Medicinal plants for gallstones: A cross-sectional survey of Moroccan patients

Arrout, Asma; El Ghallab, Yassine; Yafout, Mohamed; Lefriyekh, Mohammed Rachid; Said, Amal Ait Haj

doi:10.1016/j.phyplu.2024.100524

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“…Lahsissene et al mentioned in the catalogue of medicinal plants used in the region Zaër (Western Morocco) that the species L. usitatissimum is highly recommended against urinary tract infections in the Zaër region [ 7 ]. For example, it is used at night in a mixture with other herbal teas, after decoction in water, as laxative and to treat constipation and urolithiasis [ 8 , 9 ]. In a recent survey of medicinal plants used to treat hypercholesterolemia in Casablanca, it was found that the majority of herbalists frequently prescribe L .…”

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Optimizing the Extraction Efficiency of Flaxseed Gum Using a Response Surface Methodology Approach

Ettouil,

Oubihi,

Imtara

et al. 2024

Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry

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The extraction of gum from natural raw materials is of increasing importance in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, particularly due to their emulsifying properties and potential applications as stabilizers and thickeners. This study presents an insight on the influence of changing parameters like reagents and operating condition on yield and some properties of the flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) seed gum. The extraction conditions were meticulously examined using a full factorial design, highlighting the significant impact of pretreatment, seed preparation, and solvent selection on the extraction yield. A response surface methodology (RSM) was then applied to optimize the water/benzoic acid ratio of the pretreatment step, the ethyl alcohol/water ratio, and the medium pH of the extraction method, resulting in a maximum yield of 14.47%. Furthermore, detailed analyses of the chemical and emulsifying properties of the gum were conducted showing emulsifying capacities over 94%, offering promising application prospects, particularly in the food industry.

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confidence: 99%