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View article: GC-MS profiling and biological activities of Conamomum vietnamense leaf extracts from Vietnam
GC-MS profiling and biological activities of Conamomum vietnamense leaf extracts from Vietnam Open
Conamomum vietnamense is a native species in Vietnam with significant potential pharmacological properties. This study evaluated the total phenolic (TPC) and total flavonoid (TFC) contents, antioxidant properties, and in vitro cytotoxicity…
View article: Ethnobotany of Piperaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand
Ethnobotany of Piperaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand Open
Saensouk P, Boonma T, Jitpromma T, Chen TV, Saensouk S. 2025. Ethnobotany of Piperaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand. Biodiversitas 26: 2416-2428. This study investigates the ethnobotanical significance of Piperaceae in Nakho…
View article: Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicology of <i>Trevesia</i> Vis. (Araliaceae) with a Focus on <i>Trevesia palmata</i> : Review
Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicology of <i>Trevesia</i> Vis. (Araliaceae) with a Focus on <i>Trevesia palmata</i> : Review Open
Trevesia Vis. species are small evergreen trees belonging to the family Araliaceae that occur naturally throughout Asia. The multiple parts of Trevesia species have been used in traditional medicinal systems in several countries for their …
View article: CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS EXTRACTED FROM HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM J.KOENIG GROWN IN VIETNAM
CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS EXTRACTED FROM HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM J.KOENIG GROWN IN VIETNAM Open
Hedychium coronarium, commonly known as white ginger lily (Zingiberaceae), is a native species in Asian forests. The plant has long been used as a traditional medicine for treating pain and inflammatory conditions and as a food-flavouring …
View article: Phytochemical compositions and cytotoxic activity of Conamomum vietnamense rhizome fractionated extract: in vitro and in silico screenings
Phytochemical compositions and cytotoxic activity of Conamomum vietnamense rhizome fractionated extract: in vitro and in silico screenings Open
Background: Conamomum vietnamense is a new species discovered in Vietnam with important pharmacological potential. Questions: What are the major phytochemical constituents of C. vietnamense rhizomes? Does the n-hexane fraction have cytotox…
View article: Rhizome essential oil of Alpinia pinnanensis from Vietnam: Chemical composition and in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities
Rhizome essential oil of Alpinia pinnanensis from Vietnam: Chemical composition and in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities Open
Alpinia pinnanensis T.L.Wu & S.J.Chen, a species in the Zingiberaceae family, was identified and described from Phu Tho Province, Vietnam. In this study, the essential oil (EO) was extracted from A. pinnanensis rhizomes using hydrodistilla…
View article: An Overview of the Chemical Compositions and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Selected <i>Zingiber</i> Species (Zingiberaceae)
An Overview of the Chemical Compositions and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Selected <i>Zingiber</i> Species (Zingiberaceae) Open
Zingiber Mill. is the second-largest genus of the Zingiberaceae family. The members of this genus are known for their diverse applications in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare fields due to their richness in bioactive compon…
View article: Comparative micromorphology of Costus pictus and Hellenia speciosa collected from Vietnam
Comparative micromorphology of Costus pictus and Hellenia speciosa collected from Vietnam Open
Triet NT, Chen TV, Lam DNX, Hien NTT, Nga NT, Quynh TTT. 2025. Comparative micromorphology of Costus pictus and Hellenia speciosa collected from Vietnam. Biodiversitas 26: 407-417. Costus pictus and Hellenia speciosa are two herbs belongin…
View article: Chemical compositions and enzyme inhibitory activities of the essential oils of <i>Amomum putrescens</i> D. Fang from Vietnam
Chemical compositions and enzyme inhibitory activities of the essential oils of <i>Amomum putrescens</i> D. Fang from Vietnam Open
Amomum putrescens D. Fang is a member of the genus Amomum Roxb. (Zingiberaceae), which is found in Vietnam and China. To date, the chemical components and bioactivities of A. putrescens essential oils (EOs) have not been investigated. In t…
View article: Exploring the botany and pharmacology of the genus <i>Conamomum</i> Ridl. (Zingiberaceae)
Exploring the botany and pharmacology of the genus <i>Conamomum</i> Ridl. (Zingiberaceae) Open
The members of the genus Conamomum Ridl. (Zingiberaceae) are primarily distributed from Indochina to western Malesia. Knowledge of the distribution of species of Conamomum is important for conservation and natural resource management. The …
View article: Exploring the Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Profile, and Pharmacological Effects of <i>Coldenia procumbens</i> L., Boraginaceae
Exploring the Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Profile, and Pharmacological Effects of <i>Coldenia procumbens</i> L., Boraginaceae Open
Coldenia procumbens L. (family Boraginaceae, genus Coldenia) is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat various ailments. It has been indicated in the indigenous system of medicine for treating rheumatic swellings, boils, pains, imma…
