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phenolic compounds
Also known as: phenolics
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 7 facts
claimMedicinal plants contain a complex array of bioactive chemicals, including alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolics, which create a 'cocktail' effect that challenges bacteria attempting to acquire resistance.
claimThe antimicrobial effects of phenolic compounds are associated with the disruption of DNA synthesis, the inactivation of cellular enzymes, the alteration of membrane fluidity, and the inhibition of protein synthesis.
claimMedicinal plants contain diverse bioactive chemicals including coumarins, flavonoids, phenolics, alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins, essential oils, lectins, polypeptides, and polyacetylenes.
claimPhenolic compounds are secondary metabolites that consist of phenolic and hydroxyl functional groups linked to an aromatic ring.
referenceda Silva et al. (2024) explored whether phenolics can mitigate antimicrobial resistance in foodborne pathogens in an article for Current Opinion in Food Science.
claimThe presence of phenolic compounds in medicinal plants is linked to the antioxidant and antibacterial properties found in their extracts and essential oils.
claimGlycosides are secondary metabolites composed of glucose or an alternative sugar combined with non-sugar molecules, such as terpenes or phenolic compounds.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 4 facts
claimPhenolic compounds constitute a substantial and diverse category of plant secondary metabolites that function as antioxidants and significantly enhance the antioxidant capacity of numerous plant species.
claimMedicinal plant oils consist of mixtures of monoterpenes, primarily natural terpenoids and phenolic compounds, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, and antibacterial properties.
claimPhytochemicals, including alkaloids, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and sulfur-containing molecules, demonstrate significant pharmacological capabilities that have placed them at the forefront of modern drug development and therapeutic innovation.
claimMedicinal plants contain primary and secondary metabolites categorized as bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, steroids, tannins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids, which can elicit physiological effects on the human body.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 3 facts
referenceBarros, Dueñas, Ferreira, Carvalho, and Santos-Buelga (2011b) used HPLC–DAD–ESI/MS to profile phenolic compounds in edible wild greens from Portugal in a study published in Food Chemistry.
referenceM.I. Dias, L. Barros, R.C. Alves, M. Oliveira, C. Santos-Buelga, and I.C. Ferreira published 'Nutritional composition, antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds of wild Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia' in Food Research International in 2014.
referenceJabłońska-Ryś et al. (2009) analyzed the antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid, and phenolics content in wild edible fruits.
The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Jan 6, 2025 2 facts
claimHydroponic greenhouse cultivation of Mentha pulegium produces the highest content of chlorophyll, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds compared to other cultivation methods, and both greenhouse- and field-cultivated Mentha pulegium outperform those grown in plant factories under different spectral conditions, according to Roosta et al. (2023).
referenceLarch seedling growth and development are significantly affected by light-water coupling; plant height, net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, chlorophyll A, and phenolic compounds content reached their highest levels under a treatment of 60% soil saturated water and 50% shading, while shading greater than 75% produced inhibitory effects, as reported by Jin et al. (2024).
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
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.
claimThe nutritional composition of Vernonia amygdalina is rich in vital nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, while its biological and pharmacological characteristics are determined by phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
claimSecondary metabolites found in medicinal plants, specifically terpenoids, alkaloids, and phenolics, exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.
Advances in Pharmacognosy for Modern Drug Discovery and ... jbph.org 1 fact
referenceTungmunnithum D, Thongboonyou A, Pholboon A, Yangsabai A. published an overview in Medicines (2018) regarding the pharmaceutical and medical aspects of flavonoids and other phenolic compounds derived from medicinal plants.
Nutraceutical Compounds of edible wild plants collected in Central ... wildlife-biodiversity.com Sep 26, 2024 1 fact
referenceKähkönen et al. (1999) evaluated the antioxidant activity of various plant extracts containing phenolic compounds.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants contain various chemical compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which contribute to their medicinal properties.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com Oct 4, 2024 1 fact
referenceSadeghinejad Z, Erfani-Moghadam J, and Khadivi A published 'Bioactive content and phenolic compounds of common medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) and Stern’s medlar (M. canescens Phipps)' in Food Sci Nut in 2022.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimPreliminary phytochemical analysis indicates that Ocimum basilicum Linn. contains terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, saponin, reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides, steroids, and glycosides.