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{"title":"Therapeutic Potential of Traditional Medicines and Natural Products for COVID-19: A Review","authors":"Rahul Kumar Sharma, Ramandeep Kaur, Ajay Singh Khushwah, Shailesh Sharma, Neelam Sharma, Punam Gaba","doi":"10.2174/0122150838264297231026111437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838264297231026111437","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: he global threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the search for innovative treatments, sparking interest in the potential of natural materials as sources for antiviral medications. This paper delves into the realm of natural medicine, examining the utilization of plant extracts and microbial compounds to combat viral diseases like COVID-19. While these sources hold promise, safety remains paramount. Just as with conventional drugs, natural medications can yield adverse effects and interactions, necessitating rigorous evaluation. To mitigate potential risks, techniques to reduce after-effects are explored, emphasizing the importance of standardization and quality control. Integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods presents an opportunity to discover novel therapies. The development of potent and effective natural antiviral medications and vaccines, crucial for managing future outbreaks, demands interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory oversight, and comprehensive clinical trials. In navigating the dynamic landscape of viral diseases, the exploration of natural sources complements conventional approaches, underlining the need for a holistic and balanced strategy.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"102 46","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135136666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization and Awareness of Unani Medicine among Adults in Delhi, India: A Survey-Based Study","authors":"Asim Ali Khan, Rajiv Janardhanan, Jugal Kishore, Shazina Saeed, B.C Das, Shagufta Parveen, Prashant Kesharwani, Ritu Karwasra, Amirhossein Sahebkar, W. Selvamurthy","doi":"10.2174/0122150838252861231019101920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838252861231019101920","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives:: The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, practice, and usage of Unani medicine among 250 participants in different areas of New Delhi, India. Materials and Methods:: A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey with a sample size of 250 people was carried out in New Delhi utilizing a pretested, predesigned, and structured questionnaire to evaluate the awareness and usage patterns of Unani medicine. The study was conducted at three different spots in different regions of New Delhi. Results:: With a mean age of 40.056 ± 10.77 years and a range of 18 to 65 years, the 250 participants were divided into 66% men and 34% women. 60% of the population who had been adopted had knowledge of Unani medicine, and 54.6% of them relied on Unani medicine as a treatment regime. 40% of users reported Unani medicine due to lack of no or minimal side effects. Contrary to this, among non-user (n = 68), 51.4% populace considers Unani medicine as the slow onset of action medication. Although a small percentage of users (6.1%) chose to use Unani completely, most preferred it as an adjunct to allopathic care. Conclusion:: Findings in the survey-based study depict that the awareness of Unani medicines is better than the utilization pattern. There is an urge and opportunity to advance health education and change people's perceptions of the Unani medical system.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135724137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Phthalate-induced Toxicity and its Mitigation by Natural Plant Products","authors":"Kajal Gaur, Yasir Hasan Siddique","doi":"10.2174/0122150838268882231006094411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838268882231006094411","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Phthalates are common synthetic chemicals in various industrial and consumer products, including plastics, personal care products, and medical equipment. They are dangerous even at extremely low concentrations during the crucial stages of life, such as pregnancy, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence. In recent years, there has been increased interest in looking into natural plant components as potential phthalate toxicity mitigators. Phthalates have been related to a number of health problems, including endocrine disruption, reproductive and developmental disorders, and carcinogenicity. As a result, effective ways to decrease phthalate exposure and attenuate its negative effects are required. Natural plant products have shown the potential to reduce phthalate toxicity via various methods. These methods include antioxidant and anti- inflammatory properties, detoxifying enzyme regulation, and competition for phthalate binding sites. Certain plant-derived chemicals, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenes, and alkaloids, have been shown to interact with phthalates and potentially limit their absorption, distribution, and metabolism inside the body. This review highlights the effects of several naturally occurring plant products, such as apigenin, taxifolin, vitamin C, and many more, on the toxicity of phthalates. Natural products use nowadays is increasing due to their non-toxic nature, so in the future, more focus should be in favor of increasing the use of these natural products that we obtained from plants.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"19 21","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135874582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae): An Insight into Phytochemistry and Pharmacology","authors":"Sonali Labhade, Pranali Jadhav, Ritesh Bhole, Sohan Chitlange","doi":"10.2174/0122150838249599231020074948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838249599231020074948","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae) generally identified as pomegranate, seeded or granular fruit, has been widely used for centuries in many cultures. P. granatum exhibits a wide variety of medicinal activities, viz., anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, etc. A variety of ethnomedical uses of P. granatum in several formulations, like powder, pulp, decoction and extract on its own or in blend with additional herbs against various diseases, like inflammation, skin disorders, cancer, microbial infections, and asthma, have been recorded. A wide variety of phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenoids, fatty acids, sugars, amino acids, tocopherols, sterols, alkaloids, amino acids, etc., have been isolated and identified from P. granatum, amongst which punicalagin, the major polyphenolic component of pomegranate extract, has been well thought of as the main effective component of plant. Thorough information related to P. granatum was gathered using the keywords Punica granatum or pomegranate in various computerized databases, including Pubmed, ACS, Science Direct, Google Scholar, WoS, Springer Link, Sci Finder, and Wiley. All full-text articles and abstracts were reviewed. Additionally, book chapters and monographs were also screened. The current study has highlighted the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical profile, pharmacological activity, and toxicological studies of P. granatum. The ethnopharmacological importance of pomegranate has been discussed in recent pharmacological studies, indicating its medicinal and nutritional benefits in varied human disorders. Moreover, inquiries related to various facets of P. granatum relating to safety, toxicity and quality control are yet unanswered. Additionally, the article has provided a thorough knowledge of the herb, including its mechanism of action, structure activity relationships, safety as well as toxicity, as reported in clinical studies.