Greens in the Gaps: Diversity and the Ecological Potential of Urban Spontaneous Vegetation in Sidewalk Ecosystems.

Green spaces are essential for urban environments, but urban expansion often results in fragmented patches and narrow pavements unsuitable for tree growth. Consequently, there is a pressing need for alternative vegetation in urban landscapes where tree planting is impractical. Urban spontaneous vegetation (USV)-plants that establish naturally without cultivation-shows promise for urban landscaping, and yet has been underexplored in urban ecology.

Integrative Wound-Healing Effects of Extract and Schaftoside Through Anti-Inflammatory, Endothelial-Protective, and Antiviral Mechanisms.

(Burm.f.) Lindau is a Southeast Asian medicinal plant traditionally used for treating skin inflammation and infections.

Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Rice Varieties Cultivated by Mon-Khmer-Speaking Ethnic Communities in Thailand.

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has been a vital staple crop in East and Southeast Asia for thousands of years, playing a key role in the development of human civilizations. Over time, different ethnic groups in these regions have selected rice varieties that suit their tastes and local growing conditions.

Molecular Mechanisms of var. Against Gastric Cancer: Metabolite Analysis, Signaling Pathways, and Protein Targets.

Ginseng ( var. ) is a traditional medicinal plant with anticancer properties. We aimed to assess the biological activity, potential targets, and molecular mechanisms of var.

Genome diversity and signatures of natural selection in mainland Southeast Asia.

Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA) has rich ethnic and cultural diversity with a population of nearly 300 million. However, people from MSEA are underrepresented in the current human genomic databases. Here we present the SEA3K genome dataset (phase I), generated by deep short-read whole-genome sequencing of 3,023 individuals from 30 MSEA populations, and long-read whole-genome sequencing of 37 representative individuals.

Ethnobotany, Cytotoxicity and Color Stability of Karen Natural Colorants.

Historically, natural pigments have been used to color textiles, food, and cosmetics, but the rise of synthetic dyes in the 19th century reduced their use. Recently, interest in plant-based pigments has surged due to health and environmental concerns. Among Thailand's ethnic groups, the Karen use plant colorants extensively, but their practices remain understudied.

Plants Used for Treating Hypertension Among Ethnic Groups in Northern Thailand.

The incidence of hypertension (HT) is rapidly increasing globally, and it is considered to be a critical public health problem. Due to the demand for medication and because various side effects of anti-hypertensive drugs have been reported, complementary and alternative therapies, including Thai Indigenous medicine (TIM), should be explored for treating HT. Medicinal plants traditionally used by multiple cultures over long time periods in HT treatment are more likely to be pharmacologically active and might provide useful data, leading to anti-hypertensive drug discovery.

Identified prenylated polyphenols from Mesua ferrea L. and their stimulatory effect on glucose uptake in 3 T3-L1 adipocytes.

Mesua ferrea L. has traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its antidiabetic properties, and contemporary pharmacological studies have confirmed its hypoglycemic activity. While, the specific components responsible for these effects have not yet been fully elucidated.

Culinary and medicinal wonders of the wild: An ethnobotanical review of native herbs and spices in Thailand.

This ethnobotanical review explores the culinary and medicinal uses of wild herbs and spices in Thailand, with an emphasis on documenting traditional knowledge and their ethnomedicinal uses. Analyzing 76 ethnobotanical studies, we identified 248 use reports encompassing 46 species, 10 families, and 26 genera, predominantly focusing on the flora of northern Thailand. The most frequently utilized wild herbs and spices include (64.

α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Polyphenols From Mesua ferrea L. Leaves.

Mesua ferrea L. is used in Ayurvedic and Thai medicine for treating various diseases, including diabetes. This study aimed to isolate and identify the bioactive constituents from M.

An Investigation of the Effect of the Traditional Naxi Herbal Formula Against Liver Cancer Through Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and In Vitro Experiments.

: The formula Chong-Lou-Yao-Fang (CLYF) is an herbal medicinal formulation developed by the indigenous Naxi people for treating liver cancer. This study was to reveal the biological activity, potential targets, and molecular mechanisms of CLYF for cancer treatment. : Network pharmacology, microarray data analysis, survival analysis, and molecular docking were employed to predict potential compounds, targets, and pathways for the treatment of liver cancer.

Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Study of var. in Yunnan Province, China.

The traditional medicinal knowledge in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China have been poorly studied. var. (PPvY) is widely cultivated and used as indigenous traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat cancer in northwest Yunnan.

Multifunctional Nanoemulsified Extract: Synergistic Anti-Pathogenic, Anti-Biofilm, Anti-Inflammatory, and Metabolic Modulation Effects against Periodontitis.

This study investigates the therapeutic potential of extracts, focusing on the 95% ethanol (95E) extract and its nanoemulsified form, against oral pathogens and their bioactive effects. The findings demonstrate potent antibacterial activity against and , essential for combating periodontal diseases, and significant anti-biofilm properties crucial for plaque management. Additionally, the extracts exhibit promising inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase enzymes, indicating potential for diabetes management through glucose metabolism regulation.

