Phenolic acids have recently gained substantial attention due to their various practical,
biological and pharmacological effects. Chlorogenic Acid (CGA, 3-CQA) is a most abundant …

Curcumin, a yellow pigment in the Indian spice Turmeric (Curcuma longa), which is
chemically known as diferuloylmethane, was first isolated exactly two centuries ago in 1815 …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants. They comprise several antioxidant
compounds and they are generally considered to be involved in the defense against human …

Kidney stones are one of the oldest known and common diseases in the urinary tract system.
Various human studies have suggested that diets with a higher intake of vegetables and …

Grapes are one of the most highly consumed fruits across the world. In ancient Europe the
leaves and the sap of grape plants has been used in traditional treatment for ages. Besides …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The human skin constitutes a biological barrier against
external stress and wounds can reduce the role of its physiological structure. In medical …

In recent years, interest in natural products such as alternative sources of pharmaceuticals
for numerous chronic diseases, including tumors, has been renewed. Propolis, a natural …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder referred to gastroenterologists
and is characterized by altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, and bloating. Visceral …

Chlorogenic acids (CGA) are the main antioxidant compounds in the Western diet, due to
their high concentrations in coffee associated with the high consumption of the beverage …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Herb–drug interactions are of great concern in health
practices. Curcumin is a natural polyphenol extracted from turmeric, a spice widely used all …