Since ancient times, natural products from plants, animals, microbial and marine sources
have been exploited for treatment of several diseases. The knowledge of our ancestors is …

Natural carboxylic acids are plant-derived compounds that are known to possess biological
activity. The aim of this review was to compare the effect of structural differences of the …

This study examines the effects of chicoric acid (CA) on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD) in high‐fat‐diet‐(HFD‐) fed C57BL/6 mice. CA treatment decreased body weight …

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench) is a popular native North American
herbal plant. Its major bioactive compound, chicoric acid, is reported to have various …

Three common culinary herbs were studied in order to find out how manipulation of blue
range of wavelength spectrum affects plant growth and chemistry. The studied species were …

Basil is an aromatic herb that plays an important role within the culinary traditions of many
cultures. Despite basil's prevalence within a variety of food and medicinal products, the …

The present study analyzed the methanol extract and tincture obtained from the
spontaneous Romanian Cichorium intybus species, in order to evaluate polyphenols …

The booming prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults and children
will threaten the health system in the upcoming years. The “multiple hit” hypothesis is the …

There is a tremendous growing interest both in various industrial sectors and among people
worldwide, towards the use of natural compounds from plant origin. The natural compounds …

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a culinary, medicinal, and ornamental plant appreciated for its
antioxidant properties, mainly attributed to high content of rosmarinic acid. This species also …