Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina +7 more
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Pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Quisqualis indica: An update
Nature is a big and important source of lots of things, in which plants are the living gifts of nature. Plants play an important role in various fields, but the role of these plants as herbal medicines is a big achievement. Drugs are obtained from plants
Mayank Kulshreshtha +4 more
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Optimization of spray-drying conditions and quality assessment of dry extract from Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton leaves [PDF]
Context: Perilla frutescens and its dried extract have been employed in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing due to the plant's biological activities, which include antibacterial, anti-allergic, anticancer, antiviral, antioxidant, and antidepressant ...
Nguyen Thi Linh Tuyen +3 more
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Honey clinical applications in complementary medicine: A critical review [PDF]
Context: Honey has been employed for its therapeutic attributes since ancient eras, with a history of medicinal utilization, and recent studies have highlighted its diverse clinical applications. The medicinal benefits of honey can be ascribed to various
Thai Hau Koo +2 more
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Effects of insecticidal ketones present in mint plants on GABA A receptor from mammalian neurons [PDF]
The genus Mentha, an important member of the Lamiaceae family, is represented by many species commonly known as mint. The insecticidal activity of Mentha oil and its main components has been tested and established against various insects/pests.
Delgado Marín, Leticia Ester +2 more
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Preliminary pharmacognostic screening of Achyranthes coynei stem
Achyranthes coynei is a rare, endemic perennial shrub reported from Karnataka and Maharashtra states of India. The plant is used to treat various disorders by folk healers and was proven to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The present study
Vinayak Upadhya +4 more
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Assessment of b-sitosterol in Capsicum annuum Grossum: A phytochemical approach [PDF]
Background/Aim: Capsicum annuum Grossum Senise, a widely cultivated sweet pepper in Iraq contains a diverse array of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids and capsinoids, known for their beneficial effects on health.
Khamees Amjed Haseeb +2 more
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An overview of anti-diabetic plants used in Gabon: Pharmacology and Toxicology [PDF]
© 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Ethnopharmacological relevance: The management of diabetes mellitus management in African communities, especially in Gabon, is not well established as more than 60% of population rely on traditional treatments as ...
A. Souza +374 more
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Herbal medicine use in the Jordanian population: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey [PDF]
Context: Despite of potential adverse effects, the use of herbal medicines has grown globally without proper regulatory measures. There is a scarcity of data on the pattern of use and general awareness towards herbal products among the Jordanians ...
Derar H. Abdel-Qader +8 more
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Biological activity and therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa (review)
The review presents an analysis of publications devoted to the identification of biological activity, component composition, pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of various components of the Curcuma longa plant.
A. A. Zaporozhchenko, M. A. Subotyalov
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