Abstract Context: Different parts of Muntingia calabura L.(Elaeocarpaceae), or “kerukup
siam” in Malay, have been reported to possess medicinal value, supported by a number of …

Zingiber and Alpinia species (family: Zingiberaceae) are popularly used in food as spices
and flavoring agents and in ethnomedicine to heal numerous diseases, including immune …

Acne vulgaris (acne) is one of the most common dermatological problems affecting
adolescents and young adults. Although acne may not lead to serious medical …

Melastoma malabathricum L.(Melastomataceae) is one of the 22 species found in the
Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia. Considered as native to tropical and temperate …

Background Zingiber zerumbet Smith is a perennial herb, broadly distributed in many
tropical areas. In Malaysia, it's locally known among the Malay people as “lempoyang” and …

Natural compounds have been attracting huge attention because of their broad therapeutic
properties with specificity in their action in human health care as functional foods …

Objective To investigate antimicrobial effects of ethanolic extract of Zingiber zerumbet (Z.
zerumbet)(L.) Smith and its chloroform and petroleum ether soluble fractions against …

Psoriasis is a genetic predisposition with T-cell mediated autoimmune inflammatory skin
disorder, characterized by cutaneous inflammation, increased epidermal proliferation …

The fast-growing resistance development to several synthetic and microbial insecticides
currently marketed highlighted the pressing need to develop novel and eco-friendly …

Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm., Zingiberaceae, is a perennial, aromatic and tuberose
plant that grows in humid locations. Also known as bitter ginger, Z. zerumbet is traditionally …