The Equisetum genus, Equisetaceae family, is widely distributed worldwide and may be the
oldest nonextinct genus on Earth. There are about 30 known species, which are very often …

Plants have long been thought to contribute to health promotion due to their fiber and
phenolic content, as well as their inherent biological potential. The bioactive derivatives of …

Secondary metabolites, in addition to playing an essential role in the adaptation of plants to
the environment and phytochemical responses in recovery processes to stress conditions …

Abstract Introduction The genus Equisetum (Equisetaceae) is cosmopolitan in distribution,
with 41 recognized species. Several species of Equisetum are widely used in treating …

Like in many developing countries, in Mexico, the use of medicinal plants is a common
practice. Based on our own field experience, there are at least 800 plants used for treating …

Equisetum myriochaetum is a semi-aquatic plant found on riverbanks that is commonly used
in traditional medicine as a diuretic agent. Additionally, the genus Equisetum stands out for …

This study examined the effect of phloretamide, a metabolite of phloretin, on liver damage
and steatosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) in rats. Adult male rats were …

Over the years, ethnopharmacological and phytochemical investigations have been
conducted to understand the potential effects of the Croton genus on several diseases. It has …

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by improper
expression/function of a number of key enzymes that can be regarded as targets for anti …

Liver plays a pivotal role in maintaining blood glucose levels through complex processes
which involve the disposal, storage, and endogenous production of this carbohydrate …