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 …

Infectious diseases caused by pathogens and food poisoning caused by spoilage
microorganisms are threatening human health all over the world. The efficacies of some …

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians
administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document …

Spices have been used since ancient times. Although they have been employed mainly as
flavoring and coloring agents, their role in food safety and preservation have also been …

Wild fruits are exotic or underutilized. Wild fruits contain many bioactive compounds, such as
anthocyanins and flavonoids. Many studies have shown that wild fruits possess various …

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 …

Since time immemorial, the oleo-gum-resins of Ferula assa-foetida and F. gummosa are
used in the traditional medical systems as well as in foodstuffs, perfumery and cosmetics. In …

In this chapter, the traditional use, the phytochemical composition, and the pharmacological
activities of African medicinal plants displaying antibacterial effects were reported. We have …

Natural bioactive compounds have been widely used as templets in the stabilization and
functional improvement of nano-selenium (SeNPs) in recent years. Herein, green tea nano …

Abstract Ajuga chamaepitys (L.) Schreb, well-known as Camaepitium or Ground Pine, is an
annual herb typical of the Mediterranean area accounting several uses in the traditional …