OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Herbal Medicine is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Herbal products containing aristolochic acids: A call to revisit the context of safety	303
An updated knowledge of Black seed (Nigella sativa Linn.): Review of phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties	126
Resveratrol’ biotechnological applications: Enlightening its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties	55
Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial properties of mint and thyme	54
Mechanisms of bactericidal action of Eugenol against Escherichia coli	46
Baicalin, a natural antimicrobial and anti-biofilm agent	40
In vitro antifungal activity of Thymus vulgaris essential oil nanoemulsion	31
Recent advances on Berberis aristata emphasizing berberine alkaloid including phytochemistry, pharmacology and drug delivery system	27
Identification of medicinal herbs in Asteraceae and Polygonaceae using an electrochemical fingerprint recorded using screen-printed electrode	26
Appropriate use of essential oils and their components in the management of upper respiratory tract symptoms in patients with COVID-19	26
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for the treatment and enhancement of mental and physical conditions: A systematic review of human trials	24
Comparative retrospective open-label study of ayurvedic medicines and their combination with allopathic drugs on asymptomatic and mildly-symptomatic COVID-19 patients	22
Herbal plants as immunity modulators against COVID-19: A primary preventive measure during home quarantine	22
Effects of nano-curcumin supplementation on oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, adiponectin, and NF-κB in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial	18
The antimicrobial activity of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. essential oil against Staphylococcus species in a hospital environment	18
A review on medicinal plants evaluated for anti-diabetic potential in clinical trials: Present status and future perspective	18
A review of potential anti-cancer properties of some selected medicinal plants grown in Iran	17
Constituents and biological activities of selected genera of the Iranian Asteraceae family	17
Citrus species – a golden treasure box of metabolites that is beneficial against disorders	17
In silico studies on the phytochemical components of Murraya koenigii targeting TNF-α in rheumatoid arthritis	16
Antifungal activity of menthol alone and in combination on growth inhibition and biofilm formation of Candida albicans	14
Anticancer Properties of Some Selected Plant Phenolic Compounds: Future Leads for Therapeutic Development	13
Synergistic antifungal activity of mixtures of clove, cumin and caraway essential oils and their major active components	13
A holistic overview of different species of Potentilla a medicinally important plant along with their pharmaceutical significance: A review	13
Mammea americana: A review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities	12

Pharmacological and chemical potential of Cassia fistula L- a critical review	12
Characterization of phenolic compounds isolated from the Fraxinus angustifolia plant and several associated bioactivities	11
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among diabetic patients in Eastern Mediterranean country members of the World Health Organization (WHO): A review	11
Coffea arabica pulp aqueous extract attenuates oxidative stress and hepatic lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells	11
A review on biological assays of red algae marine compounds: An insight into skin whitening activities	11
Six Algerian plants: Phenolic profile, antioxidant, antimicrobial activities associated with different simulated gastrointestinal digestion phases and antiproliferative properties	11
Ethnobotanical and Ethnomedicinal study of medicinal and aromatic plants used against dermatological diseases by the people of Rif, Morocco	11
Use of complementary traditional phytotherapy to manage cancer in Morocco: A decade-long review of ethnopharmacological studies	10
Phytochemistry and biological activities of Citrus sinensis and Citrus limon: an update	10
The hop cones (Humulus lupulus L.): Chemical composition, antioxidant properties and molecular docking simulations	10
Herbal medicine use among Moroccan type 2 diabetes patients in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region	10
Nigella sativa extract kills pre-malignant and malignant oral squamous cell carcinoma cells	10
Ethnomedicinal uses, phytoconstituents and pharmacological importance of pteridophytes used by Malayalis in Kolli hills, India: A quantitative survey	10
