Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a spice utilized widely in India, China, and Southeast Asia as
an aromatic stimulant, a food preservative, and coloring material. The commonly used …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its constituent, curcumin, have been used for their
therapeutic properties for a long time. Most of the medicinal impacts of turmeric and …

Abstract Treatment based on traditional medicine is very popular in developing world due to
inexpensive properties. Nowadays, several types of preparations based on medicinal plants …

Humans consume a wide range of foods, drugs, and dietary supplements that are derived
from plants and which modify the functioning of the central nervous sytem (CNS). The …

Ellagic acid (EA) is a dietary polyphenol present in various fruits, vegetables, herbs, and
nuts. It exists either independently or as part of complex structures, such as ellagitannins …

Although safe in most cases, ancient treatments are ignored because neither their active
component nor their molecular targets are well defined. This is not the case, however, with …

Depression is a widespread psychological disorder that affects up to 20% of the world's
population. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its unique curative effect in depression …

Turmeric, derived from the plant Curcuma longa, is a gold-colored spice commonly used in
the Indian subcontinent, not only for health care but also for the preservation of food and as …

Cancer is primarily a disease of old age, and that life style plays a major role in the
development of most cancers is now well recognized. While plant-based formulations have …

Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa Linn (Zingiberaceae), has shown potential
antidepressant‐like activity in animal studies. The objectives of this trial were to compare the …