Preliminary Study of the Antimicrobial, Anticoagulant, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Five Selected Plants with Therapeutic Application in Dentistry.

The usefulness of traditional plants in Mexico to treat human ailments has been known since ancient times. This work evaluated the antimicrobial, anticoagulant, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory potential of ethanolic extracts of , , , , and . The antimicrobial activity of the extracts was evaluated against and ; a significant inhibitory effect of the extract on both bacteria was observed at concentration levels of 250 µg/mL and greater.

Benefits of Cardamom ( (L.) Maton) and Turmeric ( L.) Extracts for Their Applications as Natural Anti-Inflammatory Adjuvants.

The genus has been widely used for phytotherapeutic purposes in traditional medicine throughout the world for its anti-inflammatory activity. Experimental studies have established that inflammation caused by chronic infections represents a risk factor for different forms of cancer. The objective of this study was focused on determining the anti-inflammatory capacity and cytotoxic activity of aqueous extracts of (cardamom) and (turmeric).