Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.): A medicinal plant with myriad biological properties - A short review [PDF]
, 2010 The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., which can be found throughout the Mediterranean region, in Southeast Asia, California and Arizona in USA was in ancient times referred as possessing powers of fertility, abundance and good luck (fruit). The biological
Antunes, Maria Dulce +2 more
core
α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Polyphenols from the Burs of Castanea mollissima Blume
Molecules, 2014 Polyphenol extracts from the burs of Castanea mollissima Blume (CMPE) exhibited potential antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities. The α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of CMPE were assessed as a means of elucidating the mechanism behind its ...
Jianwei Zhang +8 more
doaj +1 more source
Consumption of watermelon juice enriched in L-citrulline and pomegranate ellagitannins enhanced metabolism during physical exercise [PDF]
, 2017 L-Citrulline is a nonessential amino acid precursor of arginine and indirectly a precursor of nitric oxide (NO), which is a vasodilator and increases mitochondrial respiration.
Aguayo, Encarna +5 more
core +2 more sources
Ellagitannin-rich bioactive extracts of Tuberaria lignosa: insights into the radiation-induced effects in the recovery of high added-value compounds [PDF]
, 2017 Ellagitannins are polyphenols responsible for a number of bioactivities and health-promoting effects. These industrially important molecules can be affected by post-harvest treatments and recovery processes, but little is known about the irradiation ...
Antonio, Amilcar L. +6 more
core +1 more source
Molecules, 2016 Activity-guided isolation of 80% acetone extract of Cornus alba, which is traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and diuretic in Korea, yielded one novel compound, tentatively designated cornusiin H (13), together with 12 known compounds.
Kwan Hee Park +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Pomegranate Juice and Extract Consumption Increases the Resistance to UVB-induced Erythema and Changes the Skin Microbiome in Healthy Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
, 2019 In vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that topical application and oral consumption of pomegranate reduces UVB-induced skin damage. We therefore investigated if oral pomegranate consumption will reduce photodamage from UVB irradiation and alter ...
Gilbuena, Irene +13 more
core +1 more source
Ellagitannine aus den Blättern von Vitis vinifera / Ellagitannins from the Leaves of Vitis vinifera
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C, 1983 From methanolic extracts of dried leaves of Vitis vinifera 3 ellagitannins were isolated: brevilagin 1, 1,3-digalloyl-4,6-dehydrohexahydroxydiphenoylglucose (=vitilagin), 3,4-digalloyl-1,6-de- hydrohexahydroxydiphenoylglucose (= iso-vitilagin).
Christian Karl +2 more
openaire +1 more source
SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ACYLATED TANNIN'S [PDF]
Annals of Mechnikov's Institute, 2013 One of the areas in the search for new pharmacologically active compounds and the study is to obtain modified derivatives of natural substances. The goal was to synthesize a series of acylated derivatives of gallo-and ellagitannins and explore their ...
Mustafa Al Hussein, Martynov AV
doaj
Colour, health and wellbeing: the hidden qualities and properties of natural dyes [PDF]
, 2013 This paper addresses the questions: Is it feasible that the chemicals present in the natural dyes of both plants and insects which in the past, man has exploited for their colour, could exhibit other properties?
Wells, Kate
core +1 more source
Geometry and Wood Origin of Barrel Alternatives: Impact on the Chemical Composition of Aged Tsipouro
BeveragesThis study investigates the impact of wood origin and the geometry of barrel alternatives on the extraction of volatile compounds and total ellagitannins during the aging of tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit.
Athanassios Karathanos +4 more
doaj +1 more source