Traditional medicinal plants and practices of an Indigenous community in Katipunan Village, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, Philippines

Medicinal plants represent an alternative treatment for various diseases and their use is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. This study aimed to present preliminary data on the ethnomedicinal plants used by the Indigenous people of Barangay Katipunan, Bayugan City, Agusan Del Sur. Data were obtained through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. The benefits, importance, and coverage of ethnomedicine […]

Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants in a local community in the Philippines

A survey of medicinal plants in a local community in Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines identified ten plant species namely, hagonoy (Chromolaena odorata), pitogo (Cycas rumphii), adgao (Premna odorata), labnog (Ficus leucantatoma), talus (Homalomena rubescens), sinaw-sinaw (Peperomia pellucida), palochina (Senna alata), badyang (Alocasia macrorrhizos); bagacay (Bambusa vulgaris) and karupi (Alpinia sp). From these plants, two least-studied medicinal […]

Phenols compounds and antioxidant activity of five medicinal plants acclimated in Burkina Faso

The objective of this study was to contribute to a better knowledge of the medicinal flora by evaluating the antioxidant potential of extracts of five medicinal plants acclimatized in Burkina Faso. A phytochemical screening was performed by using the tests tube and thin chromatography methods. The content of phenolic compounds was evaluated by techniques using […]

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants traditionally used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in Benin

Sexual dysfunction or sexual disorder is a serious medical condition that affects both men and women. It has a strong impact on the patient’s life quality and can threaten the stability of the couple’s relationship. However, side effects of synthetic molecules, poverty and illiteracy give a new impetus to natural products, such as traditional herbs, […]

A review on medicinal plants with supposed biological activities for the endogenous management of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Benin, Togo, Ghana, Burkina-Faso and Cape Verde

The rapid emergence of the coronavirus infection worldwide since December 2019 (Covid-19) has incited the search for therapeutic solutions following different approaches. The use of natural remedies is an alternative solution to strengthen immunity and fight and prevent Covid-19. This study aimed to review the medicinal plants used against Covid-19 infection or the symptoms of […]

Flavonoid & steroid composition of twelve selected Malaueg medicinal plants

The search for alternative sources of medicines includes a test for the phytochemical composition. This study aimed to determine the qualitative and quantitative flavonoid and steroid composition of twelve selected Malaueg medicinal plants generally. Specifically, it aimed to determine the leaves of the medicinal plants if it contains the composition of flavonoids and steroids. The […]

Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in different tribes of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeastern India

Tribes living in the Northeastern part of India rely on different plants as their source of medicines for different ailments from ancient times. This study documents the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used by the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire in consultation with the tribal practitioners. The study […]

A potential antimicrobial, extracellular enzymes, and antioxidants resource: Endophytic fungi associated with medicinal plants

This study aimed for the production of antimicrobial, extracellular enzymes and antioxidants by endophytic teleomorphic Ascomycota associated with medicinal plants. A total of eleven teleomorphic species were isolated from four medicinal plant species. Chaetomium grande and Sordaria fimicola were the most frequently isolated species and represented by 12 (Chg1-Chg12) and 7 (Sf1-Sf7) isolates respectively. The […]

Antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants extracts against Escherichia coli isolates causing urinary tract infections

Antibiotic resistance was firstly observed soon after Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. Resistance to commonly used antibiotics is one of the most threatening issues to public health across the globe. There has been an increasing demand to search for novel antimicrobial agents to combat the growing resistance. Medicinal plants are a rich source of […]

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Potential of Selected Medicinal Plants Collected from Khanewal Valley, Pakistan

The increasing demand for novel therapeutics as antimicrobial and anti-oxidant agents, renaissance the interest towards medicinal plants. Based on their long-term application, there is a general belief that herbal remedies are safe. The research was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties of Medicago denticulata, Terminalia arjuna, Pyrus pashia and Schinus molle. These […]