Herbal buccal films with in vitro antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects	10
Formulation optimization and characterization of Pistacia atlantica Desf. essential oil-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers on the proliferation of human breast cancer cell line SKBR3 (in vitro studi	9
Thymoquinone-rich black cumin oil improves sleep quality, alleviates anxiety/stress on healthy subjects with sleep disturbances– A pilot polysomnography study	9
The toxicity and safety of Chinese medicine from the bench to the bedside	9
The Effects of Curcumin on Neurodegenerative Diseases: a Systematic Review	9
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in pachamalai hills of Tamil Nadu, India	9
Thymus vulgaris, a natural pharmacy against COVID-19: A molecular review	9
Senna: As immunity boosting herb against Covid-19 and several other diseases	9
Interactive effects of Andrographis paniculata extracts and cancer chemotherapeutic 5-Fluorouracil on cytochrome P450s expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells	9
Phytochemical evaluation of the Ferulago genus and the pharmacological activities of its coumarin constituents	9
Treatment of cancer-related fatigue with ginseng: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Effects of Ajwa date seed powder on serum lipids in humans: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	9
Effects of green cardamom supplementation on serum levels of Hs-CRP, dimethylarginine, nitric oxide and blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled,	8
ER and PGR targeting ability of phytocompounds derived from Centella asiatica and Andrographis paniculata: An in-silico approach	8
Ethnopharmacological survey of plants prescribed by herbalists for traditional treatment of hypercholesterolemia in Casablanca, Morocco	8
Antimicrobial potential and phytochemical profiling of ethnomedicinal plant Trillium govanianum Wall. ex D. Don in Western Himalaya	8
Neuroprotective, neurite enhancing, and cholinesterase inhibitory effects of Lamiaceae family essential oils in Alzheimer’s disease model	8
Ethnobotanical survey of plants used by traditional health practitioners for treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders in Bandiagara, Mali, West Africa	8
A phylogenetic perspective of antiviral species of the genus Artemisia (Asteraceae-Anthemideae): A proposal of anti SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) candidate taxa	8
An updated review on the antimicrobial and pharmacological properties of Uncaria (Rubiaceae)	8
Comparative analysis of two Himalayan Aconitum species for their phytopharmaceutical properties	8
Anti-diabesity potential of various multifunctional natural molecules	8
The effect of Aqueous, Ethanolic extracts of Rheum ribeson insulin sensitivity, inflammation, oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled	7
Effects of sumac (Rhus coriaria) on lipid profile, leptin and steatosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial	7
Antimicrobial activities of extract, fractions and isolated compounds from the fruits of Elaeocarpus floribundus growing in North-East India	7
Spondias mombin: Quality control and anti-inflammatory activity in human neutrophils	7
Medicinal plants used to treat infectious diseases in the central part and a northern district of Bangladesh – An ethnopharmacological perception	7
Mechanistic insights from the review and evaluation of ayurvedic herbal medicines for the prevention and management of COVID-19 patients	7
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a commercial Aloe vera gel for mitigation of phototherapy side-effects in vitiligo patients	7
Increased efficacy of a garlic supplement on knee osteoarthritis symptoms in patients with obesity	7
Combination of traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of cancer-induced Anorexia/Cachexia: A pilot, randomized, double-blinded and placebo-controlled clinical trial	7
Effect of flaxseed oil on glycemic control and inflammatory markers in overweight adults with pre-diabetes: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial	7
Anticancer activity of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, and Phyllanthus emblica extracts on cholangiocarcinoma cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis	7
Green tea: Current trends and prospects in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical aspects	7
Lycopene Supplementation and Blood Pressure: Systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized trials	7
Investigations of Bioactivity of Acalypha indica (L.), Centella asiatica (L.) and Croton bonplandianus (Baill) against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria and Cancer Cells	7
Tree ferns (Cyatheaceae) as a source of phenolic compounds – A review	6

