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Herbal medicine use in the Jordanian population: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2020
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, Abdullah Albassam, Najlaa Saadi Ismael, Mohammed S. Aljamal, Li-Chia Chen, Kenza Mansoor, Salim Hamadi, Nadia Al Mazrouei, Ahmad Z. Al Meslamani   +8 more
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Biological activity and therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa (review)

Сибирский научный медицинский журнал, 2023
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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Microbial Sterolomics as a Chemical Biology Tool

Molecules, 2018
Metabolomics has become a powerful tool in chemical biology. Profiling the human sterolome has resulted in the discovery of noncanonical sterols, including oxysterols and meiosis-activating sterols. They are important to immune responses and development,
Brad A. Haubrich
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Antimutagenic and antioxidant activity of a protein fraction from aerial parts of Urtica dioica [PDF]

, 2014
Context: Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae), stinging nettle, has been employed as a folklore remedy for a wide spectrum of ailments, including urinary disorders, prostatic hyperplasia, and liver diseases.
DI GIACOMO, Silvia, DI SOTTO, Antonella, Mazzanti, Gabriela, N., Savickiene, R., Staršelskytė, V., Baksenskaite, Vitalone, Annabella   +6 more
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Influence of different drying techniques on the quality and physicochemical properties of Ghana‐sourced turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) samples

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study evaluated the influence of four drying techniques—freeze drying (FZD), microwave drying (MCD), oven drying (OVD), and sun drying (SUD)—on the bioactive, nutritional, and physical properties of turmeric. Using standard analytical procedures, the samples were examined for antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS assays), total ...
Eric Antiri Aforo, Richard Osae, Maurice Tibiru Apaliya, Irene Akua Idun, Emmanuel Kwaw, Raphael N. Alolga, Francis Appiah   +6 more
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Effects of catechins, resveratrol, silymarin components and some of their conjugates on xanthine oxidase‐catalyzed xanthine and 6‐mercaptopurine oxidation

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 105, Issue 5, Page 2765-2776, 30 March 2025.
Abstract BACKGROUND Over the past two decades, the global incidence of gout has markedly increased, affecting people worldwide. Considering the side effects of xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor drugs (e.g. allopurinol and febuxostat) used in the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout, the potential application of phytochemicals has been widely studied.
Tímea Bencsik, Orsolya Balázs, Róbert G Vida, Balázs Z Zsidó, Csaba Hetényi, Kateřina Valentová, Miklós Poór   +6 more
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Biological activities and bioactive constituents of Flammulina velutipes: An updated systematic review

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Flammulina velutipes (enokitake) is an edible mushroom recognized for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. It exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and gut microbiota‐regulating effects.
Rıdvan Özgen, Didem Şöhretoğlu, Ayşe Kuruüzüm‐Uz   +2 more
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Valorization of fruit pits from Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera as agro‐food byproducts: Bioactive properties and safety assessment for potential food additive applications

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Food additives are widely used to extend the shelf life of foods and maintain their quality. In this study, the potential of Prunus laurocerasus and Prunus cerasifera fruit pits (endocarp and seed) as food additives was investigated in terms of cytotoxicity, antigenotoxicity, antioxidant activity, enzymatic anti‐browning, and urease
Zühal Bayrakçeken Güven, Mehmet Karadayı, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Osman Tugay, Oguz Cakir   +4 more
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF THREE ESSENTIAL OILS FROM PORTUGUESE FLORA [PDF]

, 2012
The present work reports on the evaluation of chemical composition and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oils of three aromatic herbs, growing wild in the south of Portugal, used in traditional food preparations: Foeniculum vulgare ...
Almeida, A. S., Cruz-Morais, J., Martins, M. Rosário, Tinoco, M. Teresa   +3 more
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Selection Of A Filler For Tablets Manufactured With Direct Compression Method Containing Dry Ginger Extract [PDF]

, 2019
The preliminary studies of physico-chemical and pharmaco-technological properties of the dry extract of ginger have determined the need for introduction of different groups of excipients for developing a solid dosage form for the treatment of type II ...
Alkhalaf, M. (Malek), Gerbina, N. (Nataliia), Ruban, О. (Оlena)   +2 more
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