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 …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional medicine plays a critical role in treatment of
chronic debilitating and life threatening conditions and diseases. Cancer is one such …

Background The antimicrobial activity and Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the
extracts of Bidens pilosa L., Bixa orellana L., Cecropia peltata L., Cinchona officinalis L …

Drawing on the author's extensive personal experience, Medicinal Plants of Asia and the
Pacific provides comprehensive coverage of the medicinal plants of the region. Describing …

Background Despite the importance of local markets as a source of medicinal plants in
Colombia, comparatively little comparative research reports on the pharmacopoeiae sold …

Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 MH 2 SO 4 by leaves and stem extracts of Sida acuta
was studied using chemical (weight loss and hydrogen evolution) and spectroscopic (AAS …

Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in four different indigenous groups in Southern
parts of Tamilnadu, India, using a questionnaire. The herbal practitioners in the study area …

AIMS OF THE STUDY: More than 100 cases of nephropathy over the last 10 years caused
by the systemic and longer term application of Chinese snakeroot (Aristolochia fangchi) …

Sida acuta is a shrub indigenous to pantropical regions. The plant is widely used for its
various pharmacological properties. Among compounds of pharmacological interest …