Prescription patterns of herbal medicines at a Brazilian Living Pharmacy: The Farmácia da Natureza experience, 2013–2019	6
Antibacterial activity of Indian propolis and its lead compounds against multi-drug resistant clinical isolates	6
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) as a prophylaxis for urinary tract infections in women: A systematic review with meta-analysis	6
Ethnobotanical survey of plants used to treat respiratory infections and related symptoms in the Limpopo Province, South Africa	6
Development and evaluation of physical and release properties of a tablet formulation containing dry hydroethanolic extract from Lippia alba leaves	6
Screening study of enzymatic inhibition of medicinal plants for the treatment of diabetes using a glucometer biosensor approach and optical method	6
An extensive review on genus “Tabebuia”, family bignoniaceae: Phytochemistry and biological activities (1967 to 2018)	6
Plant-derived natural coumarins with anticancer potentials: future and challenges	6
Advances in Ayurvedic medicinal plants and nanocarriers for arthritis treatment and management: A review	6
The genus Seseli L.: A comprehensive review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties	6
In vitro evaluation of anti-proliferative activity of protein from Litchi chinensis honey against human cervical cancer cell line (HeLa)	6
Antibacterial, antibiofilm and antibiotic-potentiating effects of a polyphenol-rich fraction of Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw.	6
Anti-proliferative and antibacterial activity of oleo-gum-resin of Boswellia serrata extract and its isolate 3-hydroxy-11-keto-β-boswellic acid	6
Phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activities of 45 Malay traditional medicinal plants	6
Meta-analysis of the effects of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) interventions on blood lipids	6
The use of herbal and dietary supplements for COVID-19 prevention: A survey among the public in a Malaysian suburban town	6
Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Citrus Peels Essential Oils Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria: A Comparative Study	6
Total flavonoid and ionic elements contents in 32 medicinal plants collected from natural habitats in Northern Ukraine	6
Investigation of the kinetic properties of Phyllanthus chamaepeuce Ridl. extracts for the inhibition of pancreatic lipase activity	6
Ethnobotanicals and commercial trends of herbal markets in Punjab, Pakistan	6
In vitro evaluation of the anti-melanoma effects (A375 cell line) of the gel and whole leaf extracts from selected aloe species	6
The effects of topical and oral Nigella sativa oil on clinical findings in knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial	6
The effects of Elettaria cardamom supplementation on inflammatory markers and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A mechanism -based randomized clinical trial	5
Saffron reduces some inflammation and oxidative stress markers in donepezil-treated mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-control trial	5
Antidiabetic properties of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) varieties cultivated in Sri Lanka	5
Evaluation of anticoagulant and inflammatory effects of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) in a randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Effects of cordyceps sinensis supplementation during 12 weeks in amateur marathoners: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial	5
Honey with added value – enriched with rutin and quercetin from Sophora flower	5
Cosmeceutical and anticancer potential of aqueous extracts of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. aerial parts	5
Promising anti-sickling and fetal hemoglobin inducing effects of Boerhavia diffusa root extract on sickle cell erythrocytes	5
The essential oil from the fruits of Peucedanum oreoselinum (L.) Moench (Apiaceae) as a natural source of P-glycoprotein inhibitors	5
Tetradenia riparia, an ethnobotanical plant with diverse applications, from antimicrobial to anti-proliferative activity against cancerous cell lines: A systematic review	5
Review on Trillium govanianum Wall. ex D. Don: A threatened medicinal plant from the Himalaya	5
Clinical course of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection co-treatment with Jin Si Herbal Tea in Eastern Taiwan: A retrospective cohort study	5
Antibacterial and genotoxic activity of Bixa orellana, a folk medicine and food supplement against multidrug resistant clinical isolates	5
Simple preparation and analysis of a phytoestrogen-rich extract of Pueraria candollei var. mirifica and its in vitro estrogenic activity	5
Antibacterial activity of plant extracts against periodontal pathogens: A systematic review	5
