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Planta Medica is a leading international journal for natural products and medicinal plant research. The official journal partner of the GA Society. https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/issue/10.1055/s-015-61140

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πŸ‡ NMR Chemical Shifts of Common Flavonoids πŸ‡

πŸ“„ This #OA study explores how three #NMR solvents may be used as a reference for isolated compounds, for detecting #flavonoids within mixtures like plant extracts as reference data for #NaturalProduct databases.

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21.01.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our natural product of the week comes from the festive red berries of the common holly (Ilex aquifolium)! This plant contains fascinating bioactive compounds, including #anthocyanins, which contribute the festive red color of the berries

#GrowingTogether #NaturalProduct #MedicinalPlant

05.12.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn about the #neuroprotective capabilities of the charismatic #mangosteen in this review from our latest issue 🌟

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#GrowingTogether #BrainHealth #MedicinalPlants #NeuroProtection

28.11.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“– Access this week's #FreetoRead article to learn more about an endangered species of fern with therapeutic potential 🌿
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#GrowingTogether #MedicinalPlants #NaturalProducts

14.11.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'There is a pressing need to discover novel anti-tuberculosis agents to combat emerging drug-resistant strains.'

A new study in Planta Medica investigates the potential of #CryptolepisSanguinolenta, #LantanaCamara, and #ZanthoxylumLeprieurii 🌿

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03.11.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘Upcoming webinar! Tomorrow afternoon, Prof. Simone Moser (speaker) and Prof. Robert FΓΌrst (chair) discuss the research behind the winner of Planta Medica’s Most Innovative Paper Award 2025 πŸ†

πŸ—“οΈ 28 October 2025
πŸ• 1pm-2pm (CET)
πŸ’» Online
Find out more and register here ➑️ cassyni.com/events/Tjw4N...

27.10.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒ Join us next week for the inaugural Thieme Biosciences webinar showcasing award-winning research on phylloxanthobilins in Tropaeolum majus πŸ‚

Tues 28th Oct ⏰ 13.00-14:00 CET
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#GrowingTogether #Innovation #MedicinalPlants #Award

22.10.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re here and we’re excited!#GA2025 has kicked off and our staff and editors are here to meet and greet you throughout the week! Come find us and say hello, and grab a #free copy of Planta Medica from our stand in the breaks 😊

01.09.2025 12:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will you be attending the GA Congress in Naples this year? So are we and we would love to meet you!

Come along to our stand, say hello, grab a free copy of our journal and ask any questions you have for us!

#Conference #GA2025 #Naples #Pharmacy #MedicinalPlants #GrowingTogether

19.08.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’Š Canagliflozin is a synthetic SGLT2i, it is the latest approved class of #medicine used in the treatment of type 2 #diabetes.

πŸ’Š This #Review article contains information about the #pharmacokinetics, #drug safety, and #efficacy profile of #canagliflozin.

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18.07.2025 13:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‰ In this study, a #systematic search was conducted, yielding 33 relevant articles focusing on the #phytochemistry and recent pharmacological #investigations of #CrotonLechleri, commonly known as #SangredeDrago.

πŸ’» Read the #FreetoRead #Review on our webpage: www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...

18.07.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒ Among the most common #infections worldwide are #urinarytractinfections (UTI), for the #treatment of #UTIs, mixtures of different #herbal materials are frequently used within traditional clinical practice.

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04.07.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great post! Furthermore, likely thanks to their flavonoid und phenol constituents, according to J. Schofield (Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest.), it can also be used in the treatment of warts, ringworm, nettle stings and poison ivy rash, too πŸ˜€

01.07.2025 15:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’Š This review briefly summarises the signalling pathways involved in the #pharmacological activities of #OleanolicAcid as a #monotherapy and in combination with other #drugs.

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20.06.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ„ Taxol (paclitaxel) was supposedly discovered in #fungi that grow #endobiotically in #yewtrees, leading to a confusing flood of publications emerged that claimed to have detected #Taxol in more and more #eukaryotic and even #prokaryotic species.

