Traditional Herbs With Potential Wound Healing Properties

Medicinal plants have been necessary to conventional and non-customary types of prescriptions dating back to somewhere around 5000 years ago. Researchers progressively depend on current logical techniques and proof-based medication to demonstrate the viability of herbal medicines and spotlight on a better comprehension of the systems of their activity. Notwithstanding, data concerning quantitative human health advantages on natural remedies is yet uncommon, constraining their legitimate valuation. Traditional medicines are regularly utilized for the wound-healing process covering a wide zone of various skin-related infections. This chapter will give information about the wound-healing capability of plants that are useful for the advancement of new wound-healing formulations.

Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant activities in flower and leaves of Cassia fistula and Terminalia arjuna

The plants Cassia fistula and Terminalia arjuna are medicinally important and produce leaves and colourful blossoms that belong to the Caesalpinioideae of the legume family and the family of Combretaceae. The antioxidant, hydrogen peroxide, and phytochemical assessment (qualitative and quantitative) of methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Cassia fistula and Terminalia arjuna flowers and leaves were investigated in this work. In qualitative phytochemical evaluation, the presence of ten different chemicals of varying degrees and classes was observed, and alkaloids, steroids, tannis, glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, and terpinoids were confirmed during qualitative screening. During quantitative analysis, the Cassia fistula L. leaves showed the highest TFC (32.783A ± 0.073) and the TPC was observed highest in Terminalia arjuna flowers (42.800A ± 0.028). The highest DPPH percentage was recorded in C. fistula flowers (21.825A ± 0.069) compared to its lowest value observed in C. fistula leaves (10.660B ± 0.053). The highest hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) scavenging activity among both plants was found in C. fistula (12.526A ± 0.146) and the lowest in its leaves (7.1470B ± 0.045). The methanolic extracts showed promising antioxidant activity. The presence of bioactive components in the leaves and flowers of Terminalia arjuna and Cassia fistula suggests that these flowers and leaves might be used as a phytochemical source and are also effective and safe as natural remedies. The biochemical analysis proved that the extracts of Cassia fistula and Terminalia arjuna plants have glycosides, flavonoids, and alkaloids that play a role in antioxidant activity.

The New Face of Berries: A Review of Their Antiviral Proprieties

Due to rising consumer preference for natural remedies, the search for natural antiviral agents has accelerated considerably in recent years. Among the natural sources of compounds with potential antiviral proprieties, berries are interesting candidates, due to their association with health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, antimutagenic, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. The past two decades have witnessed a flurry of new findings. Studies suggest promising antiviral proprieties against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, particularly of cranberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, black raspberries, and pomegranates. The aim of this review is to assemble these findings, to list the implied mechanisms of action, and thereby point out promising subjects for research in this field, in the hope that compounds obtainable from natural sources such as berries may be used someday to treat, or even prevent, viral infections.

Literature review of 10 plants products for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antiviral properties

The global health pandemic of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) did not have specifically approved medication for the treatment. To maintain the human immunity power by natural remedies is the only way to prevent coronavirus infection. We designed a study protocol by selecting 10 natural plant active constituents that were claimed by traditional and investigational ways to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antiviral properties. We will analyze these selected 10 plants' active constituents by molecular docking analysis. This article is a literature review of selected 10 plants products including Coffea Arabica, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Zizyphus vulgaris, Sisymbrium irio, Borago officinalis, Althaea officinalis, Malva sylvestris, Cordia Latifolia, and Adhatoda vasica for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antiviral properties.

POLYPHENOLS IN OLIVE LEAVES AND THEIR ANTIOXIDANT ROLE -A BRIEF REVIEW

Exercise and sports can often be associated with oxidative stress, which is why modulation of oxidative stress in these situations is important. One of the natural remedies that has proven to be very useful antioxidant, due to its composition, is the oliveleaf extract.Olive leaves. The leaves are considered a by-product of the olive. Freezing techniques as well as leaf drying techniques influence the composition in polyphenols. The leaves have a high content of bioactive phenolic compounds. The most abundant compound in olive leaves is oleuropein, followed by hydroxytyrosol. Olive leaves have been used in the human diet in the form of extracts, tea and powder but also in the realization of traditional remedies in the Mediterranean countries. The compounds in olive leaves have been shown to have multiple beneficial properties, such as antioxidants. compared to olive oil.Instead of conclusions.Due to their rich polyphenolic composition, olive leaves have strong antioxidant effects, proven by traditional use and scientific studies.

Medicinal herbs: The missing link to sustainable aquaculture

Aquaculture, given its direct role in the human diet, mandates strict quality assurance and health protocols. Healthy fish require a strong immune system to defend themselves from a broad spectrum of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Stimulating the immune system is a prevalent measure taken to ensure satisfactory immune response and disease control. Measures against disease outbreaks are available, such as chemoprophylaxis with vaccines, chemical therapeutics, and antibiotics. All of which, alongside their benefits, pose certain risks to the fish’s habitat and itself. Natural substances extracted from herbs or their parts (roots, leaves, etc) tend to be the most effective therapeutics with the least adverse effects. In this study, natural remedies have been discussed as a potent method of preventive care in aquaculture.

