It is our utmost pleasure to invite all the participants throughout the world to join us for the upcoming 8th International Conference and Expo on Pharmacognosy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products” is going to be held at Shanghai, China during October 21-22, 2020, with the theme “Herbal Medicine: Way towards effective and advanced healthcare” which includes incites keynote introductions, oral talks, and poster presentation. Pharmacognosy 2020 plans to assemble every one of the general population over the globe like young researchers, instructors, assistant professors, professors, directors, chairman, chancellor, scientists, doctors, managing directors, chief executive officers, presidents and base a stage for them to share their experience.
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the world’s most cultivated crop after wheat and rice in production of cereal crop. It is also one of the major cereal crops grown in Ethiopia, the crop has wide adaptability. It is very important item of human consumption and is also used as cattle and poultry feed besides being grown to horses and sheep. However inadequate phosphorus application is one of the constraints that limit the growth performance and yield components of Maize (Zea mays L.). Fertilizer has been a major component of improved maize production technologies being promoted by the extension package. Phosphorus encourages plant growth which enhances early leaf initiation and development. The objective of this seminar is to evaluate the effect of different level of phosphorus fertilizer on growth performance and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). The increase in plant height with the increase in nitrogen fertilizer level was due to the positive effect of nitrogen element on plant growth that leads to progressive increase in internode length and consequently plant height. Lack of nitrogen results in stunted growth, pale yellow color, small grain size and reduced yield. It is an essential component of amino acid and protein. The growth of plant primarily depends on nitrogen availability in soil solution and its utilization by crop plants. Yields, number of grains per ear, plant height, chlorophyll contents, energy contents and P uptake efficiency of maize increases at high level of P application; Number of grains per ear, weight of grains per ear, weigh of grains per plot and 1000-grain weight were maximum with this application rate. Nitrogen and phosphorus are very essential for good vegetative growth and grain development in maize production. Generally, Nitrogen and phosphorus has significant effect on growth performance and yield components of maize like; plant height, number of leaf per plant, length of leaves, number of internodes, internodes length and stem diameter.
Wine is made using fermentation of grapes. Grapes which contain all the required esters, tannins and acids is selected for wine making. Sweetness and acidity should be in balance when the grapes are picked. Some other methods of producing wine includes: addition of sulfur dioxide, using small fermenting vessels during processing, use of cool temperatures with the objective to stop the fermentation before all the sugar is fermented
Natural Product and Plant Resources (ISSN: 2231-3184) is one of the preferred journals in the field of Plant Sciences. Natural Product and Plant Resources is a high-quality peer-reviewed journal, containing several high quality and unique articles, accepting manuscripts for Volume 11 Issue 6. Our journal covers The Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources is an international journal devoted to Agronomy, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Cell biology, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Genetics and Genomics, Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology, Ethnoveterinary, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Horticulture, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Morphology, Pest Management, Phylogeny, Phylogeography, Physiology, Phytochemistry, Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Plant Production Systems, Systems Biology, Taxonomy, Weed Science and all other related areas. Our Journal’s articles are citated in Google Scholar. Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources publishes all types of scholarly articles: Research Article, Review Article, Short Communication, Clinical Images, Letter to Editor, Opinion, and Commentaries. The Journal has recently released its 5th Issue in May with 5 articles. The Journal has successfully completed 10 Volumes and is currently running with Volume 11 Issue 5 with monthly issue release frequency.
