Research Keyword: Phytomedicine

Dr. Muhammed Majeed: Father of Indian nutraceuticals industry- a life profile

Dr. Muhammed Majeed transformed the nutraceutical industry by using modern science to validate and improve traditional Ayurvedic herbs. He founded Sabinsa Corporation and created patented, scientifically-proven products like turmeric extract (Curcumin C3 Complex®) and black pepper extract (BioPerine®) that are now used worldwide. Beyond business, he pioneered sustainable farming practices for medicinal plants across India and Africa, helping thousands of farmers improve their livelihoods while ensuring quality ingredients.

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A Systematic Review on Important Risk Factors and Possible Involved Mechanisms of Medicinal Plants on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This comprehensive review examined 43 medicinal plants that can help prevent and treat fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is increasingly common in developed countries. Most of these plants work by reducing cholesterol and triglycerides, helping with weight management, improving blood sugar control, and lowering blood pressure. The plants contain natural compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver. Using these herbal supplements alongside other lifestyle changes may offer a promising natural approach to managing NAFLD and its related conditions.

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Anti-Influenza Activity of Medicinal Material Extracts from Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

Researchers tested extracts from traditional Tibetan medicinal plants, mushrooms, and lichens to see if they could fight influenza virus. They found that seven out of nine extracts could reduce influenza virus infection in laboratory cells, with a mushroom extract called Armillaria luteo-virens showing particularly strong antiviral effects. These results suggest that traditional medicinal materials from the Qinghai–Tibetan plateau could be valuable sources for developing new flu treatments that might work better against drug-resistant flu strains.

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