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135977602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Critical Study on the Synthetic and Herbal Medication Pattern in the Management of Psoriasis","authors":"Shobhini Chandel, Saumya Das, Neha Neha, Vijayant Singh Chauhan","doi":"10.2174/0122150838251874231011093514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838251874231011093514","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract:: Psoriasis is a persistent skin illness that causes dense, shimmering flakes, irritable, dry, and red patches as a result of the fast buildup of skin cells. It is an autoimmune skin condition that is incurable, non-contagious, and relapsing-remitting. Typically, a remission phase lasts one to twelve months. Psoriasis is caused by a number of cellular mechanisms, and it has been hypothesised that T lymphocytes, keratinocytes, allergen cells, Langerhans cells, natural killer cells, phagocytes, a number of Th1-type chemokines, in addition to growth factors like endothelial proliferation factor and keratinocytes growth factor, among others, are key players in the development of psoriasis. Numerous synthetic medicinal drugs have been documented to have the side effects of psoriasis. Due to the safety and accessibility, herbal medications may hold promise as possible anti-psoriatic molecules. Before creating a potential herbal drug, it is important to thoroughly examine the key players in the evolution of psoriasis, such as T-cell stimulation, transportation, and cytokinase inhibition. The purpose of this review is to investigate how psoriasis spreads and becomes activated, as well as how certain medications might exacerbate the condition and how certain plant resources may be used to treat psoriasis. To create a potent, secure, and dependable treatment, more scientific research on these herbal resources is required.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"2023 109","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136132888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Update on the Pharmacological Activity and Phytochemistry of Artemisia Absinthium L.","authors":"Aamir Tariq Malla, Zahid Ahmad Paul, Mohammad Akbar Dar, Mubashir Hussain Masoodi","doi":"10.2174/0122150838268714231013072103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838268714231013072103","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Plants have been used since the earliest times to manage various diseases, and many of these plants are being used as conventional remedies for various disorders today. Biologically active ingredients isolated from medicinal plants and extracts are receiving a lot of attention these days, partly because modern-day medication has a lot of side effects and somewhat because pathogenic microorganisms are becoming more resistant to antibiotics and many other treatments. Artemisia is the broadly dispersed genus of the family Asteraceae and encompasses almost five hundred species. Amongst these species, Artemisia absinthium L. is a familiar herb called Wormwood in English and Urdu, generally known as Afsanteen. In history, this species was recognized as important, and in old Europe, it was called “the most important master against all exhaustion”. A. absinthium has various benefits in treating pathological conditions such as gastric problems, fever, inflammation, and urinary disorders. The official European medicine uses A. absinthium in both allopathy and homeopathy. The herb was used to treat bladder diseases, anemia, helminthiasis, insomnia, fever, and trouble healing wounds and to treat gastrointestinal disorders in Asian and European traditional medicine. Mono and sesquiterpenes are the major pharmacologically active constituents of A. absinthium. Wormwood is a valuable resource of chemically new constituents and requires comprehensive screening approaches to emphasize the phytoconstituents and pharmacological actions at the molecular level. The core focus of this review is to provide complete information about the scientific evidence-based pharmacological activities, traditional uses, and phytoconstituents from A. absinthium. The collation of literature has been done by using references from main databases such as PubMed, Research gate, Scopes, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Chemical Abstracts, Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts, classical books, and pharmacopeias.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"11 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135315922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Mini Review on Ethnomedicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Indian Wampi Plant: Clausena indica (Dalzell) Oliv","authors":"Neenthamadathil Mohandas Krishnakumar, Stanislaus Antony Ceasar","doi":"10.2174/0122150838258642230920054729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838258642230920054729","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Clausena indica (Dalzell) Oliv. belongs to Rutaceae family and it is native to South and South-East Asia. The plant is used in the traditional medicine to treat malaria, rheumatism, bone fracture etc. Objective: In the present review, the previous reports on C. indica concerning its ethnobotanical uses, morphological description, eco-geographical features, phytochemistry and pharmacological effects are summarized Methods: Science-Direct, PubMed, Springer, Scopus and Google-Scholar were used to find potentially relevant literature. The collected literature was analyzed and potential titles were included for screening the abstracts and checking the full texts. After screening 90 potentially interesting articles and other related literature, a reference list of about 39 articles were selected. The reviews, dissertations and other literature without any original research were excluded. Conclusion: The present review describes the ethnomedicinal uses, reported phytochemical compounds isolated from the plant species and various pharmacological properties of C. indica. Ethnomedicinal studies indicated the use of C. indica for the treatment of various diseases. Pharmacological reports showed that C. indica exhibited significant antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, free radical scavenging, anti-gout and anticancer effects. Detailed phytochemical studies and molecular gene expression studies are required to explain the exact mechanism of action of active phytocompounds.