Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., is a tree that is cultivated for its multiple utilities, mainly for its
nutritional and medicinal values. The various products of coconut include tender coconut …

Oral diseases are major health problems with dental caries and periodontal diseases
among the most important preventable global infectious diseases. Oral health influences the …

Abstract Aristolochia (馬兜鈴mădōu ling) is an important genus widely cultivated and had
long been known for their extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine. The genus has …

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic and immune-
boosting properties. In the present study we investigated the inhibitory activities of Aloe vera …

O presente trabalho visou o levantamento etnobotânico das plantas medicinais, verificando
a versatilidade das espécies utilizadas e o consenso de uso e/ou conhecimento entre os …

Abstract Development of biologically inspired green synthesis of silver nanoparticles is
evolving into an important branch of nano-biotechnology. In the present investigation, we …

Challenges of resistance to synthetic antimicrobials have opened new vistas in the search
for natural products. This article rigorously reviews plants and other natural products used in …

Oral diseases such as caries and periodontitis are mainly caused by microbial biofilms.
Antibiotic therapy has reached its limits with regard to antimicrobial resistance, and new …

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Ethnopharmacological surveys show that several plant
species are used empirically by the population, in oral diseases. However, it is necessary to …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: The American flora represents one of the
world's wealthiest sources of material with pharmacological activity due to its biodiversity …