Background Thymus genus has been used since ancient times for their valuable health
properties, which could be attributed to their chemical components, especially essential oils …

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The agents capable of causing
damage to genetic material are known as genotoxins and, according to their mode of action …

Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a potent hepatocarcinogen in humans and exposure to AFB1
is known to cause both acute and chronic hepatocellular injury. As the liver is known to be …

Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective anticancer agent with a wide spectrum of activities.
However, it has many adverse effects on various organs especially on the liver. Thymol, one …

Edible flowers have been in traditional cuisine and phytotherapy for centuries. Recently, the
consumption of edible flowers has increased significantly as the phytochemicals in them are …

Calendula, commonly known as marigold, is a plant of the Asteraceae family with a rich
history of medicinal use. This plant possesses a variety of bioactive compounds, including …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are commonly contaminating mycotoxins in foods and medicinal materials.
Since they were first discovered to cause “turkey X” disease in the United Kingdom in the …

Plants have been used for a thousand of years as medicines for treating different diseases
and medical complaints by most of the civilizations. The herbal compounds have made their …

This study aimed to evaluate the protective role of chitosan nanoparticles (COS-NPs) singly
or plus quercetin (Q) against OTA-induced oxidative stress and renal genotoxicity. Twelve …

Background Herbal supplements are widely used in the treatment of various liver disases,
but some of them may also induce liver injuries. Regarding the infuence of thyme and its …