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December 2023 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” In this research, caffeine's versatile pharmacological actions were highlighted, demonstrating its stimulant, bronchodilator, diuretic, and potential anticancer effects through interactions with adenosine receptors, phosphodiesterase, and renal tubules, revealing valuable insights for drug development and therapeutic applications in medicine.
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September 2022 in “Cellular and molecular biology” In this study, Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan particles demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects against cervical cancer HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic option.
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa and Dalbergia sissoo, noting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities, but emphasizes the lack of studies on their combined effects and suggests future research could enhance therapeutic outcomes.
March 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.) demonstrates various pharmacological activities, including antifertility, hair growth promotion, immunomodulatory effects, and anticancer properties, supported by its phytochemical composition and analytical advancements, suggesting its potential in Ayurvedic therapeutic applications and future drug development.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare” In this study, Eclipta alba phytosomes were developed to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of its bioactive compounds, showing improved in vitro antioxidant activity and significant in vivo anticancer effects compared to the free extract.
September 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, possesses multiple pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects, and is used in medicinal, cosmetic, and food products due to its rich bioactive components.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum's secondary metabolites, noting their diverse health benefits, such as anticancer and antioxidant effects, without presenting new experimental results.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” This study found that extracts from Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects in specific cell models, suggesting potential as a source for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Fungi” In this review, the authors highlighted the broad range of therapeutic and health benefits of mushrooms, including antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, and other protective effects, due to their complex chemical components like polysaccharides and glucans.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this review, the authors summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various benefits such as hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects, while noting the need for more research on its specific mechanisms and potential toxicities.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This source reviews the potential of polyphenols as therapeutic and preventive treatments for common skin disorders such as acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and ability to penetrate the skin barrier.
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September 2025 in “Food Production Processing and Nutrition” This review highlights capsaicin's chemical properties, natural sources, and its potential benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, while also noting its challenges in food applications regarding dosage, taste perception, and regulatory compliance.
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June 2023 in “International journal of basic science in medicine” In this review, the potential medicinal benefits of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (a plant used in traditional medicine) were highlighted, particularly its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, although the authors noted the need for more research on its impact on respiratory diseases.
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June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” This review examined the medicinal properties of the Ziziphus plant species, highlighting their traditional use in treating various conditions and their bioactive compounds with potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic effects. The authors concluded that Ziziphus species, particularly jujube, have promising pharmacological activities warranting further investigation.
February 2026 in “Molecules” This study reported that a novel nanomedicine combining berberine and sinapic acid significantly inhibited the growth of mouse mammary carcinoma cells and demonstrated an anti-tumor effect in vivo, without significant systemic toxicity after 28 days, suggesting a promising, low-toxicity therapeutic strategy for breast cancer.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review outlines the phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in various regions for its purported medical benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, among others.
September 2025 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” This source reviews the health benefits and challenges of using anthocyanins, noting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects, while also highlighting stability issues that need addressing for wider food and nutraceutical application.
This study reviews the medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus, highlighting its production of valuable anticancer alkaloids like vincristine and vinblastine, and its applications in treating diabetes, hypertension, and infections, but also notes potential side effects such as nausea and myelosuppression, especially at high doses.
August 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This study highlights the medicinal applications of the plant Hedychium spicatum, noting its use in traditional medicine for various ailments and its extracts' bioactive properties, such as anticancer, antibacterial, and hepatoprotective effects.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the promising roles of nanozymes in burn wound treatment, highlighting their broad enzyme-like activities that include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic effects, along with advantages over traditional treatments such as reduced drug resistance and higher stability.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This literature review outlines the traditional uses, nutritional composition, and bioactive compounds of pomegranate plants, highlighting their varied pharmacological actions such as antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant effects, and discusses the peel's chemical composition and toxicology.
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August 2019 in “iScience” In this study, Trf1 genetic deletion in mice, including those with cancer-prone mutations, was shown to not affect overall viability and cause only mild effects, while being necessary for tumor formation, suggesting a potential therapeutic window for Trf1 as an anti-cancer target.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” This review found that Sansevieria trifasciata contains numerous chemical compounds and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, with prior studies confirming its pharmacological activities such as anti-ulcer, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer effects, among others.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers synthesized current knowledge on Eclipta alba (Bhringaraja) from traditional Ayurvedic texts and scientific literature, reporting its wide range of pharmacological properties, including hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects, attributed to its chemical compounds like wedelolactone.
This source highlights Amla's potential as a natural remedy due to its high vitamin C, fiber, iron, and antioxidant content, marking its benefits in slowing aging, enhancing hair and skin health, managing diabetes, and exhibiting anticancer, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In laboratory and animal studies, this research found that the ethanolic leaf extract of Adiantum capillus-veneris demonstrated a range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound-healing, anticancer, and antidiarrheal effects, suggesting its potential for various therapeutic applications.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study investigated the effects of cedrol on colorectal cancer and found that it inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cell models, while in vivo, it suppressed cancer progression and improved survival at a well-tolerated dose.
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August 2021 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” This research discusses the potential antitumor effects of metformin, a common diabetes medication, noting its controversial influence on different malignant tumors and its uncertain mechanisms. Understanding these effects on tumors may aid in the development of new cancer treatments.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.