Taylor Mercado

Effect of ginsenoside-Rh2 and curcurbitacin-B on cryptosporidium parvum in vitro.

PMID: Exp Parasitol. 2020 Mar 9:107873. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32165146 Abstract Title: Effect of Ginsenoside-Rh2 and Curcurbitacin-B on Cryptosporidium parvum in vitro. Abstract: Ginsenoside-Rh2 and cucurbitacin-B (CuB) are secondary metabolites of Ginseng (Panax ginseng) and Cucurbitaceae plants respectively. We assessed the anticryptosporidial activity of these two functional compounds in a cell culture model …

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Luteolin prevents angiotensin II-induced cardiac remodeling.

PMID: PLoS One. 2015 ;10(9):e0137106. Epub 2015 Sep 1. PMID: 26327560 Abstract Title: A Food-Derived Flavonoid Luteolin Protects against Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Remodeling. Abstract: Oxidative stress has been implicated in cardiac remodeling (cardiac fibrosis and hypertrophy), which impairs cardiac function and metabolism; therefore, it is anticipated antioxidative compounds will have protective properties against cardiac remodeling. …

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In a subset of Italian COVID-19 patients, only 0.8% of patients had no comorbidities.

PMID: JAMA. 2020 Mar 23. Epub 2020 Mar 23. PMID: 32203977 Abstract Title: Case-Fatality Rate and Characteristics of Patients Dying in Relation to COVID-19 in Italy. Abstract: [n/a] read more

The antifungal and antioxidant activity of Indian stinging plants

PMID: J Complement Integr Med. 2018 Jun 21 ;16(1). Epub 2018 Jun 21. PMID: 29933244 Abstract Title: Bioactive potential of Indian stinging plants leaf extract against pathogenic fungi. Abstract: Background&methods We investigated the in vitro antioxidant and antifungal activity by agar disc diffusion assay of leaf extract of some stinging plants namely, Urtica dioica L., …

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Mechanisms of spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects of a herbal medicinal product consisting of myrrh, chamomile flower, and coffee charcoal.

PMID: Wien Med Wochenschr. 2017 May ;167(7-8):169-176. Epub 2017 Jan 13. PMID: 28091973 Abstract Title: Mechanisms on spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects of a herbal medicinal product consisting of myrrh, chamomile flower, and coffee charcoal. Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome are chronic gastrointestinal disorders which are associated with a lifelong therapeutic need. The disease results …

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The use of chamomile extract can significantly improve sleep quality among elderly people.

PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2017 Dec ;35:109-114. Epub 2017 Oct 13. PMID: 29154054 Abstract Title: The effects of chamomile extract on sleep quality among elderly people: A clinical trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The prevalence of insomnia increases with age. Chamomile is among the medicinal plants which are used as tranquilizer. Yet, there is inadequate experimental and …

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Green and chamomile teas attenuate glucose and fructose transport.

PMID: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2017 12 ;61(12). Epub 2017 Oct 26. PMID: 28868668 Abstract Title: Green and Chamomile Teas, but not Acarbose, Attenuate Glucose and Fructose Transport via Inhibition of GLUT2 and GLUT5. Abstract: SCOPE: High glycaemic sugars result in blood-glucose spikes, while large doses of post-prandial fructose inundate the liver, causing an imbalance …

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Chamomile crude flowers, but not chamomile teabags, were found to be adulterated with other plant materials.

PMID: J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2017 Jan 5 ;132:35-45. Epub 2016 Sep 26. PMID: 27693951 Abstract Title: Quality assessment of marketed chamomile tea products by a validated HPTLC method combined with multivariate analysis. Abstract: Chamomile tea composed of dried flower heads of Matricaria recutita L. (Asteraceae) is one of the most popular single ingredient herbal …

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Chamomile exhibits antimicrobial properties.

PMID: Microbiol Res. 2018 Oct ;215:76-88. Epub 2018 Jun 25. PMID: 30172312 Abstract Title: Matricaria genus as a source of antimicrobial agents: From farm to pharmacy and food applications. Abstract: Matricaria is a widespread genus of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae that grow in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, America and Africa. Some of …

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Chamomile exerts antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in rats subject to alcohol toxicity.

PMID: Gen Physiol Biophys. 2015 Jul ;34(3):263-75. Epub 2015 Mar 27. PMID: 25816359 Abstract Title: Chemical composition, antioxidant properties and hepatoprotective effects of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) decoction extract against alcohol-induced oxidative stress in rat. Abstract: The present study assessed the chemical composition, antioxidant properties, and hepatoprotective effects of subacute pre-treatment with chamomile (Matricaria recutita …

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