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Effects of Non‐Pharmacological Interventions on Degree of Thirst and Oral Mucosal Moisture in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Nursing in Critical Care, Volume 31, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Thirst is a common symptom among critically ill patients and may lead to a series of complications. Therefore, effective non‐pharmacological strategies to alleviate thirst and manage oral dryness are critical. Aim To assess the effects of non‐pharmacological interventions on the degree of thirst and oral mucosal moisture among ...
Xiaowen Shen, Rong Wang, Lvmei Zhao, Lingyan Chen, Jiahua Ma   +4 more
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Nutritional Composition, Therapeutic Benefits, and Functional Food Potential of Coleus amboinicus: A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Coleus amboinicus is a nutrient‐rich herb containing vitamins (A‐, C‐, B‐complex), minerals (Ca, Mg, Fe, K), dietary fiber, and potent bioactives such as rosmarinic acid, quercetin, thymol, and carvacrol. These compounds contribute to antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial, prebiotic, and cardioprotective benefits.
Shani Upadhyay, Rakesh Verma, Shikha Gupta   +2 more
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Comparison on menthol content of cultivated Peppermint at different regions of Iran

Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2002
Peppermint with scientific name of Mentha piperita from Lamiaceae family is one of the medicinal and aromatic plants that its essentiol oil uses widly in medicinal, food, cosmetic and health industrials.
D Yazdani, AH Jamshidi, F Mojab
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Food and Medicine Homologous Plants in Osteoporosis: A Scoping Review of Preclinical Evidence

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Food and medicine homologous (FMH) plants and their bioactive compounds exhibit potential osteoprotective effects through multiple complementary mechanisms, including estrogen‐like signaling, attenuation of oxidative stress, modulation of the gut microbiota–bone axis, and regulation of autophagy.
Long Zhao, Xiao‐li Dong, Rui‐ting Li, Qu‐huan Ma, Xiao‐feng Shi   +4 more
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Clostridioides difficile as a Zoonotic and Foodborne Pathogen: Reviewing the Global Evidence and South African Data

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
Clostridioides difficile infections are increasingly problematic in areas with already burdened healthcare systems. From a One‐Health perspective, a lack of surveillance in developing countries greatly contributes to the limited information available on the zoonotic and foodborne potential of C. difficile.
M. Gouws, P. E. Strydom, D. Rip
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Instant effects of peppermint essential oil on the physiological parameters and exercise performance.

Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 2014
Effect of peppermint on exercise performance was previously investigated but equivocal findings exist. This study aimed to investigate the effects of peppermint ingestion on the physiological parameters and exercise performance after 5 min and 1 h.Thirty healthy male university students were randomly divided into experimental (n=15) and control (n=15 ...
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Essential Oils and Their Multifunctional Activities Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Current Evidence and Perspectives

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
Essential oils show multifunctional activity against multidrug‐resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by targeting bacterial membranes, quorum sensing, biofilm formation, virulence traits, and antibiotic susceptibility. Their translational potential depends on standardized composition, optimized delivery systems, safety assessment, and clinical validation ...
Giorgia Novello, Elisa Bona, Manuel Petroselli, Chiara Bazzano, Stefano Chiesa, Tabata Gaggero, Giorgio Gaglio, Gabriele Magnani, Alfonso Pampaloni Pasetti, Simone Repetto, Erica Rotella, Alice Topino, Emanuela Serra, Manuel Vidali, Silvia Zonca, Elisa Gamalero   +15 more
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Aphid alarm pheromone (E)‐β‐farnesene: mechanisms, applications, and challenges in pest management

New Plant Protection, Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2026.
This review highlights the advances in the application of the aphid alarm pheromone (E)‐β‐farnesene (EβF) for pest management. It focuses on smart delivery systems, molecular optimization, synthetic biology, and integration with digital agriculture. Additionally, it discusses key challenges and future directions for enhancing stability, field efficacy,
Yi Yan, Yunhui Zhang, Xuguo Zhou, Xiangrui Li   +3 more
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Efficacy of Plant‐Derived Therapies for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 3818-3839, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as recurrent, cramp‐like lower abdominal pain occurring during menstruation in the absence of underlying pelvic pathology. A significant proportion of the population opts for natural plant‐based remedies due to their perceived lower incidence of adverse effects.
Lifei Wu, Inmaculada Xu Lou, Zhenting Hu, Gan Wang, Sammit Vishram Deshpande, Rocío Cáceres‐Matos   +5 more
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Characterization, differentiation, and adulteration detection of peppermint essential oil: An NMR approach

Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
Peppermint essential oil (PEO) is a valuable natural product widely used in food, cosmetics, and therapeutics. However, its quality and authenticity are frequently compromised by adulteration and compositional variability. This study explored the application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technique for the characterization and differentiation of ...
Jianping Zhao, Mei Wang, Joseph Lee, Zulfiqar Ali, Ikhlas A. Khan   +4 more
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