phytochemistry – Page 3

Chemical Content and Cytotoxic Activity on Various Cancer Cell Lines of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Growing on Betula pendula and Betula pubescens

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This study examined chaga mushroom, a traditional medicine used against cancer, grown on two types of birch trees. Researchers tested chaga extracts on 31 different cancer cell types and found they were moderately effective at inhibiting cancer cell growth, particularly against liver and thyroid cancers. The chaga from silver birch (B. pendula) worked slightly better than that from downy birch (B. pubescens) due to higher levels of a compound called inotodiol.

Microminutinin, a Fused Bis-Furan Coumarin from Murraya euchrestifolia, Exhibits Strong Broad-Spectrum Antifungal Activity by Disrupting Cell Membranes and Walls

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Researchers discovered a natural compound called microminutinin from a plant used in traditional medicine. This compound shows strong ability to kill various fungal pathogens that damage crops, particularly tea plants. The compound works by breaking down the protective structures of fungal cells, making it a promising candidate for developing safer, plant-based fungicides for agriculture.

In Vitro Screening of the Antifungal and Antimycotoxin Effects of a Stilbenoids-Rich Grapevine Cane Extract on Fusarium graminearum, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium expansum

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Researchers tested an extract made from grapevine pruning waste to see if it could stop harmful fungi and the toxins they produce. The extract, rich in natural compounds called stilbenoids, successfully reduced growth and toxin production in three dangerous fungi that contaminate crops. The effects were strong enough that scientists believe this agricultural waste could become a natural alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting crops.

Sandalwood Sesquiterpene (Z)-α-Santalol Exhibits In Vivo Efficacy Against Madurella mycetomatis in Galleria mellonella Larvae

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Researchers tested sandalwood compounds against a fungal infection that causes a tropical disease called eumycetoma. Using a laboratory model with wax moth larvae infected with the fungus, they found that a specific compound called (Z)-α-santalol significantly extended the survival of infected larvae. This compound was more effective than current antifungal drugs and showed promise as a potential new treatment for this neglected tropical disease.

Chemical profile and bioactivity of essential oils from five Turkish thyme species against white mold fungal disease agent Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

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Researchers tested essential oils from five different thyme species grown in Turkey against a common plant fungus that causes white mold disease. They found that oils rich in carvacrol, particularly from Thymbra spicata and Satureja cilicica, were very effective at stopping fungal growth. These natural oils could be used as environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides in farming.

Alliance Between Conifer Trees and Endophytic Fungi Against Insect Defoliators

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Scientists discovered that beneficial fungi living inside white spruce trees help protect the trees from damaging spruce budworm insects. These fungi work in two ways: they produce toxic substances that poison the insects, and they help trees produce protective chemical compounds called terpenes. In greenhouse experiments, trees with more of these beneficial fungi had significantly more protective chemicals in their leaves. This natural partnership between trees and fungi represents millions of years of evolution working together to fight off pests.

Introduction to Traditional Medicine and Their Role in Prevention and Treatment of Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases

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This article explores how traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine can help prevent and treat infectious diseases, including COVID-19. These ancient healing systems use natural herbs and lifestyle changes to boost immunity and fight infections more holistically. Scientific evidence shows that natural compounds like curcumin from turmeric have real antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. By combining traditional knowledge with modern research, we may develop better treatments for emerging diseases.

Harnessing Walnut-Based Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Approach to Combat the Disease Complex of Meloidogyne arenaria and Macrophomina phaseolina in Cowpea

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Researchers created tiny particles made from walnut leaves and zinc oxide that can fight harmful plant diseases caused by root-knot nematodes and fungal infections in cowpea plants. When applied to diseased plants, these natural nanoparticles significantly reduced pest populations, improved plant growth and health, and helped plants recover from stress without harming beneficial bacteria in the soil. This green technology offers farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides.

Exploring the health benefits of Ganoderma: antimicrobial properties and mechanisms of action

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Ganoderma is a medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and is now being studied for its ability to fight infections. The mushroom contains special compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi in multiple ways—by breaking down their cell walls, stopping them from reproducing, and boosting your immune system. Scientists have found that Ganoderma works against many dangerous bacteria including antibiotic-resistant strains, and it may offer a natural alternative to conventional antibiotics as antibiotic resistance becomes a major global health problem.

The Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Cuscuta spp. Depend on the Parasite and the Host Species

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Dodder plants (Cuscuta species) used in traditional medicine contain powerful antioxidant compounds that can help protect cells from damage. This study found that different dodder species have varying amounts of these beneficial compounds, and surprisingly, the type of host plant the dodder parasitizes directly affects how many antioxidants it produces. When dodders infect aromatic plants like thyme and rosemary, they accumulate more antioxidant compounds than when grown on other plants.

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