Overweight and obesity have become global epidemics, especially during the lockdown due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential of medicinal plants as a better and safe option in …

Metabolic syndrome (MS), commonly known as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome,
is a collection of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes. MS is believed …

Hibiscus sabdariffa L., belonging to the Malvaceae family, has been long used as herbal
medicine, food, beverage, flavouring, and colouring agents. This study aims to review and …

Herbal medicines contain chemical compounds which can potentially forestall illnesses and
afflictions. Unfortunately, the increasing popularity of herbal drugs worldwide led to the most …

The purpose of this study was to investigate (1) the chemical content of the endocarp-
mesocarp watermelon powder,(2) the inhibitory power of watermelon against pancreatic …

The Phytolaccaceae family has five genera and 35 species and the Petiveriaceae family has
nine genera and 21 species. The species from these families are herbaceous, shrub …

This study aimed to list the medicinal plants used as an appetite suppressant in Hauts-
Bassins areas of Burkina Faso. An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken from September …

Obesity is characterized by excessive or abnormal fat accumulation that causes a risk for
health, impairs quality of life and reduces lifespan. This fat accumulates in adipose tissue …

For centuries, plants have been used for a wide variety of purposes, such as treating
diseases, food flavouring and preservation and perfumery. The essential oils (EOs) are …