View article: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity of Some Vietnamese Remedies Used to Treat Bi Syndrome in Traditional Medicine
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity of Some Vietnamese Remedies Used to Treat Bi Syndrome in Traditional Medicine Open
Background Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder caused by abnormalities in purine metabolism that increase serum uric acid. Some traditional medicine remedies have been proven to cause hypouricemia by inhibiting xanthine oxidase. In Vietn…
View article: Recent Development of a Traditional Herbal Medicine, <i>Stixis suaveolens</i> (Roxb.) Pierre: Its Botany, Ethnomedicine, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology
Recent Development of a Traditional Herbal Medicine, <i>Stixis suaveolens</i> (Roxb.) Pierre: Its Botany, Ethnomedicine, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology Open
Background/Objective Plant-based products and their isolated compounds have been utilized in traditional medicine since early times. In folk medicine, Stixis suaveolens (Roxb.) Pierre has been used to treat painful tendons and bones, rheum…
View article: Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Ethyl Acetate Fractionated Extract from Rhizomes of <i>Zingiber monophyllum</i> Gagnep.: In vitro and in silico Screenings
Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Ethyl Acetate Fractionated Extract from Rhizomes of <i>Zingiber monophyllum</i> Gagnep.: In vitro and in silico Screenings Open
Objective/Background: Zingiber monophyllum Gagnep., a member of the Zingiberaceae family, is known for its significant biological activities. The current study aimed to determine the volatile components of the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fractio…
View article: Micromorphology, physicochemical parameters, and phytochemical screening of Chloranthus flavus D.T. Liu & G. Chen (syn. C. nervosus Collett & Hemsl.) from Vietnam
Micromorphology, physicochemical parameters, and phytochemical screening of Chloranthus flavus D.T. Liu & G. Chen (syn. C. nervosus Collett & Hemsl.) from Vietnam Open
Chen TV, Lam DNX, Khai HD, Duc DPN, Nga NT, Hien NTT, Quynh TTT. 2024. Micromorphology, physicochemical parameters, and phytochemical screening of Chloranthus flavus D.T. Liu & G. Chen (syn. C. nervosus Collett & Hemsl.) from Vietnam. Biod…
View article: 128P Innovative limb salvage: Liquid nitrogen approach in reconstruction after bone tumor resection
128P Innovative limb salvage: Liquid nitrogen approach in reconstruction after bone tumor resection Open
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. Various techniques for reconstructing bone and soft tissue defects after removing malignant bone tumors have been described. Typically, a tumor prost…
View article: Discovery of potential protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 inhibitors from phytochemical database through structure- based high-throughput virtual screening and machine learning Discovery of protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 inhibitors
Discovery of potential protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 inhibitors from phytochemical database through structure- based high-throughput virtual screening and machine learning Discovery of protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 inhibitors Open
Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2) has recently become a viable target for cancer immunotherapy. Our study aimed to predict compounds with potential to inhibit PTPN2 for anticancer immunotherapy through a combination …
View article: Essential Oils of Two Species of Zingiberaceae Family from Vietnam: Chemical Compositions and <i>α</i>-Glucosidase, <i>α</i>-Amylase Inhibitory Effects
Essential Oils of Two Species of Zingiberaceae Family from Vietnam: Chemical Compositions and <i>α</i>-Glucosidase, <i>α</i>-Amylase Inhibitory Effects Open
The ginger family (Zingiberaceae) is one of the most diverse and abundant families in the plant kingdom in terms of number of species. In terms of chemistry, this is a family of plants containing much essential oil with mainly monoterpene …
View article: Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Properties of <i>Diospyros mollis</i> Griff.: A Review
Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Properties of <i>Diospyros mollis</i> Griff.: A Review Open
Objective/Background The genus Diospyros L. (Ebenaceae) includes about 778 species worldwide, with over 500 of them known for their significant health benefits. Among them, Diospyros mollis Griff. has been used as a tonic and treatment for…
View article: GC-MS analysis and cytotoxic activity of the n-hexane fraction from Curcuma sahuynhensis Škornick. & N.S.Lý leaves collected in Vietnam
GC-MS analysis and cytotoxic activity of the n-hexane fraction from Curcuma sahuynhensis Škornick. & N.S.Lý leaves collected in Vietnam Open
Curcuma sahuynhensis Škornick. & N.S.Lý is an endemic plant in Vietnam that has been used by the Sa Huynh people as a spice and medicine to cure illnesses linked to digestive disorders. Very little information is available so far about the…
View article: Essential Oils From the Trunks and Leaves of <i>Paramignya scandens</i> (Griff.) Craib From Vietnam: Phytochemical Composition, In Vitro α-Amylase and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities and In Silico Molecular Docking Studies
