Aloe vera has been described as a “wand of heavens” and as a “plant of immortality”,
because of its profuse applications in traditional herbal medicines by ancient Egyptian, the …

The marine ecosystem, populated by a myriad of animals, plants, and microorganisms, is an
inexhaustible reservoir of pharmacologically active molecules. Among the multiple …

Introduction. The Uganda National Drug Authority requires phytochemical screening,
freedom from microbial contamination, and evidence of safety and efficacy of the constituent …

This systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted to determine the effects of
anthraquinone (AQ) laxatives on colorectal cancer (CRC). We searched PubMed, Embase …

Covering: 2000 to 2023 The kingdom Fungi has become a remarkably valuable source of
structurally complex natural products (NPs) with diverse bioactivities. Since the revolutionary …

Rhubarb, the rhizome and root of Rheum palmatum L. from the Polygonaceae family, is a
globally important medicinal plant, especially in eastern Asia. It has been indicated for …

Pharmacopoeias are important resources for the quality control of medicinal plants and their
products. Considering that approximately 80% of the world population to different extents …

Senna and rhubarb are often used as routine laxatives, but there are differences in
mechanism of action and potential side effects. Here, we studied metabolites of senna …

Backgrounds: The incidence of melanosis coli (MC) has gradually increased annually,
attracting significant attention and efforts into this field. A potential risk for MC is the long …

Abstract A new A 2 B 2-type porphyrin, namely: 5, 15-bis-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-10, 20-bis (3-
methoxyphenyl)-porphyrin (trans-A 2 B 2-porphyrin), and its platinum (II) derivative (Pt-trans …