance. To determine the…