Proanthocyanidins and hydrolysable tannins: occurrence, dietary intake and pharmacological effects
A Smeriglio, D Barreca, E Bellocco… - British journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Tannins are a heterogeneous group of high MW, water‐soluble, polyphenolic compounds,
naturally present in cereals, leguminous seeds and, predominantly, in many fruits and …
naturally present in cereals, leguminous seeds and, predominantly, in many fruits and …
A critical approach to evaluating clinical efficacy, adverse events and drug interactions of herbal remedies
Systematic reviews and meta‐analyses represent the uppermost ladders in the hierarchy of
evidence. Systematic reviews/meta‐analyses suggest preliminary or satisfactory clinical …
evidence. Systematic reviews/meta‐analyses suggest preliminary or satisfactory clinical …
Antiviral activity of plants and their isolated bioactive compounds: An update
M Denaro, A Smeriglio, D Barreca… - Phytotherapy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Viral infections represent one of the main causes of disease worldwide, especially today due
to the increase of migration, global travel, and urbanization. The several side effects of the …
to the increase of migration, global travel, and urbanization. The several side effects of the …
Is it safe to consume traditional medicinal plants during pregnancy?
N Bernstein, M Akram, Z Yaniv‐Bachrach… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The popularity of natural medicine is growing worldwide. Unlike conventional licensed
medicines, herbal medicine practices are usually not supported by effectiveness, efficacy, or …
medicines, herbal medicine practices are usually not supported by effectiveness, efficacy, or …
Use of herbal medicine by pregnant women: What physicians need to know
SM Illamola, OU Amaeze, LV Krepkova… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
About 80% of the consumers worldwide use herbal medicine (HMs) or other natural
products. The percentage may vary significantly (7%–55%) among pregnant women …
products. The percentage may vary significantly (7%–55%) among pregnant women …
The role of dietary polyphenols in pregnancy and pregnancy-related disorders
M Nacka-Aleksić, A Pirković, A Vilotić, Ž Bojić-Trbojević… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals with extensive biological functions and health-
promoting potential. These compounds are present in most foods of plant origin and their …
promoting potential. These compounds are present in most foods of plant origin and their …
Pregnancy and herbal medicines: an unnecessary risk for women's health—a narrative review
LO Bruno, RS Simoes, M de Jesus Simoes… - Phytotherapy …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The indiscriminate use of herbal medicines to prevent or to heal diseases or even the use for
questionable purposes such as weight loss has received both interest and scrutiny from the …
questionable purposes such as weight loss has received both interest and scrutiny from the …
Vitex agnus castus effects on hyperprolactinaemia
LT Puglia, J Lowry, G Tamagno - Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Vitex agnus castus (VAC), also known as chaste tree, is a plant from the
Mediterranean area, Crimea, and central Asia. Its fruit has been used for more than 2500 …
Mediterranean area, Crimea, and central Asia. Its fruit has been used for more than 2500 …
Assessing the safety and use of medicinal herbs during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in São Paulo, Brazil
HB Im, R Ghelman, CFS Portella, JH Hwang… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Despite the lack of evidence supporting the safety and clinical efficacy of
herbal medicine (HM), its use among pregnant women continues to increase. Given the high …
herbal medicine (HM), its use among pregnant women continues to increase. Given the high …
Consumption of Chinese herbal medicines during pregnancy and postpartum: a prospective cohort study in China
Objective to investigate usage patterns and factors associated with maternal consumption of
Chinese herbal medicines in China. Design prospective cohort study. Information on the use …
Chinese herbal medicines in China. Design prospective cohort study. Information on the use …