Ethnomedicinal plants and associated indigenous knowledge for the treatment of different infectious diseases in Ethiopia	5
A comprehensive review on natural products caused allergy and its mechanism	5
Phytopharmaceutical properties and quality assessment of two Himalayan medicinal plants, Meconopsis horridula and Meconopsis simplicifolia	5
Functional attributes of polyphenol-rich Woodfordia fruticosa extract: An active ingredient in traditional Indian medicine with nutraceutical potential	5
Therapeutic efficacy of Urtica dioica and evening primrose in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	5
Natural remedies versus topical steroids for the treatment of oral lichen planus: A systematic review	5
Phytochemical composition and potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms of leaf extracts of Sida linifolia L. (Malvaceae)	5
Rhus chinensis Mill.: A medicinal plant with promising inhibition of calcium oxalate crystallization, an in-vitro study	5
Evaluation of a new herbal formulation (Viabet®) efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes as an adjuvant to metformin: A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	5
An overview on the anti-acne properties of herbal essential oils	5
Ayurvedic supportive therapy in the management of breast cancer	5
Anti-adenosine deaminase, anti-neuraminidase, anti-xanthine oxidase, anti-acetylcholinesterase and antioxidant activities of parsley extract	4
An integrative approach to harnessing the potential of Traditional Indian Medicinal plants for acute viral infections	4
Antibacterial activity and mechanism of action of an ayurvedic formulation Khadirarishta	4
Correlation of chemical composition and anticoagulant activity in different accessions of Brazilian Lippia alba (Verbenaceae)	4
Momordica charantia L. for hyperlipidaemia: A randomised controlled assessment of the Ghanaian herbal medicinal product MCP-1	4
Antibacterial activity of herbal extracts towards uropathogenic Enterococcus isolates as a natural approach in control of urinary tract infections	4
Antifungal activity of Thymus kotschyanus extract: An in vitro study on the expression of CDR1 and CDR2 genes in clinical isolates of Candida albicans	4
Evaluation of saffron extract bioactivities relevant to skin resilience	4
Three decades of research on Centella asiatica: Insights and future trends from bibliometric analysis	4
The effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa (sour tea) compared to other herbal teas and antihypertension drugs on cardiometabolic risk factors: Result from a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Immunostimulatory activity of stem bark of Kalopanax pictus in RAW 264.7 macrophage	4
Use of complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric patients in Saudi Arabia	4
Thyme essential oil as an antimicrobial and biofilm inhibitory agent against abscesses with P. mirabilis Infections	4
The scientific basis of the antibacterial traditional use of Calligonum comosum in UAE	4
In vitro pro-apoptotic and anti-migratory effects of Treculia africana Decne. (Moraceae) and Entandrophragma angolense Welw (Meliaceae) extracts on prostate cancer cells	4
Potential of a methanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis (L.) leaf as an alternative sanitiser in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond	4
Evaluation of the anti-stress effects of five Tunisian aromatic and medicinal plants in vitro	4
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial and anti-gingivitis effect of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. gel with 0.2% chlorhexidine gel – Randomized controlled clinical trial	4
Utilization and expenditures on traditional and herbal medicines in Iran: 2009–2016	4
Traditional herbal medicines used in obesity management: A systematic review of ethnomedicinal surveys	4
Recent clinical evidence in the herbal therapy of neonatal jaundice in Iran: A review	4
Brewed chicory leaf consumption has unexpected side effects along beneficial effects on liver enzymes in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients	4
Documentation of traditional medicinal plants use in Ensaro District, Ethiopia: Implications for plant biodiversity and indigenous knowledge conservation	4
The anti-HIV activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized from Centella asiatica extracts	4
Garcinia cambogia and Glucomannan reduce weight, change body composition and ameliorate lipid and glucose blood profiles in overweight/obese patients	4
A comparative ethno-religious study of traditionally used medicinal plants employed in the management of cardiovascular diseases	4
A systematic review on the pharmacological potential of Linum usitatissimum L.: a significant nutraceutical plant	4