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Multi-target neuroprotective effects of herbal medicines for Alzheimer’s disease

This in vitro study examined the neuroprotective effects of seven traditional medicinal plants—Scutellaria baicalensis, Ginkgo biloba, Hypericum perforatum, Curcuma longa, Lavandula angustifolia, Trigonella foenum-graecum, and Rosmarinus officinalis—in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers evaluated antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition related to neurodegeneration (notably GSK-3β), cytotoxicity in brain endothelial and motor neuron

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Arctium lappa (Burdock): Insights from ethnopharmacology potential, chemical constituents, clinical studies, pharmacological utility and nanomedicine

This review article on Arctium lappa (burdock) compiles extensive research on its ethnopharmacological uses, chemical constituents, and therapeutic properties, highlighting its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and neuroprotective effects. Burdock’s bioactive compounds, such as lignans, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, are responsible for its multifaceted health benefits, including antioxidant and immune-modulating

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Bioactive Compounds from Vegetal Organs of Taraxacum Species (Dandelion) with Biomedical Applications: A Review

This review explores the bioactive compounds found in Taraxacum officinale (dandelion), such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, terpenes, and coumarins, which contribute to its therapeutic properties. The review highlights dandelion’s anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects, demonstrating its potential in managing conditions like inflammation, cancer, infections, oxidative stress, liver

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Chemistry, Nutrition, and Health-Promoting Properties of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane) Mushroom Fruiting Bodies and Mycelia and Their Bioactive Compounds

This review highlights the health-promoting properties of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane) mushroom, focusing on its bioactive compounds such as erinacines and hericenones. The mushroom is shown to have a wide range of therapeutic benefits, including neuroprotection, cognitive enhancement, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and immunostimulating effects. It also demonstrates potential in managing mood

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