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 ethnomedical uses of Piper (胡椒Hú Jiāo) plants as anticancer agents, in vitro cytotoxic
activity of both extracts and compounds from Piper plants, and in vivo antitumor activity and …

BACKGROUND Africa is a huge continent that straddles the equator, extending from 37 N
and 35 S and endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. Over 50,000 distinct …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains an important global health issue but
the gap between AMR and development of new antimicrobials is increasing. Plant extracts …

Cancer is a serious health problem and the second leading cause of death around the
globe. Present review is an attempt to provide utmost information based on ethno …

This chapter reports the ability of African medicinal spices and vegetables to tackle
malignant diseases. The main in vitro cytotoxicity methods, such as 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2 …

Background. Continuous efforts from scientists of diverse fields are necessary not only to
better understand the mechanism by which multidrug‐resistant (MDR) cancer cells occur …

Cancer remains a major health hurdle worldwide and has moved from the third leading
cause of death in the year 1990 to second place after cardiovascular disease since 2013 …

Caper (Capparis spinosa L.) is a perennial shrub of the family Capparaceae, endemic to
circum-Mediterranean countries. Caper carries a renowned nutritional value, especially in …