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How safe are herbal products? [PDF]

, 2000
In the search for cures for his ailments, man discovered many healing and toxic properties of plants. Some were found to cure certain diseases while others were found to exert dramatic effects on the body.
Forte, John Stephen
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Herbal Medicine and Oral Health: A Review

, 2016
Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times for the treatment of different diseases. Natural sources are one of the important fields of research for preventing immunological complications.
Irani, S
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Nutraceutical Benefits of Anchomanes difformis Rhizome and Its Effects on Blood Glucose and Hepatorenal Function in Normoglycemic Rats

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Scientific analysis of Anchomanes difformis roots confirms significant nutraceutical potential, containing high levels of carbohydrates, proteins, and essential minerals. Phytochemical screening revealed antioxidants such as phenols and flavonoids, and although the extracts effectively lowered plasma glucose, safety testing showed dose‐dependent risks.
Lawrence Folorunso Dada, Kingsley Omage, Marshall Arebojie Azeke   +2 more
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Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Functional Foods, Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients Effective Against Metabolic Diseases

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The study demonstrates how functional foods, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds and essential nutrients combat metabolic diseases. It highlights their mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, insulin‐sensitising, lipid‐regulating, gut microbiota‐modulating and mitochondrial‐enhancing effects, leading to improved ...
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Sana Noreen, Sonia Morya   +2 more
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Comprehensive Review on Advancements in Food Preservation Technologies for Quality and Sustainability

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preservatives limit microbial development, oxidation, and enzymatic degradation, resulting in better food quality and extended shelf life. Classified as natural, synthetic, or biological, each preservative has distinctive attributes and modes of action. Growing preference for natural preservatives aligns with clean label trends.
Monica Suresh, Arun Meyyazhagan, Haripriya Kuchi Bhotla, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian   +4 more
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Risks associated with the practice of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

, 2005
In assessing the need for further regulation of naturopathy and Western herbal medicine (WHM), a key objective of the present report is to determine whether the practice of naturopathy and WHM poses a significant risk of harm to public health and safety.
Myers, Stephen P., Bensoussan, Alan, Scott, Robyn, Myers, Stephen P, Cattley, Trudi   +4 more
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Phytochemical Composition and Bioactivity of Elsholtzia strobilifera (Benth.) Benth Essential Oil With Spectral Characterisation of Pinocarvone Using NMR Techniques

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
Elsholtzia strobilifera (Benth.) EO: in‐depth chemical and biological investigation. ABSTRACT Species of the genus Elsholtzia (Lamiaceae) have been traditionally used in folk medicine and are known for their diverse biological properties. However, the chemical composition and bioactivity of the essential oil from Elsholtzia strobilifera (Benth.) Benth.
Priyanka Bhatt, Pooja Bargali, Gunja Sah, G. C. Shah, Ravendra Kumar, Stefania Garzoli, Maneesha Pathak, Archana N. Sah   +7 more
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A review of reviews of the benefits of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

, 2005
The purpose of this chapter is to evaluate the current scientific literature on the benefits of naturopathy and Western herbal medicine (WHM). Such an evaluation is important as it provides an understanding of the current state of the science, and the ...
Baker, Don G, Myers, Stephen P., Baker, Don, Bensoussan, Alan, Cheras, Phillip A, Cheras, Phillip A., Wohlmuth, Hans, Myers, Stephen P, O\u27Connor, Joan, O'Conner, Joan, Paul-Brent, Peta-Anne   +10 more
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Rapoudok/GCN-herbal-medicine: 0.0.1

<p>Predicting new herbal prescriptions using GCNs</p ...
Tae-Hyoung Kim
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Prevalence and predictors of herbal medicine use in adults experiencing anxiety : a critical review of the literature

, 2015
Objective: Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent group of mental health disorders. Having anxiety has been found to predict the use of CAM (including herbal medicines), and anxiety has been identified as one of the most common health problems treated ...
Saliba, Anthony J., Sarris, Jerome (R18802), McIntyre, Erica, Wiener, Karl K.   +3 more
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