Ethnobotany and phytochemistry of plants used to treat musculoskeletal disorders among Skaw Karen, Thailand.

Context: Musculoskeletal system disorders (MSD) are prevalent around the world affecting the health of people, especially farmers who work hard in the field. Karen farmers use many medicinal plants to treat MSD.

Objective: This study collects traditional plant-based remedies used by the Skaw Karen to treat MSD and evaluates their active phytochemical compounds.

Clinacanthus nutans genetic diversity and its association with anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial activities.

Clinacanthus nutans (Burm. f.) Lindau has been extensively utilized in Thai folk medicine.

Women's wellness in the mountains: An exploration of medicinal plants among tibeto-burman groups in Thailand.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: This study offers valuable insight into the traditional healing practices of women's healthcare within four Tibeto-Burman groups. By focusing on women's wellness, the research sheds light on the often-neglected yet significant contributions made by women in the field of traditional medicine.

Aims Of The Study: The study seeks to address the gap of studies on the ethnobotany of women healthcare of the Tibeto-Burman groups in Thailand and to analyst the factors that could affect the diversity of ethnobotanical knowledge.

Phytochemical Profiles and Anticancer Effects of L. Extract Relating to Reactive Oxygen Species Modulation on Patient-Derived Cells from Breast and Lung Cancers.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to cancer growth and metastasis. Using antioxidants to modulate cellular ROS levels is a promisingstrategy for cancer prevention and treatment. L.

Cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic effects of botanical drugs derived from the indigenous cultivated medicinal plant var. .

Cancer is one of the top two leading causes of death worldwide. Ethnobotanical research, it is one of methods, which is able to discover effective anticancer drugs based on "prototype" of indigenous people's historical experiences and practices. The rhizomes of var.

Indian genetic heritage in Southeast Asian populations.

The great ethnolinguistic diversity found today in mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA) reflects multiple migration waves of people in the past. Maritime trading between MSEA and India was established at the latest 300 BCE, and the formation of early states in Southeast Asia during the first millennium CE was strongly influenced by Indian culture, a cultural influence that is still prominent today. Several ancient Indian-influenced states were located in present-day Thailand, and various populations in the country are likely to be descendants of people from those states.

Evaluation on Antidiabetic Properties of Medicinal Plants from Myanmar.

Objectives: To explore the effective and safe medicines for treating diabetes.

Methods: Hydroalcoholic extracts of 130 medicinal plants belonging to 66 families were evaluated using porcine pancreatic lipase (PPL) inhibition and glucose uptake methods together with a literature review.

Results: The extracts of 22 species showed the PPL inhibition activity; 18 extracts of 15 species stimulated glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Ethnochemometric of plants traditionally utilised as local detergents in the forest dependent culture.

The purpose of this study is to access the existing awareness of nearly forgotten Thai detergent plants by the use of chemometrics tool. A Northern Thai forest dependent community was chosen as it played vital role on knowledge retaining of plant utilisations. For initial perception, ethnobotanical survey was conducted to determine usage of plants by the community.

Autosomal Microsatellite Investigation Reveals Multiple Genetic Components of the Highlanders from Thailand.

The hill tribes of northern Thailand comprise nine officially recognized groups: the Austroasiatic-speaking (AA) Khmu, Htin and Lawa; the Hmong-Mien-speaking (HM) IuMien and Hmong; and the Sino-Tibetan-speaking (ST) Akha, Karen, Lahu and Lisu. Except the Lawa, the rest of the hill tribes migrated into their present habitats only very recently. The Thai hill tribes were of much interest to research groups focusing on study of cultural and genetic variation because of their unique languages and cultures.

Nutrient and Mineral Compositions of Wild Leafy Vegetables of the Karen and Lawa Communities in Thailand.

Wild food plants are commonly used in the traditional diets of indigenous people in many parts of the world, including northern Thailand. The potential contribution of wild food plants to the nutrition of the Karen and Lawa communities remains poorly understood. Wild food plants, with a focus on leafy vegetables, were ranked by the Cultural Food Significance Index (CFSI) based on semi-structured interviews.

Ethnomedicinal Plant Knowledge of the Karen in Thailand.

The Thai Karen, the largest hill-tribe in Thailand, guard substantial ethnomedicinal plant knowledge, as documented in several studies that targeted single villages. Here, we have compiled information from all the reliable and published sources to present a comprehensive overview of the Karen ethnomedicinal plant knowledge. Our dataset covers 31 Karen villages distributed over eight provinces in Thailand.

Medicinal Plants for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders among Karen in Thailand.

Millions of people suffer from Musculoskeletal System Disorders (MSDs), including Karen people who work hard in the fields for their subsistence and have done so for generations. This has forced the Karen to use many medicinal plants to treat MSDs. We gathered data from 15 original references covering 27 Karen communities and we document 461 reports of the use of 175 species for treating MSDs among the Karen people in Thailand.