Essential Oils From the Trunks and Leaves of <i>Paramignya scandens</i> (Griff.) Craib From Vietnam: Phytochemical Composition, In Vitro α-Amylase and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities and In Silico Molecular Docking Studies Open
Objective/Background: This work aims to evaluate the chemical composition of Paramignya scandens essential oils (EOs), their in vitro α-amylase, tyrosinase inhibitory activities, and in silico molecular docking study. Methods: The EOs of P…
View article: Morphological and anatomical studies of Conamomum vietnamense N.S. Lý & T.S. Hoang: An endemic plant from Vietnam
Morphological and anatomical studies of Conamomum vietnamense N.S. Lý & T.S. Hoang: An endemic plant from Vietnam Open
Nhi NTT, Chen TV, Lam DNX, Nguyen DD, Dinh QD, Linh NHK. 2023. Morphological and anatomical studies of Conamomum vietnamense N.S. Lý & T.S. Hoang: An endemic plant from Vietnam. Biodiversitas 24: 5022-5034. Conamomum vietnamense N.S. Lý & …
View article: Identification of potential oligo‐1,6‐glucosidase inhibitors in <i>Distichochlamys citrea</i> M.F. Newman essential oil
Identification of potential oligo‐1,6‐glucosidase inhibitors in <i>Distichochlamys citrea</i> M.F. Newman essential oil Open
Distichochlamys citrea M.F. Newman, a genus endemic to Vietnam, has been known by folk experiences for its biological potential, including antidiabetics. The essential oil was extracted and characterized by gas chromatography‐mass spectrom…
View article: Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Activities of Paris polyphylla Sm. Rhizome Extract in Cyclophosphamide-Induced Hepatic Damaged Mice
Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Activities of Paris polyphylla Sm. Rhizome Extract in Cyclophosphamide-Induced Hepatic Damaged Mice Open
Paris polyphylla Smith (Melanthiaceae) is a medicinal plant for treating inflammatory, cancer, and liver-related diseases. Information on in vivo hepatoprotective effects of P. polyphylla rhizome extract has not been reported in the litera…
View article: Phytochemical Constituents Isolated From <i>Distichochlamys citrea</i> M.F. Newman Rhizomes and Their Antioxidant and <i>α</i>-glucosidase Inhibitory Activities
Phytochemical Constituents Isolated From <i>Distichochlamys citrea</i> M.F. Newman Rhizomes and Their Antioxidant and <i>α</i>-glucosidase Inhibitory Activities Open
Objective/Background: Distichochlamys citrea M.F. Newman (Zingiberaceae) is an endemic plant of Vietnam and has been used as a folk medication for treatments of infection-related diseases, diabetes, and used as spice. This study aimed to c…
View article: Phytochemical Analysis of the Essential Oils From the Rhizomes of Three Vietnamese <i>Curcuma</i> Species and Their Antimicrobial Activity
Phytochemical Analysis of the Essential Oils From the Rhizomes of Three Vietnamese <i>Curcuma</i> Species and Their Antimicrobial Activity Open
Objective/Background The essential oils (EOs) of Curcuma species contain various volatile compounds with bioactivity. However, the phytochemical profile of Curcuma thorelii and the antimicrobial activities of Curcuma rhabdota, and Curcuma …
View article: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Fresh and Dried Seeds of Lanxangia tsao-ko grown in Nghe An, Vietnam
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Fresh and Dried Seeds of Lanxangia tsao-ko grown in Nghe An, Vietnam Open
Lanxangia tsao-ko has been used in traditional oriental medicine to treat malaria, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, and inflammation-related diseases. The aim of this study was to compare the volatile composition and evaluate the total…
View article: Combinatory <i>in silico</i> investigation for potential inhibitors from <i>Curcuma sahuynhensis</i> Škorničk. & N.S. Lý volatile phytoconstituents against influenza A hemagglutinin, SARS-CoV-2 main protease, and Omicron-variant spike protein
Combinatory <i>in silico</i> investigation for potential inhibitors from <i>Curcuma sahuynhensis</i> Škorničk. & N.S. Lý volatile phytoconstituents against influenza A hemagglutinin, SARS-CoV-2 main protease, and Omicron-variant spike protein Open
Curcuma sahuynhensis Škorničk. & N.S. Lý has been discovered recently whose antiviral potential is unknown, thus deserved for discovery-phase screening. A combination of experimental characterization, quantum calculation, molecular docking…
View article: Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of <i>Kaempferia champasakensis</i>: <i>in vitro</i> and molecular docking studies
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of <i>Kaempferia champasakensis</i>: <i>in vitro</i> and molecular docking studies Open
Kaempferia champasakensis Picheans. & Koonterm (Zingiberaceae) is locally known as “Dia Lien hoa trang” in Vietnam. Despite a previous study on the essential oils (EO) of K. champasakensis leaves, no other studies have reported the chemica…
View article: Morphological, physicochemical, and phytochemical characterization of Camellia dormoyana (Pierre) Sealy from Vietnam
Morphological, physicochemical, and phytochemical characterization of Camellia dormoyana (Pierre) Sealy from Vietnam Open
Luan DT, Chen TV, Nguyen DD, Truong QC, Thang KH, Nhi NTT, Giang VNL, Sang NX, Triet NT. 2022. Morphological, physicochemical, and phytochemical characterization of Camellia dormoyana (Pierre) Sealy from Vietnam. Biodiversitas 23: 5869-588…