Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(2), P. 47 - 52
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Traditional
extraction
methods
involve
the
use
of
polar
solvents
and/or
high
temperatures.
Both
are
often
energy
or
timeconsuming
and
require
additional
purification
steps.
This
compromises
quality
extracts
obtained.
Non-thermal
plasma
pretreatment
for
is
a
promising
technique
that
could
increase
sustainability
process
while
following
principles
hurdle
technology.
In
this
work,
we
investigated
effects
treatment
on
aqueous
antioxidant
compounds
from
herbal
tea
by-products.
Stinging
nettle,
hoary
willowherb,
St.
John's
Wort
were
treated
with
at
different
time
intervals.
The
obtained
analyzed
their
capacity
total
phenolic
content.
Their
potential
as
growth
media
Ligilactobacillus
sp.
was
also
investigated.
Hoary
willowherb
showed
highest
content
activity.
While
slightly
decreased
these
extracts,
it
improved
microbial
growth.
contrast
to
stinging
nettle
extracts'
not
affected
by
treatment.
These
better
bacterial
When
added
25%
v/v
Mrs
broth,
achieved
rate
similar
pure
broth
(~10⁹
CFU/ml),
demonstrating
biomass
production
food
feed
supplementation.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 1186 - 1186
Published: March 6, 2025
The
Chamaenerion
genus,
particularly
angustifolium
and
latifolium,
is
recognized
for
its
rich
phytochemical
composition
extensive
medicinal
properties.
These
species
are
abundant
in
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
tannins,
which
contribute
to
their
potent
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
anticancer
activities.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
constituents,
with
an
emphasis
on
how
processing
methods,
including
fermentation,
influence
bioactivity.
Notably,
fermentation
enhances
the
levels
key
bioactive
compounds,
such
as
oenothein
B,
gallic
acid,
ellagic
thereby
increasing
pharmacological
potential.
Additionally,
this
evaluates
biological
activities
relation
chemical
composition,
while
also
considering
limitations
current
studies,
lack
vivo
or
clinical
trials.
literature
was
sourced
from
scientific
databases,
PubMed,
Scopus,
ScienceDirect,
covering
research
2010
2024.
Future
studies
should
focus
optimizing
extraction
elucidating
synergistic
bioactivities,
conducting
in-depth
trials
validate
efficacy
safety.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 322 - 322
Published: April 25, 2025
Despite
the
potential
of
film
dressings
for
wound
healing,
many
formulations
lack
an
optimized
design
in
order
to
ensure
that
ingredients
were
carefully
chosen
increase
product’s
efficacy
and
stability,
while
also
ensuring
patient’s
comfort
during
treatment.
Moreover,
commercially
available
do
not
contain
herbal
extracts
or
other
active
substances
with
healing
properties,
highlighting
a
gap
market
need
further
research
this
direction.
The
aim
work
was
development
optimization
bio-inspired
formulation
complex
extract-loaded
film-dressing
be
used
care,
using
quality
by
approach.
After
setting
target
product
profile
critical
attributes
undergoing
risk
assessment,
experiments
implemented.
All
selected
biodegradable,
aligning
current
natural
approach,
based
on
their
biocompatibility
reduced
environmental
impact.
A
D-optimal
experimental
plan
used,
which
types
concentrations
film-forming
agents
plasticizers
varied:
xanthan
gum,
acacia
sodium
carboxymethylcellulose
glycerol,
1,3-propanediol,
xylitol,
respectively.
contained
polyvinyl
alcohol
previously
studied
extract.
films
characterized
terms
uniformity
mass,
thickness,
swelling
degree,
folding
endurance,
adhesive,
mechanical
properties.
achieved
maximizing
adhesive
hardness,
deformation
at
target,
elongation
break.
characterized,
vitro
total
polyphenolic
content
release
from
evaluated.
