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Glossary Antimicrobial Activity

ability to kill or inhibit microorganisms like bacteria and fungi

Antimicrobial Activity refers to the ability of a substance to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This property is crucial in preventing infections and is a key feature of antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants. For example, certain shampoos with antimicrobial properties can help manage scalp conditions by reducing harmful microbial populations.

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Bioengineered Plants as a Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

research Bioengineered Plants Can Be a Useful Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

53 citations , January 2017 in “BioMed research international”

This review discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for human health and explores recent advancements in genetically modifying plants to produce these essential nutrients, but reports no new results.

research Nanoparticles-assisted Wound Healing: A Review

4 citations , November 2023 in “Nano biomedicine and engineering”

This review highlights the potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing wound healing and infection control by promoting antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic activities, thereby enhancing the wound healing process and offering novel therapeutic strategies.

Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicity and Clinical Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cynoglossum Amabile: A Review

research Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine Cynoglossum amabile: a review

April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology”

This review of Cynoglossum amabile, a traditional Chinese and ethnomedicine, provides insights into its uses, chemical components, biological activities, and toxicity. Highlighting its market potential, the study underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge in drug development despite noted hepatotoxic risk linked to its pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

research Potential Pharmacological Activities of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food: A Comprehensive Review

June 2023 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine”

This review article highlights the potential health benefits and pharmaceutical components of pumpkin seeds, which contain proteins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, and discusses their traditional medicinal uses and emerging applications in the food industry.

research Aloe Vera Drink Fortification with Free and Microcapsulated Pumpkin Seed Protein Hydrolysate

1 citations , January 2024 in “Journal of Food Processing and Preservation”

This study found that adding microcapsulated pumpkin seed protein hydrolysate to aloe vera drinks improved antioxidant activity, taste, and shelf life, with chitosan-alginate microcapsules effectively inhibiting microbial growth during 30 days of refrigerated storage.

research HANSRAJ (Adiantum capillus-veneris) -A REVIEW

4 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics”

This review highlights various pharmacological activities of the herbal plant Hansraj (Adiantum capillus-veneris), including antioxidant, wound healing, anti-microbial, and anti-diabetic effects, but stresses the need for further research and clinical trials to confirm these potential benefits and safety concerns.

research Comparative overview of phytoconstituents and pharmacological potential of Trigonella foenum-graecum leaves and seeds

December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine”

This review reports that Fenugreek seeds contain compounds like Galactomannan and Trigonelline, which show anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects, while Fenugreek leaves have high saponin content, contributing to their anti-microbial activities.

research Comparative Overview of Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Potential of Trigonella foenum-graecum leaves and seeds

December 2025

This review highlights that Fenugreek seeds and leaves contain different bioactive compounds, with seeds showing anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects and leaves exhibiting strong anti-microbial properties. Both parts also provide anti-inflammatory benefits and support hair health, underscoring the potential for optimized therapeutic applications from Trigonella foenum-graecum.

research Eclipta alba Linn.: A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

January 2014

This overview discusses the medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, yet reports no new experimental findings; it emphasizes the plant's significant role in traditional medicine.

research Assessing the role of probiotics for the enhancement of soil quality under cover crops

1 citations , January 2015 in “MOspace Institutional Repository (University of Missouri)”

This study found that applying 120L ha-1 yr-1 of SCD Probiotics to soil significantly increased soil microbial biomass and enzyme activity compared to lower doses and control, but showed no impact on auxin production.

research Acorus calamus: a bio-reserve of medicinal values

45 citations , February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology”

This review summarizes the ethno-medicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, and biological activities of Acorus calamus, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits and the importance of further scientific work on this plant.

research Morphological, Ethno biological and Phytopharmacological Attributes of Tridax procumbensLinn. (Asteraceae) A Review

8 citations , April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science”

This review discusses the natural habitat, taxonomy, phytochemical components, pharmacological activities, and potential medical applications of Tridax procumbens but reports no new experimental findings.

research Cathelicidins: Opportunities and Challenges in Skin Therapeutics and Clinical Translation

7 citations , December 2024 in “Antibiotics”

This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.

research A Comparative Study of Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Attributes of Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca

July 2025 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity”

This review compares the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Musa paradisiaca and Musa sapientum, highlighting their potential antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as their use in traditional medicine for conditions like diabetes and inflammation.

research A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Cynomorium songaricum as Functional and Medicinal Food

2 citations , April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications”

This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.

research Catharanthus roseus: A Multipurpose Plant with their Morphology and Dosage Form

May 2025

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.

research Biological activities supporting development of cosmeceutical skin products from Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitch. flower extract

