Evaluation of Chemical Composition, Acaricidal, and Repellent Activities of L. (Asteraceae) Essential Oil Against Gall Mite Keifer (Acarina: Eriophyidae).

The increasing environmental and health concerns about synthetic pesticides have compelled researchers to investigate more sustainable, plant-based substitutes for pest management. Due to their unique modes of action and biodegradability, essential oils (EOs) represent effective bio-pesticides. This study examines the biological activities of (Asteraceae) EO (AVEO) against Keifer (Eriophyidae), a destructive gall mite on (Fabaceae), using fumigation, contact toxicity, and repellency assays for the first time.

Phytochemical Analysis and Protective Effect of Desmodium gyrans DC in Doxorubicin-induced Cardiomyopathy and Isoproterenol-induced Myocardial Infarction.

Desmodium gyrans DC (Fabaceae) has been widely used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine as a cardiotonic and for wound healing. There is not much scientific literature supporting the medicinal use of the plant. The present study aimed to evaluate the cardioprotective effect of the methanolic extract of D.

Methanol Extract of (Lam.) Ding Hou Leaves Inhibits Carrageenan- and Formalin-Induced Paw Edema in Mice.

Inflammation is a physiological condition that when unattended causes serious health concerns over the long term. Several phytocompounds have emerged as promising sources of anti-inflammatory agents. is a traditional medicine for inflammatory and toxicity insults; however, this has not been scientifically confirmed.

Phytochemical Characterization, Fumigant and Contact Toxicity Activities of Four Essential Oils Against Eriophyid Gall Mite, Aceria pongamiae Keifer (Acarina: Eriophyidae).

Plant-derived essential oils (EO) offer a natural alternative to chemical pesticides for eco-friendly pest control approaches. Aceria pongamiae Keifer, a notorious pest that affects Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre has mainly been controlled using synthetic acaricides leading to resistance development and environmental issues.

Natural Bioactive Compounds and Human Health.

Natural bioactive compounds encompass a vast array of molecules derived from plants, fungi, marine organisms, and other natural sources [...

Morin hydrate downregulates inflammation-mediated nitric oxide overproduction and potentiates antioxidant mechanism against anticancer drug doxorubicin oxidative hepatorenal toxicity in rats.

Objective: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a frontline antineoplastic drug that kills cancer cells through genotoxic mechanism; however, it induces organ toxicities. This study assayed whether morin hydrate (MOH) could abrogate DOX hepatorenal toxicity in rats.

Materials And Methods: There were 4 groups of rats: Control, MOH, DOX and MOH + DOX.

Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Sasidh. & Sujanapal, an Endemic Medicinal Plant to the Western Ghats.

Ethnomedicinal plants are important sources of drug candidates, and many of these plants, especially in the Western Ghats, are underexplored. , a genus within the Fabaceae family, thrives in the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, Kerala, India, and holds significant ethnobotanical importance. However, many species remain understudied in terms of their biological efficacy, while some lack scientific validation for their traditional uses.

Synthesis of Bis-Chalcones and Evaluation of Its Effect on Peroxide-Induced Cell Death and Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Cytokine Production.

Plant secondary metabolites are important sources of biologically active compounds with wide pharmacological potentials. Among the different classes, the chalcones form integral pharmacologically active agents. Natural chalcones and bis-chalcones exhibit high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in various experiments.

Root Bark Extract of Vent. Inhibits Solid and Ascites Tumors and Prevents the Development of DMBA-Induced Skin Papilloma Formation.

is a traditionally used plant in Ayurvedic and folk medicines. The plant is useful for the management of gastrointestinal diseases as well as skin diseases. In the present study, we analyzed the antitumor potential of in Dalton's lymphoma ascites tumor cells (DLA) and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC)-induced solid and ascites tumors.

Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Anti-Bacterial, and Anti-Cancer Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from Risso Peel Waste Remains after Commercial Use.

Citrus plants are widely utilized for edible purposes and medicinal utility throughout the world. However, because of the higher abundance of the antimicrobial compound D-Limonene, the peel waste cannot be disposed of by biogas production. Therefore, after the extraction of D-Limonene from the peel wastes, it can be easily disposed of.

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity, and Larvicidal Activities of Selected Synthetic Bis-Chalcones.

