Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) essential oil: A review on its composition, biological, and pharmacological activities

K Ashokkumar, J Simal‐Gandara… - Phytotherapy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Myristica fragrans (Houtt.) is an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. M.
fragrans kernel is extensively used in Indian traditional medicines to treat various diseases …

Critical review on nutritional, bioactive, and medicinal potential of spices and herbs and their application in food fortification and nanotechnology

D Mandal, T Sarkar, R Chakraborty - Applied Biochemistry and …, 2023 - Springer
Medicinal or herbal spices are grown in tropical moist evergreen forestland, surrounding
most of the tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Himalayas in India (Sikkim …

Spices as sustainable food preservatives: a comprehensive review of their antimicrobial potential

AME Sulieman, EM Abdallah, NA Alanazi, A Ed-Dra… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Throughout history, spices have been employed for their pharmaceutical attributes and as a
culinary enhancement. The food industry widely employs artificial preservatives to retard the …

Autism: plants with neuro-psychopharmacotherapeutic potential

M Sevindik, FS Mohammed… - Prospects in …, 2023 - prospects.wum.edu.pl
In recent years, there has been an increasing prevalence of cases of autism. There is no
general cure for autism; however, there are situational treatments available. In this context …

Protective effects of medicinal plant-based foods against diabetes: a review on pharmacology, phytochemistry, and molecular mechanisms

P Ansari, JF Samia, JT Khan, MR Rafi, MS Rahman… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a range of metabolic disorders characterized by high
blood glucose levels caused by defects in insulin release, insulin action, or both. DM is a …

Nanoemulsion-integrated gelatin/bacterial cellulose nanofibril-based multifunctional film: fabrication, characterization, and application

DR Acharya, S Liu, H Lu, D Albashir, P Koirala… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The current requirements of food safety regulations and the environmental impact stemming
from plastic packaging can only be addressed by developing suitable bio-nanocomposite …

Are We Ready to Recommend Capsaicin for Disorders Other Than Neuropathic Pain?

JL Silva, EA Santos, JI Alvarez-Leite - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Capsaicin, a lipophilic, volatile compound, is responsible for the pungent properties of chili
peppers. In recent years, a significant increase in investigations into its properties has …

Anti-aging potential of plants of the anak dalam tribe, Jambi, Indonesia

U Lestari, M Muhaimin, AY Chaerunisaa, W Sujarwo - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The process of skin aging is a physiological phenomenon that can not be avoided.
According to global population data, the rate of aging increases by approximately 13% every …

Phytochemical characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant and anti-enzymatic activity of five common spices: Focus on their essential oils and spent material …

A Trifan, G Zengin, M Brebu, K Skalicka-Woźniak… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The essential oil industry of aromatic herbs and spices is currently producing a significant
amount of by-products, such as the spent plant materials remaining after steam or …

Effect of Piper nigrum essential oil in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis and its potential mechanisms

Y Hu, Z He, J Zhang, C Zhang, Y Wang, W Zhang… - Phytomedicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Piper nigrum essential oil (PnEO) possesses pleasant aroma, unique flavor,
and various bioactivities; however, its role against colitis remains unclear. Purpose In this …