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135414872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aloe Vera: A Potential Herb for Periodontitis Management","authors":"Pranay Wal, Dr. Himansu Bhusan Samal, Riya Khare, Dr.Kunal Arora Arora, Mohit Soni, Shruti Rathore, Dr. Ankita Wal","doi":"10.2174/0122150838267094231002173019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838267094231002173019","url":null,"abstract":"Background:: The Aloe Vera plant has been used in India for several decades for the treatment of periodontal disease. The plant has been considered to have antimicrobial and antiinflammatory properties, but it is still used for the treatment of periodontitis inflammation. Objective:: The study's goal was to assess the function of Aloe vera in the treatment of periodontitis. The article summarized numerous clinical research studies, clinical trials reports, patent reports, and safety data in addition to the mechanism of action to provide an overview of Aloe Vera’s usefulness in the treatment of periodontitis. Methods:: The information for their review articles was acquired by using Google Scholar and PubMed as search engines, as well as a number of publishers, including Springer Nature, Bentham Science, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier. ClinicalTrials.gov.in was referred to study the clinical trials data, and Google Patents was used as a search engine for collecting patent reports. Results:: Aloe Vera is useful for Periodontitis prevention and treatment due to its antiinflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant features. Aloe Vera can be used as an alternative to treat periodontitis and its related physiological effects such as gingivitis and mucositis, and various pre-clinical and clinical studies have been summarized that have demonstrated that using Aloe Vera significantly improved the mentioned parameters. Conclusion:: Aloe Vera is an herb that may be used to treat periodontitis and its associated negative effects. However, more preclinical and clinical research, might contribute to raising awareness and managing periodontitis.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135462755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviewing Expert Attitudes Toward Quaternary Prevention using Traditional Medicine: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Mohammad Hossain Mehrolhassani, Rahil Ghorbani Nia, Leila Vali, Yousef Shaabani","doi":"10.2174/0122150838239182231009060653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838239182231009060653","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Traditional medicine is based on knowledge, skills, and practices relying on the theories, beliefs, and indigenous experiences of different cultures that has a healthoriented and holistic view. With a holistic and health-oriented approach, quaternary prevention also seeks to prevent harm to the patient.Patient harm can be prevented by using efficient methods of traditional medicine and limiting the use of ineffective and harmful methods. Methods: The quantitative design of the study was conducted using a phenomenological approach among the faculty members of the Faculty of Traditional Medicine of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participation of 12 individuals selected using purposeful sampling. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. The codes were categorized based on their differences or similarities. Results: Six main themes were identified: prevention, patient benefit, quality of service, patient harm, rules and regulations, and financial burden. 18 sub-themes were extracted. Conclusion: Healthcare providers must protect their patients from the harms and costs of unnecessary diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative measures. It is likely that adopting effective executive mechanisms, rules, and regulations focusing on the principle of patient benefit can lead to the implementation of a combination of traditional medicine and modern medicine on an extensive scale, aiming to reduce patient harm.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135620251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on India's AYUSH Industry","authors":"Preet Amol Singh","doi":"10.2174/0122150838274570231012052116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122150838274570231012052116","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Some of the most well-known ancient medical systems in India include Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), whose medications are made primarily from medicinal plants gathered from forests. The Biological Diversity Act, of 2002 was created in India to carry out the 1992 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CBD aims for a sustainable, equitable, and shared distribution of benefits resulting from the use of biological resources and traditional knowledge. With one of its goals being to encourage the cultivation of medicinal plants, the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which proposes to amend the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, has been adopted by the lower house (Lok Sabha) of the Indian parliament. Objective: The goal of the study is to examine how the amendment will affect the AYUSH sector, which also happens to be the source of India's traditional medicines. Results: A distinction between cultivated and wild medicinal plants has been made, with cultivated medicinal plants being excluded from the access and benefit-sharing (ABS) mechanism upon acquiring the certificate of origin. This can give rise to false claims by the traders and manufacturers that their medicinal plants are cultivated. According to the most recent modification, the majority of traditional knowledge employed in the AYUSH systems of medicine is codified. There's a potential that the majority of people who have traditional knowledge will not be eligible for the benefits. The other argument is that eliminating AYUSH practitioners, growing medicinal plants, and codifying traditional knowledge from access and benefit sharing, would promote foreign investment in the AYUSH sector. Conclusion: This amendment must, in practice, ensure that tribes and vulnerable people profit from the sale of medicinal forest products, and decriminalising certain clauses actually advances AYUSH, and simplifies business operations. Striking a balance between encouraging economic growth and maintaining the long-term preservation of India's biodiversity is necessary.","PeriodicalId":11026,"journal":{"name":"Current Traditional Medicine","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135618407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}