Phytochemicals in Helicobacter pylori Infections: What Are We Doing Now?

Abstract

In this critical review, plant sources used as effective antibacterial agents against Helicobacter pylori infections are carefully described. The main intrinsic bioactive molecules, responsible for the observed effects are also underlined and their corresponding modes of action specifically highlighted. In addition to traditional uses as herbal remedies, in vitro and in vivo studies focusing on plant extracts and isolated bioactive compounds with anti-H. pylori activity are also critically discussed. Lastly, special attention was also given to plant extracts with urease inhibitory effects, with emphasis on involved modes of action.

Impact of Natural Compounds on Neurodegenerative Disorders: From Preclinical to Pharmacotherapeutics

“…These ethnopharmacological uses of plants have guided scientific investigation for a large number of plant species, and has led to the identification of thousands of secondary metabolites, with desirable biological properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial [34,35], anticancer [36,37], antidiabetic [38], anti-inflammatory [39] and neuroprotective properties [40].…”

Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits ofArtemisiaSpecies

“…2,15 Moreover A. absinthium and other plants of this genus were used to control pain in childbirth and to induce abortions. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] In North African and Middle Eastern countries, A. abyssinica Sch. Bip.…”

Anti-microbial Properties of Valeriana officinalis, Satureja bachtiarica and Thymus daenensis Methanolic Extracts against Helicobacter pylori

“…Because of the resistance to chemical drugs, medicinal herbs can be used instead of chemical drugs as well as supplementary medications. It seems that, one of the factors that can prove anti-H. pylori properties of medicinal plants, is their antiulcer and gastroprotective effects [34]. This was achieved with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic properties of plants.…”