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Plants are natural antioxidants and effective herbal medicines, in part due to their anti-diabetic compounds, such as flavonoids, tannins, phenolic, and alkaloids that improve the performance of pancreatic tissues by increasing the insulin secretion or decreasing the intestinal absorption of glucose. Diabetics are estimated to be several hundred millions worldwide, and this figure, together with the percentage of the population affected, is steadily increasing (around 6% in rich countries). certainly a better diagnosis of the diabetic state due to greater ease and wider detection geographically this metabolic-endocrine disorder in rich countries where the relative cost of food has dropped considerably and daily stress has increased, but also in many developing countries, it is even in these that the increase is the fastest of blood glucose disorders, certainly also an increase in the percentage of the affected population, insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1), which accounts for 20 to 25% of people with diabetes, usually coming early in life and treated with insulin injection plus a strict food monitoring (of carbohydrate intake), non-insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2, or diabetes of the elderly often over weighted) who come out later and are most often balanced by a diet (slimming) hypocaloric-hypoglucidic with or without associated drug treatment (mainly hypoglycemic sulfonamides, iguanid’s, insulin). It is the latter type of diabetes that seems to be constantly growing and can be cured by herbal medicine. We well discus six medicinal Egyptian plants that used in diabetes remedy.Black cumin (Nigella sativa ),fennel (Foeniculumvulgare),fenugreek(trigonellafoenumgraecum), garlic ( Allium sativum),lupine (Lupinustermis) andonion (Allium cipa) . The explanations behind utilizing conventional prescriptions among FGD members were like those given by members who addressed the poll. They likewise detailed that the expense of ordinary medication, the openness and accessibility of the customary prescriptions, and exhortation from companions drove them to utilize conventional drugs. A few members accepted that utilizing a mix of ordinary and conventional drugs was more successful than utilizing either kind of medication alone. Notwithstanding diabetes, a few members accepted that customary medications were compelling for overseeing different conditions related with diabetes, for example, slow twisted mending and kidney issues, alongside alleviation from blockage and hypertension. Moringa seeds were supposed to be helpful for overseeing hypertension and for recuperating wounds. In any case, most of members knew that customary meds can have unfavorable impacts, for example, hypoglycemia, kidney ailment, weakness, and looseness of the bowels. A portion of the nearby botanists announced that conventional drugs have shifting adequacy. They ascribed this to muddled solutions on the amount to take or to what extent to take it for. Furthermore, a few members in the FGDs and IDIs communicated the sentiment that customary meds were not as supportive as conventional meds since they brought help however didn't give a fix. Moreover, some FGD respondents expressed that the administration ought to guarantee and bolster the utilization of customary prescriptions since they are compelling at rewarding numerous sicknesses that can't be treated in medical clinics. Botanists concurred that the legislature should bolster the utilization of customary drugs and gave instances of individuals who had not been treated in an emergency clinic however had been dealt with effectively with privately made prescriptions. Diabetes is an entangled wellbeing condition with different hazard factors and numerous methods of the board. It is joined by different legends and misguided judgments. Legends may exist as a result of an absence of information and attention to diabetes and close-mindedness. So as to conquer this, there is a need to consider network convictions and recognitions toward wellbeing looking for practices. This investigation concentrated on the patients' and cultivators' points of view and works on with respect to the utilization of conventional medication and its job in the administration of type 2 diabetes mellitus. We found that members have a scope of convictions in regards to the causes and treatment of diabetes. As to reason for diabetes, most of the investigation members saw that diabetes happens because of a high-sugar diet. This finding is like that of Rai and Kishore, who saw that members thought about sugar as the reason for diabetes. A portion of the members in this examination accepted that rice raises blood glucose levels in light of its high-sugar content and that washing it a few times or absorbing it water can evacuate starches. This misguided judgment is like that provided details regarding another examination, where members expressed that starches ought to be expelled from diabetic eating regimens. Truth be told, individuals need sugars as a significant wellspring of vitality for the body's phones and mind. Because of that, it is difficult to absolutely dodge sugar source nourishments, however the decision of starch source food sources to devour is significant for the anticipation of diabetes. Overconsumption of straightforward sugars, for example, fructose and glucose, builds lipid testimony in the liver and muscles and lessens insulin affectability. Most refined grains are wealthy in straightforward starches which are retained quickly, cause the blood glucose level to rise not long after the supper, and contain lacking measures of different supplements, for example, fiber, proteins, nutrients, and minerals. Flushing nourishments, for example, rice a few times or absorbing food sources water doesn't expel sugars however may drain the food of significant supplements, for example, water-dissolvable nutrients, minerals, and fiber. Utilization of entire grain as a wellspring of starches is desirable over expending refined grains in view of lower glycemic reactions that help the dietary administration of diabetes and hyperglycemia. In this manner, mindfulness should be made of which sugars are awful for one's wellbeing and their significance to the body's cells and organs. Likewise, a significant number of the examination members accepted that there are nourishments and conventional meds that can be utilized to treat diabetes. This finding is like the discoveries of different investigations which have recognized different indigenous vegetables, flavors, and herbs that might be valuable in rewarding diabetes. In our examination, the vegetables and flavors that were utilized by diabetic patients and nearby botanists in the administration of diabetes included privately developed amaranth leaves (Amaranth species), rabbit lettuce (Sonchusluxurians), nightshade leaves (Solanumvillosum mill operators), insect plant leaves (Gynandropsisgynandra), and okra units (Abelmoschusesculentus). Conventional prescriptions which were seen as broadly utilized included moringa seeds and leaves (Moringaoleifera), soursop leaves (Annonamuricata), dark plum tree husk (Syzygiumcumini), avocado seeds (Persea Yankee folklore), lemongrass (Cymbopogoncitratus), Aloe vera, and rosemary blossoms (Vincarosea). These conventional medications are normally utilized as food or food fixings and some are utilized as herbs in certain nations, including Tanzania. The majority of these nourishments and conventional medications utilized on diabetes the board contain cancer prevention agents, phytochemicals, polyphenols, nutrients, and minerals which give searching impacts toward oxidative pressure.
