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 …

The antimicrobial activity of essential oils is discussed in this review taking in account
studies which were published in the period of time from 2008 until September 2010 …

Role of biofilm in disease development and enhance tolerance to antifungal drugs among
Candida species has necessitated search for new anti-fungal treatment strategy …

Nosocomial infections caused by fungi have increased greatly in recent years, mainly due to
the rising number of immunocompromised patients. However, the available antifungal …

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 …

The study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has expanded because of the growing
need to search for new bioactive compounds that could be used as therapeutic alternatives …

Essential oils from fresh Piperaceae leaves were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed
by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and a total of 68 components were …

The seasonal variation of the chemical composition of the essential oil from fresh leaves of
Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd grown in southern Brazil was analyzed by GC-MS, and …

Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the fresh leaves and stems
oils of Piper caninum were investigated. A total of forty eight constituents were identified in …