Following
understanding
influences
factors
characteristics,
composition
determined
as
follows:
5%
alcohol,
0.25%
10%
20%
exhibited
high
degree
(627.28%),
properties
(adhesive
force
28.00
g
adhesiveness
0.20
mJ),
elasticity
(deformation
29.80%,
break
106.90%),
well
good
(hardness
2616.00
g),
are
suitable
characteristics
use
wounds.
sustained
release,
maximum
polyphenols
88.00%
after
8
h.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 521 - 521
Published: April 27, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
optimize
the
extraction
of
phytocompounds
intended
for
wound
care
applications
from
three
plant
species,
Sambucus
nigra
L.
flowers
and
Epilobium
hirsutum
Lythrum
salicaria
aerial
parts,
by
using
a
Quality
Design
approach.
The
effects
different
methods
(ultra-turrax
ultrasonic-assisted
extraction),
ethanol
concentrations
(30%,
50%,
70%),
times
(3,
5,
10
min)
were
studied,
during
optimization
step,
polyphenol
flavonoid
contents
maximized.
phytochemical
profiles
optimized
HEs
(herbal
extracts)
assessed
LC-MS/MS
methods.
antioxidant
capacity
was
determined
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
radical
scavenging
capacity)
TEAC
(Trolox
equivalent
capacity),
FRAP
(ferric
reducing
power)
assays,
while
antibacterial
activity
evaluated
against
Escherichia
coli,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
MSSA—methicillin-sensitive
Staphylococcus
aureus
MRSA—methicillin-resistant
aureus).
Cell
viability
healing
potential
on
keratinocytes
fibroblasts.
anti-inflammatory
effect
fibroblasts
measuring
levels
interleukins
IL-6
IL-8
production
nitric
oxide
RAW
264.7
cells.
major
compounds
rutin
chlorogenic
acid.
HE
showed
strongest
activity,
demonstrated
high
cell
viability.
increased
capacities.
All
extracts
displayed
effects,
exhibited
best
in
vitro
wound-healing
effect.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 2994 - 2994
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Tocopherols,
potent
bioactive
compounds
with
anticancer
properties,
remain
understudied
in
herbal
medicinal
plants,
presenting
a
significant
knowledge
gap
the
field
of
natural
agents.
This
review
evaluates
tocopherol-containing
plants
for
their
potential,
analyzing
Scopus
publications
from
2016
to
2024.
Fifteen
were
identified
as
promising
candidates,
including
Bulbine
anguistifolia
Poelln,
Punica
granatum
L.,
Moringa
oleifera,
Kigelia
pinnata,
and
Typhonium
flagelliforme
Lodd.
The
explores
tocopherols’
mechanisms,
apoptosis
induction
cell
cycle
arrest.
Factors
influencing
effects
are
examined,
such
forms
(α,
β,
γ,
δ),
concentrations,
plant
parts
utilized,
stability
various
plants.
Additionally,
emerging
research
on
semi-synthetic
tocopherol
derivatives
is
analyzed,
highlighting
potential
adjuvants
chemotherapy
role
enhancing
drug
delivery
reducing
side
effects.
comprehensive
analysis
aims
advance
development
plant-based
pharmaceuticals
improve
cancer
treatment
strategies.
By
elucidating
mechanisms
this
provides
foundation
future
therapies.
It
emphasizes
need
further
investigation
into
these
plants’
potentially
leading
novel,
more
effective,
less
toxic
findings
presented
here
contribute
nuanced
understanding
how
can
be
leveraged
drugs.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 117 - 117
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Plants
species
of
the
Epilobium
genus
are
traditionally
used
to
treat
prostatitis
and
other
urinary
tract
disorders
particularly
rich
in
ellagitannins
flavonol
3-O-glycosides.
The
aim
this
work
was
evaluate
inhibitory
activity
different
extracts
from
E.
angustifolium
L.
parviflorum
Schreb.
their
major
bioactive
compound,
oenothein
B,
against
a
panel
Gram-positive
(Enterococcus
faecalis
ATCC
29212,
Enterococcus
BS,
Staphylococcus
aureus
25923,
29213,
43300)
Gram-negative
(Escherichia
coli
25922,
Escherichia
35218,
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
13883,
70063,
Proteus
mirabilis
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
27853)
bacteria
responsible
for
prostatitis.
Methods:
Aqueous
ethanolic
raw
were
prepared,
latter
further
purified
using
resin
AmberliteTM
XAD7HP.