Natural Sweeteners are sugar molecules obtained naturally from vegetables. Examples : honey, molasses, maple syrup, coconut sugar, agave nectar, dates, stevia. These causes health hazards: Type 2 diabetes , Weight gain , Raises blood sugar levels, Tooth decay. Artificial sweetners are the sugar substitutes used to add sweetness to food. Examples are : aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, neotame, saccharin, xylitol. Artificial Sweetners is getting in demand as these are very effective in diabetic patients by providing sweetness with no calories. Benefits includes : Reduces hunger, risk of tooth decay and sugar intake in the body thus helps in losing weight. Side effects includes :Raises risk of Cancer and Damages Gut health by disrupting balance of gut microbes.
I am pleased to mention that during the year 2020, all issues of Volume 10 were published online well within the time and the print issues were also brought out and dispatched within 30 days of publishing the issue online. Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources during this year released 3 issues jumping from the frequency of 2 in the previous years. The Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources has its article indexed and archived in Google Scholar.
Garlic (Allium Sativum ) and its therapeutic effects in prevention and treatment of various diseases has been recognized by several different cultures throughout the history. Of numerous health benefits of garlic, recent studies support its protective effect against different types of cancer risk and a potential inhibition of several pathogens. The anti-tumor and anti-microbial agent present in garlic are widely being recognized for their targets to be used as a potential therapeutics. This review summarizes the molecular mechanism of different garlic compounds and their targets in cancer and antipathogenic activity.
Ewe (plant), as it is normally being called among the indigenous Yoruba people, is highly distinct and peculiar to their healing system and culture. Besides, the essence of plants and the knowledge of their usage as medicinal plants in Yoruba therapeutic system can only be unfolded if profoundly explored. Thus the sayings, nkan ti a fi pamo ti a we, la n pe ni ewe, meaning, plants constitute embedded indigenous knowledge that have not been unfolded or discovered. However, in view of the overabundance nature of plants and the World Health Organization (WHO)'s affirmation of the medicinal importance of plants across the world, it becomes more mandatory to unveil these hidden facts as a way of finding more groundbreaking cure to the innumerable diseases existing in world or even, preventing their outbreak. This paper, therefore, brings to the fore, the sources of natural medicinal plants especially among indigenous Yoruba in Nigeria. Indeed, it is a conscious attempt at bringing to limelight, the prophylactic and therapeutic vitality of some indigenous plants in the sustenance of human health
Strychnous nux-vomica (KUCHLA) belongs to the family Loganiaceae used in folklore and traditional medicines. The objective of present review on kuchla outcomes the agronomy, phytochemical constituents, structures and used for treatment of antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antisnake venom, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, analgesic, neuropharmacological, gastritis, antialcoholic, larvicidal activities. This studies provides valuable information of kuchla for future research and helpful for the other studies to be carried out.
Eurycoma longifolia has been widely used for various traditional medicinal purposes in Malaysia. Among the major compounds produced in E. longifolia is quassinoids. However little is known about the biosynthesis pathway leading to these compounds.As a starting point, genes involved in terpenoids biosynthesis pathway, which is the primary pathway leading to quassinoid were analysed using Illumina high-throughput RNA-sequencing technology.The transcriptome profiles were generated from roots of the mature 10-year-old and the young 1-year-old E. longifolia. BLAST against the Nr database of 60,753 non-redundant unigenes obtained indicated that only 34,673 (57%) showed homology to known proteins and was highly similar to citrus. Most assignments of gene ontology based on the biological process category were to “metabolic process”. KEGG analysis showed that key enzymes in major secondary metabolite pathways were present in the transcriptome and the highest were assigned to “phenylpropanoid biosynthesis” and “terpenoid backbone biosynthesis”. Differentially expressed gene analysis predicted 154 unigenes were potentially related to quassinoid biosynthesis. They were up-regulated in 10-year-old roots and were either involved in terpenoids backbone biosynthesis, encoded for transcription factors (WRKY and AP2/ERF genes) or encoded for cytochrome P450.
Foundation and points: Medicinal plants are utilized in conventional medication to treat numerous ailments. Celery (Apium graveolens) is a local restorative plant to Europe. This plant has an exceptionally wide scope of utilization and development. The wild sort was found in nations, for example, Algeria, the Caucasus, Iran, India and America. Notwithstanding, because of expanding esteem and the uncommon spot of the plant in the new pharmaceutical industry, it is important to perceive the potential in the field of assembling and preparing. This article presents morphological attributes, vegetation mixes and assessment of the helpful properties of this important restorative plant. Strategies: The data of this audit article have been accumulated from open diaries in databases, for example, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, SID and Iran Medex.
