Medicinal Properties and Biological Activity of Plant Extracts
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioactivity; antioxidants; arachidonic acid; inflammation mediators; phytochemicals; enzyme activity assay; cyclooxygenase assay
Interests: medicinal plants; isolation and chemical characterization of compounds; phenolic compounds; metabolization of compounds; in vitro biological activity; inflammation; angiogenesis; quantification
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Plants contains a curated collection of innovative research articles and critical reviews focusing on the biological potential of plant extracts and recent advances in extraction technologies.
In response to the growing global demand for natural and sustainable alternatives in the fields of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and functional foods, scientific interest in plant-derived bioactive compounds has risen sharply. This Special Issue invites contributions from researchers in the fields of medicinal plant research, natural product chemistry, ethnopharmacology, and biomedical sciences.
The main objective of this Special Issue is to present recent advances in the isolation, characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive constituents from medicinal plants. Given the inherent complexity of plant extracts as multicomponent systems, we particularly encourage studies that address the challenges of standardization, reproducibility, and phytoequivalence, critical factors to ensure consistent therapeutic efficacy and facilitate the integration of herbal products into modern, evidence-based healthcare systems.
We also seek papers that highlight innovative extraction techniques, including ultrasound- and microwave-assisted and green solvent-based methods that can impact the potency, purity, stability, and standardization of plant extracts.
Submissions should investigate the broad spectrum of biological activities of plant extracts using in vitro, in vivo, and/or in silico models, with a focus on correlating the observed effects with specific phytochemicals or compound classes.
In addition, we are particularly interested in studies that investigate the biological potential of plant extracts after simulated gastrointestinal digestion, providing valuable insights into the bioavailability, stability, and functional properties of phytochemicals under physiological conditions.
This Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration at the interface of ethnopharmacology, natural product research, and biomedicine. By providing a platform for the dissemination of rigorous, evidence-based studies, it aims to deepen our understanding of the therapeutic value of phytochemicals and support their integration into modern, science-based health care approaches.
Dr. Tatjana M. Majkić
Dr. Jürgenliemk Guido
Dr. Milena Terzić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- medicinal plants
- plant-based products
- herbal remedies
- innovative extraction techniques
- plant extracts
- anti-inflammatory potential
- antibacterial potential
- antioxidant potential
- hypoglycemic potential
- cancer prevention
- cardiovascular diseases prevention
- respiratory infections prevention
- metabolic disorders prevention
- allergies prevention
- in vitro digestion
- bioaccessibility
- phytochemicals
- polyphenols
- iridoids
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