Bionatura,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 1 - 9
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
The
Covid-19
pandemic
revealed
a
complex
health
problem
for
people
and
national
systems.
Faced
with
the
initial
ignorance
of
behavior
SARS-COV-2
virus
in
populations,
turned
to
relief
alternative
medicines.
In
Ecuador,
use
traditional
or
western
medicine
systematic
approach
conventional
are
evident
realities.
Our
work
aimed
assess
knowledge,
attitudes
practices
regarding
formal
treat
disease
contagion.
An
open,
personal
confidential
survey
was
carried
out,
158
questions
on
general
data,
ethnicity,
status,
covid-19
tests,
self-medication,
medicinal
plants
other
chemical
products,
antibiotics
antiparasitics,
among
data.
control
patients,
six
months
after
finishing
survey,
they
were
asked
about
acceptance
vaccine
decision
be
vaccinated
not.
results
3,000
persons
(50%
female
50%
male)
show
frequent
medicine,
even
personnel
university
studies.
study's
conclusions
reflect
that
choose
any
therapies
have
access
mix
treatments
ones
unproven
toxic.
Keywords:
attitudes,
practices,
covid-19,
Phytomedicine Plus,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 100206 - 100206
Published: Dec. 18, 2021
Glycyrrhiza
glabra
L.
(G.
glabra)
commonly
known
as
liquorice
is
one
of
the
highly
exploited
and
utilized
medicinal
plant
world.
Since
ancient
times
considered
an
auspicious
valuable
traditional
medicine
across
world
for
treatment
various
ailments.Several
electronic
online
scientific
databases
such
Science
Direct,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Scifinder,
Google
Scholar,
books
reports
were
assessed
collecting
information.
All
collected
information
was
classified
into
different
sections
to
meet
objective
paper.The
database
search
yielded
3908
articles
from
countries.
Out
them
ninety-eight
published
between
1956
2021
included,
corresponding
all
detailed
review
on
G.
research
anti-inflammatories,
antivirals
immunomodulatory
through
pre-clinical
clinical
models.
From
selective
area
studies
its
bioactive
components
it
established
(including
molecular
mechanisms)
a
suitable
remedy
per
current
requirement
pandemic
situation
arise
respiratory
tract
infection.Different
relevant
have
been
thoroughly
reviewed
gain
insight
utility
constituents
effects
with
special
emphasized
prevention
COVID-19
infection
possible
mechanism
action
at
level.
Proposed
directions
future
are
also
outlined
encourage
researchers
find
out
mechanistic
targets
useful
value
added
products
in
investigations.
Journal Of Advanced Pharmacy Education And Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 25 - 28
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Aggregatibacter
actinomycetemcomitans
(Aa)
is
one
of
the
causes
periodontitis.
Although
severe
periodontitis
can
be
treated
locally
with
chlorhexidine,
prolonged
usage
medication
have
negative
consequences.
Consequently,
to
take
over
for
other
options
are
required.
The
purpose
this
study
determine
which
plants
a
stronger
antibacterial
effect
on
Aa
as
well
if
Gardenia
jasminoides
J.
Ellis
(GJ)
and
Celosia
cristata
Linn.
(CC)
any
at
all.
G
Health SA Gesondheid,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Background:
Indigenous
Knowledge
Systems
(IKS)
have
long
been
central
to
African
communities,
providing
critical
solutions
health
and
disaster
challenges.
Traditional
medicine,
a
significant
component
of
IKS,
continues
play
vital
role
in
addressing
needs,
especially
rural
areas.Aim:
This
study
sought
gain
insights
on
the
use
traditional
medicine
address
COVID-19
pandemic
five
villages
Joe
Morolong
Local
Municipality,
Northern
Cape,
South
Africa.Setting:
The
was
conducted
Africa.Methods:
By
adopting
qualitative
research
design
with
phenomenological
approach,
investigated
participants’
lived
experiences.
Focus
group
discussions
were
100
participants,
conveniently
sampled
based
availability.
Data
analysed
using
thematic
analysis,
uncovering
key
themes
patterns..Results:
Findings
revealed
that
most
participants
their
households
relied
treat
symptoms.
identified
seven
medicinal
plants
commonly
used
community
detailed
preparation
administration
methods.
findings
demonstrate
essential
fostering
resilience
during
pandemic,
complementing
conventional
healthcare
services.Conclusion:
underscores
potential
particularly
biological
hazards
such
as
COVID-19.Contribution:
highlights
importance
integrating
practices
into
risk
reduction
strategies
enhance
vulnerable
communities.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Background
COVID-19
is
an
infectious
disease
that
led
to
over
3
million
deaths
globally
during
the
pandemic.
Herbal
medicine
(HM)
has
become
popular
pandemic;
however,
it
unclear
whether
this
reliance
on
HM
affected
conventional
medical
practices,
including
hospital
utilisation.