This paper is concerned with the production of various flavored incense sticks from a few herbal sources and floral waste from temples as an initiative to reduce dumping organic wastes into water bodies. To minimize the dumping of solid wastes into the water bodies and prevent the usage of chemicals in production of incense sticks, an attempt was made to produce incense sticks from the flower and herbal plants such as neem, tulsi, turmeric, rose, marikozhundh etc., collected from the temples from nearby Bharathiar University, Maruthamalai, Coimbatore by reducing, recycling and reusing the organic wastes through Solid State Fermentation (SSF) technology. The present study focused on the production of incense sticks in the laboratory with an aim to infuse skill development, employment opportunities and entrepreneurship avenues to undergraduate students. Based on the available resources, the products were fabricated, typical composition consists of 14% (by weight) of sawdust powder and adhesive powder (jigatt), 12 % of herbal powder as fragrance material (by weight), 10-15 % (number) of bamboo stick and 10 % (by weight) charcoal. On average, 10-15 incense sticks were produced depending upon the diameter.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a sexual disorder that has a strong impact on the patient's life quality and can threaten the stability of the couple's relationship. The current study aimed to document medicinal plants used in the management of erectile dysfunction in Bwatun, Mali. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among twenty traditional practitioners using a semi-structured interview. Then, a phytochemical screening using standard methods was carried out on the three most cited plants. From the analysis of the survey sheets, 16 plant species belonging to 11 families were recorded. Fabaceae family represented the most cited with 31.25%, followed by Poaceae (12.50%). About plant parts, roots were the most used organs with 45%. The commonly used methods of preparation were: chewing (43.75%) and decoction (37.50%); the method of administration was oral exclusively. Phytochemical analysis of the three most cited plants (Tamarindus indica L., Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel and Ximenia americana L.) revealed the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, coumarins, saponins, tannins, terpenes, flavonoids and reducing sugars that support the use of these plants in the management of erectile dysfunction.
Exposure to Industrial wastes and leakages can cause prolong damage to humans and plants due to the presence of chemical wastes and heavy metals. This study was conducted to compare the pharmacognostic profile, presence and effects of heavy metals and determine the adverse effects of using medicinal plants from Industrial Area to manage diseases in humans with that of the plant grown in Non-Industrial Area. Standard methods for pharmacognostic and elemental analysis such as macro- and microscopical evaluation, Physico-chemical, phytochemical and elemental analysis were used. Statistical analyses were done using student t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Hygrophila auriculata leaf grown in Industrial Area was found to be slightly sour in taste, light green in color with yellowish patches and musty odor as compared to the tasteless, deep green coloration and characteristic odor in Non-Industrial Area. Results of the physicochemical analysis showed that, moisture content, total ash, acid insoluble and water soluble ash, alcohol and water soluble extractive values showed accumulation of extraneous organic matters, impurities and retained much water in Hygrophila auriculata leaf grown in Industrial Area than the one grown in Non-Industrial Area. Hygrophila auriculata leaf grown in Industrial Area was screened positive for steroids/terpenes, cardiac glycosides and saponins while that grown in Non-Industrial Area was positive for steroids/terpenes, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids. Hygrophila auriculata leaf grown in Industrial Area was found to contain a significant amount of Cobalt, Lead and Zinc at (p<0.05) as compared to the values obtained from those grown in Non-Industrial Area. Plants from industrial areas should not be used as drug.
With the successful completion of Natural Medicine 2018 conference 3rd International Conference and Expo on Natural, Traditional & Alternative Medicine hosted by the Conference Series LLC Ltd was held during September 24-25, 2018 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montreal Airport, 10888 Chemin de la Cote-de-Liesse, Lachine, QC H8T 1A6, Montreal, Canada with the theme “Natural Medicine and Products: Standardizing the efficacy, safety and potency” offering a unique opportunity for investigators across the globe to meet, network, and perceive new scientific innovations. Natural Medicine 2018 is distinguished with the attendance of Editorial Board Members of supported Journals, Scientists, young and brilliant researchers, business delegates and talented student communities representing more than 25 countries, who made this conference rewarding and fecund.
In this study, chemotaxonomical relationships between two species (Centaurea balsamita and C. Behen) belongs to the genus Centaurea were investigated. The essential oil yields of these species were found as 0.4 and 0.3% v/w, respectively. The essential oils were analysed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. A total of sixty three components have been identified constituting 90.6% and 87.5% of the oil, respectively. Butanoic acid (16.3%), spathulenol (15.5%), α-terpinolene (10.2%) and caryophyllene oxide (4.6%) were detected main compounds of C. balsamita, however caryophyllene oxide (15.9%), spathulenol (11.4%), germacrene D (6.6%) and allo-aromadendrene (6.1%) were detected major constituents of C. behen. The compositions of the oils were subjected to a hierarchical cluster analysis by application of the SPSS, with a view to test their use in chemotaxonomy.
