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Medicinal properties and in vitro biological activities of selected helichrysum species from South Africa: A review
(MDPI, 2021)
The genus Helichrysum Mill comprises hundreds of species that are mostly flowering
perennial shrubs. Some of these plants that belong to the Helichrysum species are used in traditional
medicine to treat cough, back pain, ...
Ethnopharmacology, therapeutic properties and nutritional potentials of Carpobrotus edulis: A comprehensive review
(MPDI, 2020)
Carpobrotus edulis, formerly known as Mesembryanthemum edule L, belongs to the Aizoaceae
family of plants. It is a facultative halophytic invasive medicinal and edible succulent plant that is
native to South Africa and ...
In vitro evaluation of the anti-diabetic potential of aqueous acetone Helichrysum petiolare extract (AAHPE) with molecular docking relevance in diabetes mellitus
(MDPI, 2021-12)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition that can lead to significant complications and a high fatality rate worldwide. Efforts are ramping up to find and develop novel
α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitors ...
Comparative study of the antioxidant constituents, activities and the gc-ms quantification and identification of fatty acids of four selected helichrysum species
(MDPI, 2022)
Helichrysum Mill. (Asteraceae) is a plant genus comprising distinctively of aromatic plants
of about 500–600 species. Since most of these plants have not been previously studied, extensive
profiling helps to validate ...
Fractions of Hoslundia opposita Vahl and hoslundin induced apoptosis in human cancer cells via mitochondrial-dependent reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation
(Elsevier, 2022)
ancer remains one of the leading causalities of several morbidity and mortality with negative
impact on global economy due to low workforce and management/treatment cost. A number of conventional
therapies have been ...
Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: A review
(Springer, 2023)
Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent discovery of microplastics in most
ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation, occurrence, toxicity and remediation methods of ...