Medicinal plants have historically proven their value as a source of molecules with
therapeutic potential, and nowadays still represent an important pool for the identification of …

Plants have had an essential role in the folklore of ancient cultures. In addition to the use as
food and spices, plants have also been utilized as medicines for over 5000 years. It is …

Cancer is one of the largest causes of morbimortality in the world and due to its prevalence
the discovery of novel anticancer drugs in of great importance. The past century brought …

Since the 1800s, natural health products that contain hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) have been
used in North America for the treatment of heart problems such as hypertension, angina …

Oxidative stress has been strongly implicated in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative
disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). In recent years, antioxidants–especially those …

Schisandra chinensis fruit extract (SCE) has traditionally been used as an oriental medicine
for the treatment of various human diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Advances in …

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease, that often leads to pain and infertility. At
present, the specific pathogenesis of endometriosis has not been clarified, but it may be …

The world has a rich diversity of indigenous medicinal plants. The World Health
Organization (WHO) gives high priority to eco-friendly, non-hazardous and cost effective …

Purpose: To evaluate the anti-cancer properties of the diethylether extract of Sukun
(Artocarpus altilis) wood. Methods: The extract was tested in human T47D breast cancer …

Indigenous medical plants contribute significantly to a large South African population as part
of a long-standing healthcare system intimately linked to folklore and for livelihood security …