The taxonomic classification of the genus Vernonia Schreb is complex and, as yet, unclear. We here report the use of untargeted metabolomics approaches, followed by multivariate analyses methods and a phytochemical characterization of ten Vernonia species. Metabolic fingerprints were obtained by accurate mass measurements and used to determine the phytochemical similarities and differences betw...

Salvia genus is one of the largest genera of the Lamiaceae family. Its species have been used for a wide variety of disorders in the local traditional medicine systems. Therefore, the genus has been the subject of several phytochemical and biological studies. The aim of the study was to identify the major antioxidant compound(s) from the methanol extract of Salvia verticillata using activity-gu...

The Indian Traditional Medicines System has long used Siddha polyherbal formulations for different viral diseases. ingredients of these formulas have been proven to be antiviral. study focuses on in silico computational evaluation phytoconstituents the official formulation Kabasura, Thonthasura, and Vishasura Kudineer, which were widely treating fever respiratory infections may influence curren...

Leucas zeylanica is one of the most precious gifts nature to entire civilization. It offers folkloric system a dependable option heal numerous diseases like- burning urination, toothaches, common skin diseases, gout, inflammatory conditions, rheumatic abdominal pain, worms, anorexia, colic, flatulence, etc. Many these ancient practices have got their scientific resemblances using as an agent fo...

BACKGROUND/AIM Phenolic compounds isolated from Dendrobium ellipsophyllum Tang & Wang (Orchidaceae) have been shown to possess potential pharmacological activity; however, their anticancer as well as anti-metastasis activities are largely unknown. The aim of the present study was to isolate active compounds from D. ellipsophyllum and to explore the possible effects of phenolic compounds isolate...

Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a main extrinsic factor for skin aging. Chronic exposure of the skin to UV radiation causes the induction of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), such as MMP-1, and consequently results in alterations of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and skin photoaging. Flavonoids are considered as potent anti-photoaging agents due to their UV-absorbing and antioxidant propert...

BACKGROUND Leucaena leucocephala is native to Southern Mexico and Northern Central America, but is now naturalized throughout the tropics. The phyto-chemical data of L. leucocephala revealed the presence of terpenes, flavonoids, coumarins and sterols. Various parts of L. leucocephala have been reported to have medicinal properties. MATERIALS AND METHODS Flavonoids were isolated from the aeria...

According to the traditional usage of the plant for antiinflammation and analgesia, Leucas aspera was tested for its prostaglandin (PG) inhibitory and antioxidant activities. The extract showed both activities, i.e., inhibition at 3 x 10(-4) g/ml against PGE(1)- and PGE(2)-induced contractions in guinea pig ileum and a 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging effect. The separat...