Then,
an
HPLC-MS/MS
method
developed
quantification
marker
bioactives
levels
correlated
with
antimicrobial
activity.
Results:
Purified
richer
polyphenols
(330.80
367.66
mg/g
dry
extract
parvifolium,
respectively)
than
extracts.
Oenothein
B
predominant
compound
all
(119.98
327.57
extract).
minimum
concentrations
(MICs)
range
µg/mL
indicated
significant
antibacterial
activity,
which
higher
(MIC
values
4
16
8
1024
on
strains,
respectively).
Conclusions:
These
results
outline
outstanding
potential
as
therapeutic
alternatives
or
complementary
agents
conventional
antibiotic
treatments
infections.
International Journal of Phytoremediation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: March 26, 2025
The
photosynthetic
pigments,
antioxidant
properties,
and
heavy
metal
content
in
Reseda
lutea,
Epilobium
dodonaei,
Gentianella
ciliata
were
examined
response
to
stress
the
open
pit
of
an
abandoned
iron
mine.
soils
shallow,
alkaline,
severely
deficient
phosphorus,
potassium,
humus.
Heavy
concentrations
rhizospheres
followed
order
Fe
>
Mn
Pb
Zn
Cu
Ni
Cr
Cd
for
all
three
species,
with
Cu,
Zn,
exceeding
limits
established
by
Bosnian
legislation.
results
indicated
that
bioelements
within
permissible
set
FAO/WHO.
dodonaei
acted
as
a
accumulator.
highest
pigments
was
observed
this
species.
Positive
correlations
detected
between
total
phenolics,
flavonoids
E.
phenolic
acids
G.
ciliata.
Negative
noted
R.
phenolics
dodonaei.
Increased
proline
DPPH
associated
heightened
levels
These
findings
suggest
species
analyzed
employ
distinct
defense
mechanisms,
enabling
them
effectively
adapt
stress.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 1163 - 1163
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
This
study
explores
the
bioactive
potential
of
young
shoots
from
blackcurrant,
European
blueberry,
and
mountain
cranberry,
widely
employed
in
gemmotherapy
phytotherapy,
as
rich
sources
antioxidants,
antimicrobial
agents,
anti-inflammatory
components.
The
primary
aims
this
were
to
enhance
extraction
conditions
for
compounds
blackcurrant
using
Modde
software
experimental
design,
conduct
a
comprehensive
phytochemical
analysis
cranberry
shoot
extracts
through
LC–MS
analysis,
evaluate
vitro
biological
activities
these
optimized
extracts.
design
comprised
multiple
variables:
techniques,
solvent
type,
time,
apparent
pH,
solvent-to-vegetal
product
ratio.
responses
included
total
phenolic
content,
flavonoid
condensed
tannin
antioxidant
activity
determined
DPPH
assay.
Furthermore,
was
validated
cell
culture
experiments,
addition
cytotoxicity
assessments
conducted
on
both
normal
cancer
lines.
Extracts
obtained
Ultra-Turrax
70%
acetone
displayed
high
levels
polyphenolic
enhanced
potential,
regardless
origin.
revealed
predominant
occurrence
chlorogenic
acid,
hyperoside,
isoquercitrin
all
examined
samples.
also
significant
when
evaluated
These
results
provide
valuable
insights
into
potent
components
present
extracts,
paving
way
further
exploration
therapeutic
applications.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1182 - 1182
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
Medicinal
plants
are
a
valuable
reservoir
of
novel
pharmacologically
active
compounds.
ROS
and
free
radicals
primary
contributors
to
oxidative
stress,
condition
associated
with
the
onset
degenerative
diseases
such
as
cancer,
coronary
heart
disease,
vascular
disease.
In
this
study,
we
used
different
spectrophotometry
methods
demonstrate
antioxidant
properties
6
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 814 - 814
Published: June 20, 2024
Urinary
tract
infections
(UTIs)
are
a
widespread
condition
in
pets,
with
many
antibiotics
being
prescribed,
contributing
to
the
rise
antimicrobial
resistance,
which
is
worldwide
threat.
This
study's
main
objective
was
analyze
vitro
activity
of
