In vitro antifungal activity of some traditional Persian medicinal plants on pathogenic fungi

Asgarpanah, Jinous; Hashemi, S J; Hashemi, Elham; Askari, Kiana

doi:10.1007/s11655-015-2181-7

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“…Numerous studies have considered the antimicrobial screening of traditional plant extracts. The studies of medicinal plants from diverse topographical areas include: Armenia [65], Iran [66], Mexico [67], Saudi Arabia [68], Libya [26], Ethiopia [64], India [63], Poland [69], Cameroon [70], Nigeria [71], and other Middle Eastern countries [72]. Based on the available information, the traditional plant extracts showed antimicrobial activity against a huge number of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae, protozoan, and Trypanosoma [26,63,64,66].…”

Section: Phytocomponent Fractions and Antimicrobial Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Efficacy and Mechanism of Traditional Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds against Clinically Important Pathogens

Mickymaray

2019

Antibiotics

113

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Traditional medicinal plants have been cultivated to treat various human illnesses and avert numerous infectious diseases. They display an extensive range of beneﬁcial pharmacological and health effects for humans. These plants generally synthesize a diverse range of bioactive compounds which have been established to be potent antimicrobial agents against a wide range of pathogenic organisms. Various research studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial activity of traditional plants scientifically or experimentally measured with reports on pathogenic microorganisms resistant to antimicrobials. The antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants or their bioactive compounds arising from several functional activities may be capable of inhibiting virulence factors as well as targeting microbial cells. Some bioactive compounds derived from traditional plants manifest the ability to reverse antibiotic resistance and improve synergetic action with current antibiotic agents. Therefore, the advancement of bioactive-based pharmacological agents can be an auspicious method for treating antibiotic-resistant infections. This review considers the functional and molecular roles of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds, focusing typically on their antimicrobial activities against clinically important pathogens.

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Section: Phytocomponent Fractions and Antimicrobial Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Efficacy and Mechanism of Traditional Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds against Clinically Important Pathogens

Mickymaray

2019

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“…It is noticed that M. oleifera oil gave the most significant inhibitory effect against all tested Candida isolates as MIC of M. oleifera oil was 1%. According to Asgarpanah et al (2017), who found that M. oleifera oil gave high antimicrobial activity. Similarly, Siddhuraju & Becker (2003) showed that M. oleifera seed oil was very effective for infectious diseases, inflammation treatment and antimicrobial activities.…”

Section: Antifungal Activity Of M Oleifera Seed Extracts and Oilmentioning

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Assessment of Oil and Seed Extracts of Moringa oleifera for Promising Anticandidal Activity in Autistic Children

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Samah³

2022

Egypt. J. Bot.

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Egyptian Journal of Botany http://ejbo.journals.ekb.eg/ 57 M ORINGA OLEIFERA (M. oleifera) is a plant with a high nutritional value and an impressive range of medicinal uses. Plants of the Moringaceae family contain a wide range of secondary metabolites with biological activities, with an essential role in the pharmaceutical industry. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report the anticandidal, antioxidant properties and chemical constituents of M. oleifera oil and its seed extracts with its in vivo toxicological assessment as herbal medicine. The results showed that M. oleifera oil showed the highest antifungal activity against six strains of Candida species isolated from the stool samples of the autistic children, which included C. albicans, C. dulblinesis, C. glabarata, C. kefyr, C. krusei, and C. lusitania. The M. oleifera oil (1.0%) exhibited the highest growth rate reduction and antioxidant activity. The GC/MS of M. oleifera oil revealed 17 compounds with methyl ester, stigmasterol, tetraphenyl and vitamin E as significant components. Moreover, an in vivo toxicological assessment confirmed the safety of M. oleifera oil. Therefore, M. oleifera oil can serve to be a promising therapy for improving autistic gastrointestinal problems.

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“…The use of dwarf elder has been recommended as an anti-fungal remedy against mycotic skin infections [119] and as a painkiller to treat a variety of bone and joint pathologies [120]. In addition, the aqueous extract of castor bean leaves has been mentioned to alleviate the pain induced by chronic knee osteoarthritis [118].…”

Section: Unani Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine

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Ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) are enzymes that deadenylate nucleic acids and are broadly distributed in the plant kingdom. Many plants that contain RIPs are listed in the pharmacopoeias of folk medicine all over the world, mostly because of their toxicity. This review analyses the position occupied in traditional medicine by plants from which RIPs have been isolated. The overview starts from the antique age of the Mediterranean area with ancient Egypt, followed by the Greek and Roman classic period. Then, the ancient oriental civilizations of China and India are evaluated. More recently, Unani medicine and European folk medicine are examined. Finally, the African and American folk medicines are taken into consideration. In conclusion, a list of RIP-expressing plants, which have been used in folk medicine, is provided with the geographical distribution and the prescriptions that are recommended by traditional healers. Some final considerations are provided on the present utilization of such herbal treatments, both in developing and developed countries, often in the absence of scientific validation. The most promising prospect for the medicinal use of RIP-expressing plants is the conjugation of purified RIPs to antibodies that recognise tumour antigens for cancer therapy.

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In vitro antifungal activity of some traditional Persian medicinal plants on pathogenic fungi

Abstract: If the antifungal activity of P. olivieri is confirmed by in vivo studies and if the responsible compound (s) is isolated and identified, it could be a good remedy for mycotic infections.

Cited by 10 publications

References 9 publications

Efficacy and Mechanism of Traditional Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds against Clinically Important Pathogens

Efficacy and Mechanism of Traditional Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds against Clinically Important Pathogens

Assessment of Oil and Seed Extracts of Moringa oleifera for Promising Anticandidal Activity in Autistic Children

Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine

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