Herbs And Phytochemicals

Natural Compounds Help Reduce Lung Inflammation and Improve Recovery in Acute Lung Injury and ARDS

Nikhil Prasad Jan 29, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are severe lung conditions that occur due to infections, trauma, or other medical complications. These conditions cause inflammation in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and, in many cases, life-threatening complications. Researchers have been searching for effective treatments to reduce inflammation an...

Phytochemicals Nobiletin and Eriodictyol Can Help Suppress Neuroinflammation Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

Nikhil Prasad Jan 27, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has introduced unprecedented challenges to global healthcare. Beyond the well-documented respiratory effects, SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to have profound neurological impacts. These effects, particularly in the form of neuroinflammation, have become an area of critical concern for researchers. Phytochemicals Nobiletin and Eri...

Galanthamine Enhances Neural Stem Cell Differentiation and Growth, A Major Breakthrough for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Jan 25, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: A Natural Compound with Potential to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases In a recent groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Huaihua University in Hunan, China, scientists have uncovered the impressive neurogenic potential of galanthamine, a natural phytochemical alkaloid derived from the Amaryllidaceae plant family. Traditionally known for its acetylcholinesterase-inhibiti...

Scientists in Portugal Discover That Phytochemicals in Eugenia Uniflora Can Help Prevent and Treat Cardiovascular Diseases

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives annually. In a groundbreaking study, researchers in Portugal have unveiled promising findings regarding the use of Eugenia uniflora - commonly known as Surinam cherry or pitanga - as a natural remedy for preventing and managing these diseases. This revelation offers a ray of hope for tho...

The Phytochemical Genipin from Gardenia Plants Can Help Regenerate Damaged or Diseased Human Nerves

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking discovery, American researchers from leading institutions, including the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Sloan Kettering Institute, have identified a plant-derived compound with remarkable potential for nerve regeneration. This compound, known as g...

Potential Benefits of Thymoquinone and Caffeic Acid in Treating Ulcerative Colitis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Kızılcahamam State Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara University, and Gazi University in Turkey have explored the therapeutic effects of two natural compounds, thymoquinone (TQ) and caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), on ulcerative colitis. This condition is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon, characterized by debilitating symptoms such as abdomin...

The Phytochemical Farnesol Suppresses Glioma Cell Growth and Promotes Apoptosis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 2 months ago

Medical News: Gliomas are among the most aggressive forms of brain tumors, known for their complex biological behavior and poor prognosis. These tumors, arising from glial cells in the brain, often pose significant challenges in treatment due to their rapid growth and resistance to therapies. Researchers from the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Xiamen Hospital, and Shanghai Tianyou Hospit...