STUDI BIOKULTUR KOMBUCHA UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN MATERIAL BANGUNAN LEMBARAN TERURAI HAYATI

Bioculture development in Indonesia is considered limited in comparison to its global phenomena. It is influenced by Western culture and mainly dictated by market demand. Indonesian advanced bio culture development is dominated by food technology. Few focus on the fashion industry, while the rest is categorized as a traditional home industry. Although Indonesia has many natural and cultural potencies, bio culture has not been developed progressively, especially building material. One of the most promising organic materials that are currently trending is kombucha. It is locally and globally popular in the current situation for herbal tea and cosmetic consumption. Although it is traditionally known for herbal tea production, kombucha SCOBY (Symbiosis Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) is also potentially developed as a synthetic material. It has great economic value, unique character and can be created at home. This paper investigates other benefits of kombucha beyond natural remedies. It is planned to be developed at home by anyone as an alternative building material. The research concentrates on developing kombucha SCOBY as a sheet for making a raw sample for building material and another product design. An experimental method is used by modifying conventional and traditional methods for kombucha brewing. This research emphasizes the variety of nutrients in the form of nutrient solutions and bio culture productivity. This research proves that to produce quality SCOBY. The determinants are a starter, medium (tea and sugar), and room quality, respectively. In the trial, only green tea and black tea that produced SCOBY met the sample criteria. In this trial, the results show that the sample quality is equivalent to paper or leather. It can be developed into wallpaper, space dividers, synthetic leather, and edible food packaging.Keywords: building; bio culture; biodegradable; kombucha; material.AbstrakPengembangan biokultur untuk material bangunan di Indonesia masih sangat terbatas dan digeneralisasi oleh tren mancanegara. Umumnya perkembangan biokultur terdikte oleh permintaan industri dan langka dikembangkan dalam skala rumah tangga. Industri rumahan saat ini lebih banyak didominasi pangan dan sandang daripada papan dan dikelola secara tradisional. Padahal Indonesia memiliki potensi kekayaan material alam dan budaya yang beragam, khususnya biokultur perlu mendapatkan kesempatan dalam pengembangan material bangunan baik untuk kebutuhan harian maupun potensi skala lebih besar. Jamur kombucha adalah salah satu material organik yang cepat berkembang dan tersedia di seluruh pelosok negri. Nilai ekonomis, karakter yang unik dan dapat dikembangkan di rumah merupakan salah satu potensinya, sementara masalahnya material ini sensitif, kurang menarik secara visual dan perlu pengelolaan khusus. Penelitian ini bermaksud mengekplorasi potensi lain biokultur kombucha sebagai bahan bangunan terurai hayati dari sekedar minuman tradisional. Metode percobaan eksperimental melalui pengembangan metode primordial yakni fermentasi berskala rumah tangga: mengeksplorasi pertumbuhan jamur dengan media bervariasi dan menghasilkan material bangunan berupa lembaran. Penelitian ini menekankan pada variasi nutrisi berupa larutan bernutrisi dan produktivitas biokultur. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa untuk menghasilkan SCOBY (Symbiosis Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) yang berkualitas, faktor penentu secara berurutan adalah: starter, media (teh dan gula) dan kualitas ruangan. Pada uji coba hanya teh hijau dan teh hitam yang menghasilkan SCOBY memenuhi kriteria sampel. Pada uji coba ini hasil menunjukkan kualitas sampel setara kertas atau kulit sehingga berpotensi dikembangkan menjadi wallpaper, pembatas ruang, kulit sintetis dan kemasan makanan yang bersifat edible.

The C4 Atriplex halimus vs. the C3 Atriplex hortensis: Similarities and Differences in the Salinity Stress Response

Soil properties and the ability to sustain agricultural production are seriously impaired by salinity. The cultivation of halophytes is seen as a solution to cope with the problem. In this framework, a greenhouse pot experiment was set up to assess salinity response in the perennial C4 species Atriplex halimus, and in the following three cultivars of the annual C3 Atriplex hortensis: green, red, and scarlet. The four genotypes were grown for 35 days with water salinity (WS) ranging from 0 to 360 mM NaCl. Plant height and fresh weight (FW) increased at 360 vs. 0 WS. The stomatal conductance (GS) and transpiration rate (E) were more severely affected by salinity in the C4 A. halimus than in the C3 species A. hortensis. This was reflected in a lower leaf water potential indicating stronger osmotic adjustment, and a higher relative water content associated with more turgid leaves, in A. halimus than A. hortensis. In a PCA including all the studied traits, the GS and E negatively correlated to the FW, which, in turn, positively correlated with Na concentration and intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE), indicating that reduced gas exchange associated with Na accumulation contributed to sustain iWUE under salinity. Finally, FTIR spectroscopy showed a reduced amount of pectin, lignin, and cellulose under salinity, indicating a weakened cell wall structure. Overall, both species were remarkably adapted to salinity: From an agronomic perspective, the opposite strategies of longer vs. faster soil coverage, involved by the perennial A. halimus vs. the annual A. hortensis cv. scarlet, are viable natural remedies for revegetating marginal saline soils and increasing soil organic carbon.