Xylan is the second most abundant naturally occurring renewable polysaccharide available
on earth. It is a complex heteropolysaccharide consisting of different monosaccharides such …

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the oldest plants cultivated for its dietary and medicinal
values. This incredible plant is endowed with various pharmacological attributes, such as …

Cancer remains the topmost disorder of the mankind and number of cases is unceasingly
growing at unprecedented rates. Although the synthetic anti-cancer compounds still hold the …

In the current chapter, a new strategic compilation of phytochemicals with potent antitumor
properties has been addressed, most importantly focusing on cell cycle arrest and apoptotic …

Medicinal plants are an inevitable source of pharmaceutical drugs and most of the world
population depends on these plants for health benefits. The increasing global demand for …

Syzygium cumini, locally known as Jamun in Asia, is a fruit-bearing crop belonging to the
Myrtaceae family. This study aims to summarize the most recent literature related to botany …

Many of the essential oils obtained from medicinal plants possess proven antimicrobial
activity and are suitable for medicinal purposes and applications in the food industry. The …

Photoprotective agents obtained from plants provide benefits for the health of the skin. The
present study aims to assess the total phenolic content (TPC) and in vitro UV-protective …

The Eugenia and Syzygium genera include approximately 1000 and 1800 species,
respectively, and both belong to the Myrtaceae. Their species present economic and …

Abstract Background Aloysia citriodora Palau (AC) is commonly known as Lemon Verbena
and has been utilized as a medicinal tea in folkloric medicine for the treatment of abdominal …