PMID: Toxicol Res. 2019 Oct ;35(4):403-410. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31636851 Abstract Title: Theracurmin (Highly Bioavailable Curcumin) Prevents High Fat Diet-Induced Hepatic Steatosis Development in Mice. Abstract: Curcumin, a hydrophobic polyphenol isolated from the. plant, has many pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and chemo-preventive activities. Curcumin has been shown to have potential in preventing …
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Water extract of Curcuma longa L. ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Oct 21 ;11(10). Epub 2019 Oct 21. PMID: 31640183 Abstract Title: Water Extract ofL. Ameliorates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Abstract: Our aim was to investigate whether hot water extract (CLW) ofL. could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). HepG2 cells were treated with free fatty acid (FFA) mixture (oleic acid: palmitic acid, …
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Curcumin effects on cell proliferation, angiogenesis and metastasis in colorectal cancer.
PMID: J BUON. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):1482-1487. PMID: 31646795 Abstract Title: Curcumin effects on cell proliferation, angiogenesis and metastasis in colorectal cancer. Abstract: PURPOSE: Curcumin is a natural phytopolyphenol compound isolated from the root of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and possesses a wide range of biological properties. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antiproliferative, wound …
Puffing is a promising and simple method for enhancing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Oct 23 ;8(11). Epub 2019 Oct 23. PMID: 31652746 Abstract Title: Puffing as a Novel Process to Enhance the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties ofL. (Turmeric). Abstract: L. (turmeric) is used as a food spice; however, its strong taste restricts wider applications as a food ingredient despite its well-known health benefits. To …
Health benefits of fennel, rosemary volatile oils and their nano-forms in dyslipidemias.
PMID: Pak J Biol Sci. 2018 Jan ;21(7):348-358. PMID: 30417995 Abstract Title: Health Benefits of Fennel, Rosemary Volatile Oils and their Nano-Forms in Dyslipidemic Rat Model. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Dyslipidemia is a major health problem that may lead to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In the present research, a biological experiment was run on dyslipidemic rats …
Triggering of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by fennel and clove oils in Caco-2 cells: the role of combination.
PMID: Toxicol Mech Methods. 2019 Nov ;29(9):710-722. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31364915 Abstract Title: Triggering of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by fennel and clove oils in Caco-2 cells: the role of combination. Abstract: Fennel () and clove () oils are known for their various biological effects, including anticancer properties.To investigate the anticancer effect …
Foeniculum vulgare incorporated diet shows anxiolytic potential.
PMID: Pak J Pharm Sci. 2019 Jul ;32(4(Supplementary)):1813-1819. PMID: 31680077 Abstract Title: The Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare incorporated diet shows anxiolytic potential: A pre-clinical study. Abstract: This novel study was conducted with objective to evaluate the anxiolytic potential of whole-crushed seeds of Foeniculum vulgare (FV) which were incorporated in diet. Albino mice were divided in three …
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Heat stability of the in vitro inhibitory effect of spices on lipase, amylase, and glucosidase enzymes.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Feb ;7(2):425-432. Epub 2019 Jan 28. PMID: 30847119 Abstract Title: Heat stability of the in vitro inhibitory effect of spices on lipase, amylase, and glucosidase enzymes. Abstract: This study investigated the effect of boiling on the inhibitory action of spices on digestive enzymes. Unboiled extracts of(seed) (25.42%),(seed) (22.70%), and(seed) (19.17%) …
Scopoletin could be a potential treatment Parkinson’s disease.
PMID: Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019 ;2019:2761041. Epub 2019 May 2. PMID: 31191797 Abstract Title: and Its Active Principle Scopoletin Mitigate Protein Aggregation and Neuronal Apoptosis through Augmenting the DJ-1/Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway. Abstract: Given the role of oxidative stress in PD pathogenesis and off-target side effects of currently available drugs, several natural phytochemicals seem to …
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Polysaccharides derived from Morinda citrifolia Linn reduce inflammatory markers during experimental colitis.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Oct 12 ;248:112303. Epub 2019 Oct 12. PMID: 31614204 Abstract Title: Polysaccharides derived from Morinda citrifolia Linn reduce inflammatory markers during experimental colitis. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: There are many reports of pharmacological activities of extracts and fractions of different vegetable-derived products in the scientific literature and in folk medicine. Ethnopharmacological use …