Vinegar extraction from unripe shikuwasa (Citrus depressa L.), an Okinawan citrus fruit
Introduction. Nakamoto Seedless, a variety of shikuwasa (Citrus depressa L.) in Okinawa, can be used to produce vinegar extracts because it has no seeds causing bitter taste. However, Nakamono Seedless is hardly cultivated commercially in Okinawa.
Takashi Hanagasaki
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Orthosiphon stamineus is widely used as an ingredient in traditional medicine and functional food partially for its main active compound, sinensetin. Plant growth and sinensetin contents are sensitive to many variables, including phytogeographical profiles. This study sought to evaluate the quality of O.
Kartini, Kartini +2 more
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Preparation and characterization of nano liposomes of Orthosiphon stamineus ethanolic extract in soybean phospholipids [PDF]
BACKGROUND: O. stamineus is a medicinal herb with remarkable pharmacological properties. However, poor solubility of the active principles limits its medicinal value.
Abdalrahim FA Aisha +2 more
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is recognized as one of the most frequently occurring malignant types of liver cancer globally, making the identification of biomarkers critically important. The aim of the present study was to identify the genes involved in the anticancer effects of flavonoid compounds so that they may be used as targets for cancer treatment ...
Kim, Seong Min +7 more
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Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a complex chronic disease characterized by increased blood glucose. The incidence of this disease is rising, especially type 2 diabetes which is caused by insulin resistance in the body.
Intan Kris Prasetyanti +2 more
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Flavonoids-Rich Orthosiphon stamineus Extract as New Candidate for Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibition: A Molecular Docking Study [PDF]
This study aims to evaluate the in vitro angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition activity of different extracts of Orthosiphon stamineus (OS) leaves and their main flavonoids, namely rosmarinic acid (RA), sinensetin (SIN), eupatorin (EUP) and 30-
Aisha, Abdalrahim F. A. +6 more
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EXTRACTION AND MICROENCAPSULATION OF POLYPHENOLS FROM ORTHOSIPHON STAMINEUS LEAVES [PDF]
This paper presents an extraction and microencapsulation study of polyphenols obtained from Orthosiphon stamineus leaves. Extraction using aqueous solvent enabled a simultaneous extraction of both hydrophilic and lipophilic phenolic compounds.
S. F. Pang, M. M. Yusoff, J. Gimbun
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The potential for dietary factors to prevent or treat osteoarthritis [PDF]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease for which there are no disease-modifying drugs. It is a leading cause of disability in the UK. Increasing age and obesity are both major risk factors for OA and the health and economic burden of this ...
Bao, Yongping +8 more
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Evaluation of α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Effect of 50% Ethanolic Standardized Extract of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth in Normal and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats [PDF]
In the present study, a 50% ethanolic extract of Orthosiphon stamineus was tested for its α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. In vivo assays of the extract (containing 1.02%, 3.76%, and 3.03% of 3′hydroxy-5,6,7,4′-tetramethoxyflavone, sinensetin, and ...
Ahmad, Mariam +4 more
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Antioxidant and Toxicity Studies of 50% Methanolic Extract of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth [PDF]
The present study evaluated the antioxidant activity and potential toxicity of 50% methanolic extract of Orthosiphon stamineus (Lamiaceae) leaves (MEOS) after acute and subchronic administration in rats.
Ahmad, Mariam +7 more
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