Piper species are aromatic plants used as spices in the kitchen, but their secondary
metabolites have also shown biological effects on human health. These plants are rich in …

This article reviews new discoveries related to the phytochemistry and biological activities of
bioactive compounds from Piper species. It outlines the anticancer, anti-parasitic, and …

Ethnopharmacology, through the description of the beneficial effects of plants, has provided
an early framework for the therapeutic use of natural compounds. Natural products, either in …

Background The study of traditional knowledge of medicinal plants has led to discoveries
that have helped combat diseases and improve healthcare. However, the development of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Piperaceae is the fifth largest family of plants in Panama.
This review focuses on the ethnomedical uses of the most prevalent Panamanian species …

Background: Local communities use animals and plants as common traditional therapies for
various diseases. The study aimed to document animals and animal-plant mixture recipes …

Antioxidants are compounds that are able to inhibit the negative effects that come from free
radicals. The phenomenon of imbalanced antioxidant production and the accumulation of …

Human skin works as a barrier against the adverse effects of environmental agents,
including ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Exposure to UVR is associated with a variety of harmful …

Objective: Piper has been used for long timelike condiment and food, but also in traditional
medicine around of the world. This work resumes the available and up to date work done on …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of global mortality, including deaths
arising from non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Consequently, this …