Plants are known to have numerous phytochemicals and other secondary metabolites with numerous pharmacological and biological properties. Among the various compounds, polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, alkaloids, and terpenoids are the predominant ones that have been explored for their biological potential. Among these, chalcones and bis-chalcones are less explored for their biological potential under in vitro experiments, cell culture models, and animal studies.

Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Leaf Essential Oils of , and .

species are widely used as a food additive and also in various medicinal purposes. The plant is a rich source of essential oil and is predominantly extracted from the rhizomes. On the other hand, the leaves of the plants are usually considered as an agrowaste.

Phytochemical Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anticancer, and Enzyme-Inhibitory Activities of (C.B. Clarke) Pamp.

Plants have been employed in therapeutic applications against various infectious and chronic diseases from ancient times. Various traditional medicines and folk systems have utilized numerous plants and plant products, which act as sources of drug candidates for modern medicine. Artemisia is a genus of the Asteraceae family with more than 500 species; however, many of these species are less explored for their biological efficacy, and several others are lacking scientific explanations for their uses.

Trends and Technological Advancements in the Possible Food Applications of Spirulina and Their Health Benefits: A Review.

Spirulina is a kind of blue-green algae (BGA) that is multicellular, filamentous, and prokaryotic. It is also known as a cyanobacterium. It is classified within the phylum known as blue-green algae.

Phytochemicals and Nanoparticles in the Modulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR Kinases and its Implications in the Development and Progression of Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence.

Background: Gastrointestinal cancer are the major form of cancer in developing countries, which comprises gastric cancer (GC), hepatic cancer (HCC), colorectal cancers (CRC), etc.; they account for a large number of cancer-related deaths globally. Gastrointestinal cancers generally have a multifactorial origin, where both genetic and dietary factors play prominent roles.

Utilization of Pomelo () Peel Waste into Bioactive Essential Oils: Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Properties.

The wastes generated during the post-harvest handling of various agricultural commodities is rather under-utlilized. The peels of citrus fruits are often discarded as waste. Citrus peels are rich in essential oils and exhibit toxicity towards various insect species.

Antimicrobial and Larvicidal Activities of Different Ocimum Essential Oils Extracted by Ultrasound-Assisted Hydrodistillation.

Infectious diseases and their vectors have remained a concern for human population from their historical origin. Microbial pathogens have also emerged as a potent threat to the healthcare systems even in developed countries. Essential oils remain a less explored method for infectious disease control; besides, the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of essential oil production has emerged as promising source of bioactive volatiles over conventional methods.

Analysis of the chemical composition of root essential oil from Indian sarsaparilla () and its application as an ecofriendly insecticide and pharmacological agent.

The Indian sarsaparilla () is a commonly used plant in Indian traditional medicine of Ayurveda for the preparation of various non-alcoholic beverages. However, limited studies are available on the essential oil of roots (HRO); therefore, the study evaluated the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities of root essential oil as well as insecticide potential against the common pests of stored food materials (, and ). The repellant efficacy of HRO was found to be high against (8.

Pharmacological Potentials and Nutritional Values of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits of India: Emphasis on their Anticancer Bioactive Components.

Background: Fruits are an important dietary component, which supply vitamins, minerals, as well as dietary fiber. In addition, they are rich sources of various biological and pharmacologically active compounds. Among these, temperate fruits are well studied for their pharmacological potentials, whereas tropical/subtropical fruits are less explored for their health impacts.

Chemical Composition, Insecticidal and Mosquito Larvicidal Activities of Allspice () Essential Oil.

Essential oils are biologically and environmentally safe pesticidal compounds yielded from aromatic plants. Spices are important sources of essential oils, and they are widely used in the medicine, food, and various other industries. Among the different spices, Allspice () is underexplored in terms of its biological efficacy and a limited number of studies are available on the chemical composition of Allspice essential oil (AEO); thus, the present study evaluated the larvicidal property, the repellency, and the fumigant toxicity against common pests of stored products of AEO.

Chemical Composition of Leaf and Flower Essential Oils and Analysis of Their Antibacterial, Insecticidal, and Larvicidal Properties.

is widely used in traditional medicines, and the different parts of the plant, such as bark, leaves, and flowers, are used for essential oil production. The present study compared the chemical composition of the essential oil of extracted from the leaves and flowers. In addition, efficacy of these essential oils against the two common pests and was also evaluated.