Objective
The
study’s
objective
was
examine
usage
of
from
January
2021
December
amidst
pandemic
and
its
association
with
non-hospital
utilisation
among
Malaysians.
Method
A
cross-sectional
study
conducted
Malaysian
population
aged
18
years
older.
Findings
393
respondents
diverse
ethno-religious
backgrounds
(Malays
26.5%,
Chinese
34.1%,
Indians
34.6%,
Indigenous
peoples
3.3%
others
15%)
participated
in
study,
59%
being
females
(n
=
232).
Most
286,
72.8%)
reported
fear
visiting
hospitals
As
a
result,
51.4%
202)
turned
as
alternative
due
availability
38,
18.8%)
cost-effectiveness
36,
17.8%).
consumers
133,
33.8%)
preferred
certified
by
Ministry
Health
(MOH),
Malaysia
purchased
them
pharmacy
retailers
114,
29%).
significant
(P
<
0.05)
between
consumption
found.
Nearly
half
186,
47.3%)
alleviated
severity
their
symptoms.
Logistic
regression
revealed
users
were
1.96
times
more
likely
not
utilise
than
non-HM
user.
Conclusion
Overall,
based
personal
knowledge
significantly
associated
Fear
one
several
contributing
factors
trend.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 2, 2022
Cardiotonic
steroids
(CTS)
are
a
group
of
compounds
existing
in
animals
and
plants.
CTS
commonly
referred
to
cardiac
glycosides
(CGs)
which
composed
sugar
residues,
unsaturated
lactone
rings
steroid
cores.
Their
traditional
mechanism
action
is
inhibit
sodium-potassium
ATPase
strengthen
the
heart
regulate
rate,
so
it
currently
widely
used
treatment
cardiovascular
diseases
such
as
failure
tachyarrhythmia.
It
worth
noticing
that
recent
studies
have
found
an
avalanche
inestimable
values
applications
many
fields
anti-tumor,
anti-virus,
neuroprotection,
immune
regulation
through
multi-molecular
mechanisms.
Thus,
pharmacological
activities
extensive
prospects,
would
provide
direction
for
new
drug
research
development.
Here,
we
review
potential
system
other
systems.
We
also
suggestions
clinical
practical
strategies
CTS,
diseases.
Four
main
themes
will
be
discussed,
relation
impact
on
1)
tumors,
2)
viral
infections,
3)
nervous
4)
immune-inflammation-related
Plants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(14), P. 1862 - 1862
Published: July 17, 2022
In
late
December
2019,
the
first
cases
of
COVID-19
emerged
as
an
outbreak
in
Wuhan,
China
that
later
spread
vastly
around
world,
evolving
into
a
pandemic
and
one
worst
global
health
crises
modern
history.
The
causative
agent
was
identified
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2).
Although
several
vaccines
were
authorized
for
emergency
use,
constantly
emerging
new
viral
mutants
limited
treatment
options
drastically
highlighted
need
developing
efficient
this
disease.
One
most
important
components
to
target
purpose
is
main
protease
(Mpro).
This
enzyme
excellent
potential
drug,
it
essential
replication
has
no
closely
related
homologues
humans,
making
its
inhibitors
unlikely
be
toxic.
Our
review
describes
variety
approaches
could
applied
search
among
plant-derived
compounds,
including
virtual
silico
screening
(a
data-driven
approach),
which
structure-based
or
fragment-guided,
classical
approach
high-throughput
screening,
antiviral
activity
cell-based
assays.
We
will
focus
on
classes
compounds
reported
Mpro,
phenols
polyphenols,
alkaloids,
terpenoids.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: May 18, 2023
Licorice
(Gan-Cao
in
Chinese)
is
one
of
the
most
famous
herbal
medicines
around
world.
The
fermentation
probiotics
and
herbs
can
change
chemical
constituents
significantly
improve
efficacy.
However,
it
still
unknown
whether
licorice
fermented
with
would
produce
beneficial
therapeutic
effects.
This
study
aimed
to
comprehensively
analyze
via
quasi-targeted
metabolomics,
predict
potential
efficacy
products
diverse
bioinformatic
methods,
further
verify
through
vitro
vivo
experiments.
As
a
result,
1,435
compounds
were
identified
totally.
Among
them,
424
natural
medicinal
classified
potentially
important
bioactivities,
including
11
anthocyanins,
10
chalcones
dihydrochalcones,
25
flavanones,
45
flavones
flavonols,
117
flavonoids,
34
isoflavonoids,
21
phenols
its
derivatives,
20
phenylpropanoids
polyketides,
96
terpenoids
coumarins
derivatives.
Interestingly,
prediction
showed
that
targets
some
related
neurodegeneration,
oxidoreductase
activity
response
stress.
In
tests
verified
had
excellent
effects
DPPH
clearance,
anti-oxidation,
anti-neurodegeneration,
anti-stress.
Thus,
this
provide
reference
method
for
research
development
licorice-related
products.