3 citations , January 2023 in “Agriculture and Natural Resources”

This study found that flower extracts of Wedelia trilobata may serve as a promising active ingredient for cosmeceutical products due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Antitumor Activities of Typhonium Flagelliforme Extract Combined with Natural Interferons of Canine and Feline in Mice with DMBA-Induced Skin Tumors

research Antitumor Activities of the Typhonium flagelliforme Extract Combined with Natural Interferons of Canine and Feline in Mice with DMBA Induced Skin Tumors

June 2023 in “jurnal veteriner”

In this study, Typhonium flagelliforme leaf-ethanolic extract combined with natural interferon was observed to stabilize body weight, inhibit tumor growth, and reduce mitosis, angiogenesis, and certain protein expressions in carcinogen-induced tumors in female mice, suggesting potential antitumor effects.

research Antimicrobial Activities of Ethanol Extract and Coumestans from Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk (Asteraceae)

10 citations , January 2009 in “Scientific Electronic Library Online (São Paulo Research Foundation, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)”

This study found that Eclipta alba extracts exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against various human pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains, suggesting potential use in treating infectious diseases.

research Hair Growth Stimulating and Antibacterial Activities of a Poly Herbal Hair Tonic

June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy”

This study found that when applied for 24 hours, a polyherbal formulation made from Ficus religiosa and Abrus precatorious promoted more significant hair growth in Male Wistar rats than Minoxidil and the control group, and the extracts also exhibited notable antibacterial activities.

research Current Perspectives on the Physiological Activities of Fermented Soybean-Derived Cheonggukjang

26 citations , May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.

research Essential Oil and Important Activities ofThuja orientalisandThuja occidentalis

15 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants”

This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.

A Review: Pharmacological Activities of Quinoline Alkaloids of Cinchona Species

research A Review: Pharmacological Activities of Quinoline Alkaloid of Cinchona sp.

8 citations , September 2022 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry”

This review examines the pharmacological potential of quinoline alkaloids from Cinchona bark for developing new drugs and cosmetics but reports no new findings.

research Antioxidant and prebiotic activities of selenium-containing green tea

20 citations , February 2013 in “Nutrition”

This article reviews the role of prebiotics and the potential of green tea and selenium as alternatives due to their non-toxic nature, but it reports no new research findings.

Phytochemical Analysis And Antibacterial Activities Of Avicennia Marina (Forssk.) Vierh. Extracts Against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium

research Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activities of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. extracts against Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium

2 citations , September 2022 in “Advances in Environmental Biology”

This study found that ethanolic extracts of Avicennia marina leaves showed potential antibacterial activity against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium but were less effective than standard antibiotics.

research In vivo anti-Trichophyton Activities of Seed Oil Obtained from Caraganakorshinskii Kom.

2 citations , January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology”

This study found that seed oil of Caragana korshinskii demonstrated high antifungal efficacy against Trichophyton mentagrophytes in an in vivo guinea pig model of dermatophytosis.

Inhibition of Autophagy-Lysosomal Function Exacerbates Microglial and Monocyte Lipid Metabolism Reprogramming and Dysfunction After Brain Injury

research Inhibition of autophagy-lysosomal function exacerbates microglial and monocyte lipid metabolism reprograming and dysfunction after brain injury

September 2025

This study utilized a mouse model of traumatic brain injury to reveal that acute neurotrauma triggers widespread lipid metabolism reprogramming and storage lipid accumulation in microglial and monocyte populations, leading to lysosomal dysfunction, inhibited autophagy, and exacerbated inflammation through a pathological feedback loop.

Recent Advances in Drug Repositioning and Rediscovery for Different Therapeutic Activities Utilizing Updated Technological Approaches

research Recent advances in drug repositioning and rediscovery for different therapeutic activities utilizing updated technological approaches

4 citations , July 2025 in “Molecular Diversity”

This review outlines drug repurposing as an efficient, low-cost strategy to identify new uses for existing drugs, highlighting various computational and experimental approaches as well as publicly available databases to aid in personalized pharmacotherapy.

Phytochemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of the Ethanolic Root Extract of the Endemic Onosma, Northern Iran

research Phytochemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the ethanolic root extract of the endemic Onosma, northern Iran.

2 citations , February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

This study found that the ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha exhibits antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial effects against 11 bacterial species.

research Semecarpus Anacardium Linn. Leaf Extract Exhibits Activities Against Breast Cancer And Prolongs The Survival of Tumor Bearing Mice

July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

In this study, the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium Linn leaves was reported to induce cytotoxicity in cancer cells, cause cell cycle arrest, and suppress tumor growth in mice.