Evidence Based Research, Naturally

Antiviral Activity of Botanicals

Current Research

• Characterization of the antiviral and immune modulatory effects of Echinacea purpurea and alkylamides.
• Characterization of the anti-monkeypox activity of Sarracenia purpurea.
• Isolation and identification of active anti-coronavirus compounds from Artemisia annua.
• Isolation and identification of active anti-influenza compounds from Echinacea purpurea.
• Isolation and identification of active anti-poxvirus compounds from Sarracenia purpurea.
• Isolation and identification of the active anti-bacterial compounds from Larrea tridentata.

Past Research

• Characterization of a novel anti-poxviral botanical extract: implications as a counter-bioterrorism agent and treatment for emerging monkeypox virus infections.
• Understanding variolation: the ancient Chinese method of vaccination against smallpox.
• Evolutionary conservation of anti-poxvirus activity in carnivorous plant genera.
• Characterization of botanicals with antiviral activity against emerging Zika virus infections.
• Controlling the threat of herpes and Ebola viruses: The mechanism of action and active constituents of Melissa Officinalis.
• The Plague: An investigation into the efficacy of historically therapeutic botanicals.
• Characterization of anti-Candida Albicans activity associated with botanical tinctures and oils.

Antibacterial Activity of Botanicals

Current Research

• Characterization of the antibacterial properties of the terpenes from essential oils.
• Characterization of the antibacterial properties of mushroom extracts.
• Isolation and identification of the active anti-bacterial compounds from Larrea tridentata.

Past Research

• Development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanicals.
• Comparative anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of commonly used botanical extracts.
• Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils.
• Identification of botanicals with potential therapeutic use against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections.
• Mechanism of action of botanicals: Botanicals with anti-bacterial quinolone activity.
• Mechanism of action of botanicals: Botanicals with anti-bacterial B-lactam activity.
• Bacterial specificity of antibacterial botanicals based on cellular structure and improved efficacy with the addition of membrane permeabilizers.
• Non-enzymatic anti-bacterial activity of honey based on floral origin.

Antifungal Activity of Botanicals

Past Research

• Characterization of anti-Candida Albicans activity associated with botanical tinctures and oils.

Current Research

• Characterization of the anti-inflammatory properties of bovine whey proteins.
• Isolation and identification of active anti-inflammatory compounds from bovine whey solutions.
• In vitro analysis of botanical extract compositions for measurement of cortisol production.

Past Research

• Characterization of the in vivo and in vitro immune response related to the botanical, Astragalus Membranaceus and other immune modulatory botanicals.
• Characterization of immune cell receptors and signal transduction pathways involved in immune stimulation by Astragalus Membranaceus: role of bacterial lipopolysaccharides and lipoproteins.

Current Research

• Evaluation of botanicals for canine wound healing.
• Botanicals for the treatment of canine warts.
• Botanicals for the treatment of canine, feline and equine herpes.

Current Research

• Evaluation of botanicals for canine, feline and human wound healing.
• Characterization of the anti-aging skin care properties of bovine IGF1/TGFB2.
• Botanicals for the treatment of acne.
• Botanicals for the treatment of herpes virus infections (cold sores and shingles).

Past Research

• Characterization of the activity of the Pitcher plant, Sarracenia Purpurea, against human papilloma virus and associated cancers.
• Cancer killing potential of botanical plant and fungus extracts.

Current Research

• Characterization of the effect of hemp extracts and cannabinoids on gene expression related to stress and anxiety.
• In vitro characterization of Ashwagandha extracts related to stress, anxiety and sleep.
• The in vitro effect of botanicals on neuroprotection and neuritogenesis.

Past Research

• Characterization and identification of microbial contaminants in botanical tinctures.
• Standardization of botanical extracts: activity assays vs. marker compounds.

Current Research

• Characterization of the optimal medicinal activity of Larrea tridentata related to seasonal variations.
• Characterization of botanicals for energy: regulation of ATP production and mitochondrial activity in vitro.
• Characterization of botanicals which reduce and enhance cortisol production in vitro.
• Isolation and identification of active analgesic compounds from Sarrracenia purpurea.

Past Research

• Characterization of the anti-microbial activity associated with colloidal silver.
• Efficacy of ozone in inhibiting microbial growth in relationship to human cell toxicity.
• Screening of botanical extracts from North America and North Africa used traditionally for management of Type II.