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1. Ethnomedicinal applications, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties of Laggera aurita Linn (Asteraceae): A Review

   Background

   The plant Laggera aurita (Asteraceae) is a commonly utilized medicinal plant growing as a weed in African countries used in the treatment...

   Sa’adatu Muhammad Julde, Safiya Bala Borodo, ... Lawal Alhassan Bichi in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 05 September 2022

2. Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity of Arisaema (Areaceae): a review

   Background

   The genus Arisaema (Areaceae), popularly known as cobra lilies and jack in pulpit is mainly found in temperate to tropical areas of all...

   Heena Ali, Ubaid Yaqoob in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 24 February 2021
   

3. The comparative perspective of phytochemistry and biological properties of the Apiaceae family plants

   Despite the availability of numerous reports on the discovery of medicinal plant compounds and their properties, one may encounter contradictory...

   Mohammad Hamidian, Amin Salehi, ... Maryamossadat Nejad Mirfathi in Scientific Reports

   Article Open access 31 July 2023
   

4. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of genus Fritillaria—a review

   Background

   Genus Fritillaria is one among the biggest genera of family Liliaceae comprising of around 130–165 species. Fritillaria is viewed as a...

   Ishrat Rashid, Ubaid Yaqoob in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 12 July 2021
   

5. Phytochemistry reflects different evolutionary history in traditional classes versus specialized structural motifs

   Foundational hypotheses addressing plant–insect codiversification and plant defense theory typically assume a macroevolutionary pattern whereby...

   Kathryn A. Uckele, Joshua P. Jahner, ... Thomas L. Parchman in Scientific Reports

   Article Open access 26 August 2021
   

6. Changes in melon plant phytochemistry impair Aphis gossypii growth and weight under elevated CO₂

   Elevated CO ₂ (eCO ₂ ) modifies plant primary and secondary metabolism that subsequently impacts herbivore insect performance due to changes in its...

   Ana Moreno-Delafuente, Ignacio Morales, ... Pilar Medina in Scientific Reports

   Article Open access 26 January 2021
   

7. Critical review of the Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal: ethnobotany, pharmacological efficacy, and commercialization significance in Africa

   Background

   Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal ( W. somnifera ) is a herb commonly known by its English name as Winter Cherry. Africa is indigenous to many...

   Henok Kessete Afewerky, Ayeni Emmanuel Ayodeji, ... Sherif Babatunde Adeyemi in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 21 October 2021
   

8. Phytochemical competence and pharmacological perspectives of an endangered boon—Costus speciosus (Koen.) Sm.: a comprehensive review

   Background

   Costus speciosus (Koen) Sm. popularly known as crepe ginger or spiral ginger and insulin plant is a perennial rhizomatous herb contain...

   Saima Sohrab, Pratibha Mishra, Sanjay Kumar Mishra in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 04 December 2021
   

9. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Catha edulis (Vahl) Endli (Khat) research (1961–2021)

   Background

   The use of Khat ( Catha edulis ) causes health, psychological, and socioeconomic burdens, and many scientific studies have been conducted on...

   Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha Mohamed in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

   Article Open access 12 December 2022
   

10. Global research trends of the studies on Murraya koenigii (L.) spreng: a Scopus-based comprehensive bibliometric investigation (1965–2023)

    Background

    Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. has several well-established nutritional and therapeutic applications. Following our desire to investigate...

    Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

    Article Open access 14 September 2023
    

11. Exploring pharmaphylogeny from multiple perspectives: a case study on Lithospermeae

    Lithospermeae Dumort., a tribe under the subfamily Boraginoidae, is a perennial herb containing approximately 470 species under 26 genera, primarily...

    Yumei Yan, **nxin Wei, ... Minhui Li in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 11 May 2023
    

12. Long-term concentration of tropical forest nutrient hotspots is generated by a central-place apex predator

    Apex predators typically affect the distribution of key soil and vegetation nutrients through the heterogeneous deposition of prey carcasses and...

    Everton B. P. de Miranda, Carlos A. Peres, ... Colleen T. Downs in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 17 March 2023
    

13. PeruNPDB: the Peruvian Natural Products Database for in silico drug screening

    Since the number of drugs based on natural products (NPs) represents a large source of novel pharmacological entities, NPs have acquired significance...

    Haruna L. Barazorda-Ccahuana, Lena Gálvez Ranilla, ... Miguel Angel Chávez-Fumagalli in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 10 May 2023
    

14. Curcuma aromatica Salisb.: An Update on Its Chemical Profile and Biological Activities

    The present study provides an updated overview on the phytochemical profile and bioactivities of Curcuma aromatica Salisb., and is accomplished by...

    Ajay Kumar, Abha Shukla, Supriya Dubey in National Academy Science Letters

    Article 18 July 2023

15. Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro (fiddlehead fern): an updated review

    Background

    Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro is a popular edible wild fern found in the subtropical Himalayas. It is widely used in folk medicine...

    Shivali Singla, Rupali Rana, ... Sachin Goyal in Bulletin of the National Research Centre

    Article Open access 12 May 2022
    

16. Antioxidant activity of Flemingia praecox and Mucuna pruriens and their implications for male fertility improvement

    Globally, 15–24% couples are unable to conceive naturally and 50% of cases of this problem are due to infertility in males. Of this, about 50% of...

    Shravan D. Kumbhare, Sanghadeep S. Ukey, Dayanand P. Gogle in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 08 November 2023
    

17. De novo chromosome-level genome assembly of Chinese motherwort (Leonurus japonicus)

    Chinese motherwort ( Leonurus japonicus ), a member of Lamiaceae family, is a commonly used medicinal herb for treating obstetrical and gynecological...

    **nrui Wang, Lili Zhang, ... Li Guo in Scientific Data

    Article Open access 09 January 2024
    

18. A systematic approach for authentication of medicinal Patrinia species using an integration of morphological, chemical and molecular methods

    Four common Patrinia species, including P. heterophylla , P. monandra , P. scabiosifolia and P. villosa , have been documented as herbal medicines with...

    Kwan-Ho Wong, Tao Zheng, ... David Tai-Wai Lau in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 19 March 2024
    

19. Breviscapine regulates the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells via the PI3K/AKT pathway

    Colorectal cancer (CRC) is ranked as one of the most common malignancies with a high death rate. It has been discovered that breviscapine can alter...

    Pengfei Niu, Feng Liu, ... ** Gu in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 14 June 2023
    

20. A new essential oil from the native Ecuadorian species Steiractinia sodiroi (Hieron.) S.F. Blake (Asteraceae): chemical and enantioselective analyses

    In the present study, the essential oil from dry leaves of Steiractinia sodiroi (Hieron.) S.F. Blake is described for the first time. The plant...

    Yessenia E. Maldonado, Omar Malagón, ... Gianluca Gilardoni in Scientific Reports

    Article Open access 11 October 2023