Medicinal Plants Used for Treating Mild Covid-19 Symptoms Among Thai Karen and Hmong

Article Chemistry, Applied

New phenolic acids from the whole herb of Elephantopus scaber Linn. and their anti-inflammatory activity

Lu Fu et al.

Summary: Two new phenolic acids were isolated from Elephantopus scaber, showing moderate anti-inflammatory activity.

NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences

Traditional medicinal plants used by the Mon people in Myanmar

Yunn Mi Mi Kyaw et al.

Summary: The study documented 158 medicinal plant species used by the Mon people, with 78 therapeutic uses classified into 16 disease categories. Fabaceae was the most represented plant family, and leaf was the most commonly used plant part. Decoction and oral administration were the top preparation and administration methods.

JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY (2021)

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Article Biochemical Research Methods

Antiviral activity of bioactive phytocompounds against coronavirus: An update

Riya Bhattacharya et al.

Summary: Viral infections have become a major cause of diseases worldwide due to increasing trends of migration, urbanization, and global mobility. Researchers are turning to plants as potential sources of antiviral agents, but limitations exist due to lack of experimental evidence and safety studies for most plant compounds. Further research is needed to validate the therapeutic uses of plant-based medicine, including antivirals, for wide application.

JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS (2021)

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Review Plant Sciences

Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees and its major constituent andrographolide as potential antiviral agents

Maoyuan Jiang et al.

Summary: Andrographis paniculata is widely used in subtropical regions for treating various ailments and has potential antiviral properties.

JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY (2021)

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Review Plant Sciences

Phyllanthus emblica: A comprehensive review of its therapeutic benefits

Bashir Ahmad et al.

Summary: Phyllanthus emblica L is an important medicinal plant with rich nutrition, therapeutic potential, and various health benefits, which has been widely used for treating various health issues and has been validated and documented for many therapeutic effects.

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY (2021)

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Article Biodiversity Conservation

The use of medicinal plants to prevent COVID-19 in Nepal

Dipak Khadka et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of medicinal plants in Nepal has increased, with most respondents recommending them to prevent the virus. A total of 60 plants were recorded in the study, with the majority of respondents obtaining medicinal plants from their home gardens. The use of medicinal plants was significantly associated with respondents' education level, location, treatment methods, gender, and age class.

JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences

Chemical constituents of Blumea balsamifera

Tran Thi Hong Hanh et al.

Summary: Phytochemical studies of Blumea balsamifera branches and leaves resulted in the identification of ten secondary metabolites, with three of them being new compounds. Two compounds showed moderate to weak cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines, while another compound exhibited weak activity against all tested cancer cell lines.

PHYTOCHEMISTRY LETTERS (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health