Ferns have a long geological record extending over millions of years, and they are
distributed in diverse environments worldwide; including swamps, coastal locations, open …

Abstract Background Traditional Polynesian medicine for children has been poorly
documented, and few data are available on their efficacy and safety. In this context, the aim …

Selective use of crude plant extracts has been the oldest ritual in ancient Indian Medicinal
System 'Ayurveda', as well as in Traditional Chinese Medicine system for thousands of …

The objective of the study was to characterize silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and their
bioactivities in early tracheophytes (Pteridophyta). Aqueous leaf extract of a critically …

dihydroxybenzoic acid (1) and 3, 4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (2) have been isolated from
ethyl acetate fraction of methanolic fractions of leaves, stems and roots of the fern …

Background Ferns contain natural products with potential therapeutic applications. Current
knowledge of the pharmacological properties of ferns, specifically those growing at high …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder affecting a vast variety of the
population. The onset of RA as well as the development of systematic immunization is …

Background Gathering of wild edible plant resources by people in sub-Saharan Africa is
discussed with reference to pteridophytes, which is an ancient plant group. Pteridophytes …

Many species of ferns and lycophytes are threatened by habitat destruction, over-collecting,
invasive species, and climate change, and plans to secure their in situ and ex situ …

The present study was aimed to reveal the phytochemical composition and bio potentials of
Tectaria paradoxa (Fee.) Sledge. The total phenolic, tannin, flavonoid, terpenoids, sterols …