Rhamnolipids are bio-surfactants with strong surface active characteristics. These are potential additives for cosmetic formulations. The production of these molecules is possible through various routes, however, their synthesis from renewable sources using bio-agents can be environment friendly...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: The bark of Matayba oppositifolia (A. Rich.) Britton (commonly known as "huaya" or "palo huacax") is commonly utilized in traditional Mayan medicine for treating diarrhea and for canker and other sores. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to investigate the ...

Background and purpose: This study aimed at investigating the antibacterial effects of nanoparticles synthesized with ethanol extract of Rosa damascena and Juglans regia (walnut leaves) against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Acinetobacter...

In ancient times, botanical extracts were essential complementary method for microbial control. This study has been carried out to assess the antibacterial activities of methanol, acetone, and aqueous leaf extracts of Libyan Juniperus phoenicea L. against multidrug-resistant (MDR) clinical isolates ...

Three individual hydroalcoholic extracts derived from Hamamelis virginiana leaves, Krameria lappacea root, Salix alba bark, and the resulting herbal mixture (HM) were assessed for the phytochemical profile as well as for antibacterial and cytotoxic potential. The chemical composition of the...

The present chapter provides knowledge on the ethnopharmacological uses, phytochemistry, and antibacterial potential of Harungana madagascariensis (Hypericaceae). The plant is mainly distributed in tropical Africa and Madagascar, where it has been used in folk medicine to cure several diseases...

In the present chapter, the phytochemistry and the antibacterial potential of Myristica fragrans have been reviewed. The plant is widely used in folk medicine in several Asian countries in the treatment of ailments such as stomachache, diarrhea, rheumatism, headache, chronic vomiting, and others....

The present chapter reviews the antibacterial activities of Uapaca togoensis (Euphorbiaceae). The plant is used in traditional medicine to manage several ailments including cough, pneumonia, jaundice, hypertension, parasitic diseases, and microbial infections. The antibacterial properties of the...

The emergence of resistant pathogenic bacterial strains has threatened the human beings and already developed remedial measures. Based on the traditional herbal therapeutic history, present study is aimed to assess in vitro and in silico inhibition potential of leaves extracts of Pinus roxburghii...

Endophytes provide a plethora of potential substances that are used in modern medicine. There is an emergence of interest to discover potential compounds from endophytes due to their abundant availability from renewable sources, and low cost relative to chemically synthesized compounds. Studies...