What is it about?
Bidens pilosa L. is traditionally used as a flavouring agent in foods, in the treatment of diseases, in agriculture as a biopesticide and herbicide, and in the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals. The vast range of uses of B. pilosa for a variety of purposes is questionable, hence motivating the objectives of this study, which are to assess the cytotoxicity, health benefits, and/or risks of B. pilosa using chemical-based evidence. The phytochemical analysis was done by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography and the cytotoxicity was tested using cell lines. The ethanol extracts are generally more potent and exhibit stronger antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity than water extract validating the uses of B. pilosa and its relevance as a source of functional phytochemicals.
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Why is it important?
The study determines the potency and cytotoxicity of B. pilosa and validates the traditional uses of the plant as a source of functional phytochemicals.
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The article provides detailed information on the bioactivity of the phytoconstituents and the cytotoxicity of B. pilosa to the scientific community and other people interested in medicinal plants.
Dr Oladayo Amed Idris
North-West University
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This page is a summary of: Phytochemical-Based Evidence of the Health Benefits of Bidens Pilosa Extracts and Cytotoxicity, Chemistry Africa, March 2023, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s42250-023-00626-2.
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