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Peudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen causing severe, acute and chronicnosocomial infections in urinary and pulmonary tracts, burns and wounds. There is an urgent and global need for alternative antimicrobial strategies to fight the continuous rise of P. aeruginosa resistance to different antibiotics. This review summarizes the antibacterial effect of several plant extracts and essential oil, specifically honey, propolis, and oil extracted from Cupressus macrocarpa Leaves, Taraxacum officinale extract and Citrus limon Peel...
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Menopause is the time that marks the end of female’s menstrual cycle. It is diagnosed after a female goes 12 months without a menstrual period. It is a natural biological process divided into three phases: perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Menopause is associated with hormones like the Luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone various physical symptoms such as hot flashes, disruption in sleep, lower energy, osteoporosis and poor emotional health. The present study aimed to compile the treatment options available for postmenopausal symptoms, including lifestyle modifications, hormonal therapy, allopathic drugs, and herbal treatment. Various texts and online search engines like J-gate, google scholar, PUBMED, NIH, and AYUSH portals were used for the collection of data of various published research work related to menopause syndrome. Various online and offline available resources were collected, and comprehensive review was compiled considering the various aspects related to menopause symptom and available natural remedies thereof. Menopause syndrome causes debility, fragile bones, excessive bleeding, hot flushes, night sweats, burning sensations, anemia, Insomnia and mood swings. Various...
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The whole world is facing very serious problems, in which anxiety is a common problem throughout the world, and is defined as a feeling that, whether people like it or not, they must experience in order to survive. The physical as well as biochemical properties of the body are represented in terms of the Temperament (Mizaj) of individual. The Unani system of medicine is a thorough one that carefully considers both healthy and unhealthy conditions. It is founded on the idea of homeostasis, and one of the six key factors is the disturbance of psychic movement and repose, which weakens tabi’at (physis) and, in turn, alters an individual’s humours and temperament (su’al mizaj), which further weakens tabi’at and tends to cause sickness. In Unani system of medicine great reliance is placed on the prevention from diseases (Tahaffuz) and preservation of health (baqa-e-sehat), has been defined under six essential factors of life (Asbab-e-sitta zarooria). There are four modes of treatment to combat anxiety, i.e. Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (regimenal therapy), Ilaj bil Ghiza...
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Over the past several years, great advances have been made in developing novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) for plant actives and extracts. Various novel herbal formulations such as polymeric nanoparticles, nanocapsules, liposomes, phytosomes, animations, microsphere, transfersomes, and ethosomes have been reported using proactive and plant selections. The novel formulations are reported to have remarkable 0 advantages over conventional formulations of plant actives and extracts, which include a cement of solubility, bioavailability, protection from toxicity, enhancement of pharmacological activity, enhancement of stability, improved tissue macrophages distribution, sustained delivery, and protection from physical and chemical degradation. Phytosome is a patented technology developed by a leading maker of drugs and nutraceuticals to incorporate standardized plant extracts or water-soluble phytoconstituents into phospholipids to produce lipid‑compatible molecular complexes. The herbal drugs can be used in a more upright course with enhanced efficacy by incorporating them into modern dosage forms. The present review highlights the current status of developing novel herbal formulations. It summarizes their preparation method, type of active ingredients, size, entrapment efficiency, route...
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Piper betel Linn (PBL) is a well-known medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for various ailments. The leaves of P. betel Linn have been reported to exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic microorganisms. The major active compounds responsible for the antimicrobial activity of P. betel Linn are phenolics, alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. This review article summarizes the current knowledge on the antimicrobial activity of P. betel Linn leaf extracts against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The article also discusses the major active compounds responsible for the antimicrobial activity of P. betel Linn and their mechanism of action. Further, the potential use of P. betel Linn as a natural antimicrobial agent to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is discussed. The review highlights the need for further studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of P. betel Linn extracts as a potential antimicrobial...
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