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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimSilene wallichiana and Silene viridiflora (campion), originating from the Himalayas (Nepal, India, and Bhutan), displayed in vitro antibacterial, moderate radical scavenging, and antioxidant properties.
claimFlavonoids possess antiallergic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiproliferative, anticarcinogenic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties.
claimLight lanthanide complexes with p-coumaric acid possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
claimThe presence of phenolic compounds in medicinal plants is linked to the antioxidant and antibacterial properties found in their extracts and essential oils.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 3 facts
referencePaiva LS, Motta MH, and Baptista JAB (2024) compared the antioxidant properties and phenolic and flavonoid contents of eleven aromatic medicinal plants and Azorean Camellia sinensis.
claimAntioxidant properties in medicinal plants arise from molecules that prevent the oxidation of substances by terminating chain reactions involving free radicals, which are generated by the transfer of electrons or hydrogen to an oxidizing agent according to Singh et al. (2025).
claimSecondary metabolites from medicinal plants possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that target pathological processes in chronic illnesses.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 2 facts
referenceBarros, Carvalho, Morais, and Ferreira (2010b) published a detailed characterization of nutrients and phytochemicals with antioxidant properties found in strawberry-tree, blackthorn, and rose fruits in the journal Food Chemistry.
referenceSalvatore et al. (2005) characterized the antioxidant properties of several Sicilian edible wild greens.
Nutraceutical Compounds of edible wild plants collected in Central ... wildlife-biodiversity.com Sep 26, 2024 2 facts
referenceMaurizi et al. (2015) characterized the bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties of three edible wild plants traditionally consumed in the Umbria Region of Central Italy: Bunias erucago L. (corn rocket), Lactuca perennis L. (mountain lettuce), and Papaver rhoeas L. (poppy).
referenceRomojaro et al. (2013) published research in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (64(8), 944–952) regarding the nutritional and antioxidant properties of wild edible plants and their potential use as ingredients in the modern diet.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimPhytochemicals found in Vernonia amygdalina—specifically alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and tannins—exhibit biological activities including antimicrobial effects, antioxidant properties, disease prevention and therapy, free radical scavenging, anticancer activity, and antiviral potential.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
referenceAhmed et al. (2024) evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant properties, and in vivo antihyperglycemic effects of Coccinia grandis leaf extract in mice, as published in the Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceThe review by Ávila-Sosa et al. (2019) examines the antioxidant properties of Amazonian fruits through both in vivo and in vitro studies.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 1 fact
claimLeaves are rich sources of secondary metabolites, including polyphenols, alkaloids, carotenoids, and vitamins, which provide antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, as demonstrated by studies [48, 49].
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
referenceUddin MdK, Juraimi AS, Ali MdE, and Ismail MR published 'Evaluation of antioxidant properties and mineral composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) at different growth stages' in 2012.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimPlant phytochemicals possess higher antioxidant properties than chemically synthesized medicines, specifically acting as radical scavengers, hydrogen donors, and singlet oxygen quenchers.