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Beta-sitosterols for benign prostatic hyperplasia
This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of beta-sitosterols (B-sitosterol) on urinary symptoms and flow measures in men with of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Trials were searched in computerized general and specialized databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Phytodok), by checking bibliographies, and by contacting manufacturers ...
Joseph Lau, Roderick Macdonald
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Comparison between Topical Beta-sitosterol and Topical Hirudin in Management of Facial Burns
Background: Facial burns are challenging, as the aesthetic outcome is as important as the functional. Topical interventions are currently the cornerstone of treatment of facial burns.
nourhan mohamed +3 more
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PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF TABEBUIA PENTAPHYLLA HEMSL CULTIVATED IN EGYPT [PDF]
Preliminary phytochemical screening of Tabebuia pentaphylla hemsl. Revealed the presence of sterols and/or triterpenes, flavonoids and iridoids. From the hexane extract of the leaves a-amyrin, b-sitosterols, betulin, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid and a
Z. Ibrahim +3 more
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Perilla frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacological Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton, an important pharmaceutical and nutraceutical crop, is widely cultivated in East Asian countries. In this review, we present the latest research findings on the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of P ...
Tianyu Hou +5 more
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Bottle gourd seeds are surrounded by innumerable bioactive components of phytochemicals. This work aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of bottle gourd extracts as antimicrobial and an-ti-mycotoxigenic against toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins.
Adel G. Abdel-Razek +3 more
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Anti-atherosclerotic and cardiovascular protective benefits of Brazilian nuts
Brazil nuts are rich in magnesium, selenium, arginine and other amino acids, dietary fiber, tocopherols (vitamin E), phytosterols, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, sitosterols, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and other amino ...
Carlos K B Ferrari
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Hypercholesterolemia (HCH) and vascular inflammation are the main therapeutic targets in atherosclerosis. The paper discusses the results of the studies which have focussed on the effects of a new class of physiologically active substances (polyprenols ...
R. G. Oganov +2 more
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Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity of Arisaema (Areaceae): a review
Background The genus Arisaema (Areaceae), popularly known as cobra lilies and jack in pulpit is mainly found in temperate to tropical areas of all continents except South America, Europe and Australia and contain about more than 250 species.
Heena Ali, Ubaid Yaqoob
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Comparison between Topical Beta-Sitosterol and Topical Hirudin in Management of Facial Burns [PDF]
Background: Facial burns are challenging, as the aestheticoutcome is as important as the functional. Topical interventionsare currently the cornerstone of treatment of facial burns.Although there is no gold standard agent for the treatment offacial burns,
Nourhan Mohamed +3 more
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Composition of molecular distillates of corn oil: isolation and identification of sterol esters*
Molecular distillates of corn oil consisting of the three most volatile 1.7 per cent cuts and the next most volatile 4.9 per cent cut obtained from 150 kg. of refined oil have been subjected to simple solvent and chromatographic fractionation.
A. Kuksis, J.M.R. Beveridge
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