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13.06.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒ This paper reviewed 114 papers from various databases (Scopus, WoS, PubMed, and Google Scholar) and revealed that #poisoning incidents involving #DaturaStramonium have been relatively common from 2001 to 2024.

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06.06.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌼 #Diabetes is a major global #health concern, and achieving optimal #glycemic control remains a challenge for many.

🌼 This review summarizes evidence on the antidiabetic effects of #Sophora, highlighting its active ingredients and mechanisms of action.

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30.05.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐝 It's World Bee Day 2025!

Bees are essential #pollinators and a critical part of Earth's #ecosystem.

If you want ideas about actions you can take to help #SaveTheBees, check out the UN website for more information:
lnkd.in/gESry3S

#GrowingTogether #WorldBeeDay2025 #Bees #MedicinalPlants

20.05.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒ This paper studies the #molecular #pharmacology of Bryophyllum pinnatum #herbal preparations using specific receptor #ligands, the human myometrial #cell line hTERT‑C3, and cell lines expressing #recombinant human #oxytocin and V1A receptors.

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16.05.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 In recent years, the incidence of #neurodegenerative #diseases, including #Alzheimer's and #Parkinson's, has exhibited a steadily rising trend.

🌿 #TraditionalChineseMedicine offers a promising approach to treating #neurodegenerative #diseases.

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09.05.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Senna is a species of plant that typically thrive in moist grasslands and fields and function as natural #laxatives, thanks to their #anthraquinone derivatives. This property of senna has been known for hundreds of years!

#GrowingTogether #NaturalProduct #HerbalMedicine #MedicinalPlant

29.04.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 This paper suggest that #fenugreekseeds or #vicilin-rich #plantextracts could be used to develop novel strategies to control Campylobacter jejuni infections in certain animals, ultimately helping to decrease the prevalence of #campylobacteriosis in humans.

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25.04.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Medicinal Natural Product of this week is #Quinine!

This alkaloid was first isolated from the Peruvian #cinchona tree. Quinine can be used as an #antimalaria drug and also in the treatment of babesiosis.

#GrowingTogether #NaturalProduct #MedicinalChemistry #malaria #bioactive

23.04.2025 07:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's #NaturalProduct of the week is #Scopolamine!

🌿 Scopolamine can be isolated from members of the #solanaceae family of plants. These are commonly known to be #poisonous, however, scopolamine can be used to treat for #MotionSickness or postoperative #nausea.

#GrowingTogether #Plants

15.04.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“™ This paper summarizes the antitumor effects of #curcumin ( #tumeric ).

πŸ“™ It has been found that the #antitumor biological activity of curcumin in the body is associated with #epigenetic mechanisms.

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11.04.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A macrocycle to be reckoned with!

#Paclitaxel is a powerful #chemotherapy medication and can be used for the treatment of various #cancers. It is also listed on the #WorldHealthOrganization's model list of essential #medicines!

#GrowingTogether #MedicalPlants #Paclitaxel #Taxol #Yew #Tree

08.04.2025 07:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌺 #AtopicDermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory #skin disorder characterized by dry skin, eczema-like lesions, and severe itching. Some saffron extracts derived from #saffron and #gardenia have shown promising potential in the treatment of AD.

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04.04.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First isolated in 1876, capsaicin is commonly found in chili peppers and known for being an #irritant and for its use in providing spiciness to food. However, did you know that it has also been researched for application in various medicinal fields?

#GrowingTogether #Chili #Spice #NaturalProduct

01.04.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‚ This review intended to assess the preclinical evidence of #MulberryLeaf polysaccharides (MLPs) and explore their potential mechanisms on #diabetic #kidney #disease (DKD), offering a scientific reference for the #therapeutic use of MLPs.

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28.03.2025 11:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi @planteditors.bsky.social , could you also add @plantamedica.bsky.social to this starter pack too? Thanks a lot! :)

25.03.2025 09:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0