Herbal products, such as dietary supplements, have become a subject of increasing global
importance for their health benefits and economic considerations. However, they have also …

Berries represent one of the most important and high‐valued group of modern‐day health‐
beneficial “superfoods” whose dietary consumption has been recognized to be beneficial for …

Scutellaria baicalensis is a well-studied medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family,
prized for the unique 4′-deoxyflavones produced in its roots. In this study, three native …

The search for universal plant DNA barcodes has proved to be a big challenge. A single
locus (or combination of several loci) that can be used for species identification has yet to be …

Seed is not only the main reproductive organ of most of herbal plants but also an important
part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Seed TCMs possess important medicinal …

There has been a considerable interest worldwide in traditional and alternative medicine,
particularly herbal products over the past few decades but the adulteration or contamination …

Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years and nowadays are extensively
employed to treat diverse illnesses. The increasing consumption of medicinal plants and its …

Global market demand for plant-derived products has increased significantly due to their
extensive use in the treatment and prevention of various diseases. However, mislabeling of …

The current climate change and increasing climate variability represent a serious global
challenge that demands urgent responses. Among the multiple actions that should be taken …

Cynanchum is a large genus with some important medicinal species in China. The
medicinal species in Cynanchum are easily confused, leading to potential safety risks. In this …