Every fall, as Oktoberfest and other autumnal celebrations ramp up, beer enters the spotlight. In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused on the beverage too, because one of its main ingredients—hops—turns out to have a wide range of health-promoting properties. When it comes to beer and health, “hops are the star of the show,” says…
A group of researchers from the University of Teramo and Sapienza University in Rome developed a new method to sustainably extract oleocanthal and oleacein from extra virgin olive oil, obtaining a highly concentrated solution. These extracts could provide anti-inflammatory effects that are more effective than well-known drugs currently available, such as Ibuprofen.Oleocanthal, oleacein and the new molecules…
Current lifestyle and excessive use of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture field promote an unhealthy lifestyle that urges the researchers looking for a healthy and beneficial diet >>> Shaheen, C., Ahmad, I. A., Aslam, R., Naz, S., Mushtaq, S., Ahmed, S., Iqbal, D., Ansar, S., Riaz, R., Abubakar, M., Riaz, T. Journal for Research in Applied…
The Mediterranean diet features plant-based foods renowned for their health benefits derived from bioactive compounds. This review aims to provide an overview of the bioactive molecules present in some representative Mediterranean diet plants, examining their human nutrigenomic effects and health benefits as well as the environmental advantages and sustainability derived from their cultivation. Additionally, it…
In the first part of this series of review articles, we presented the anticancer activities of the most important wild edible plants of eastern Mediterranean region, which we named as the “Deca-plants” (D-P) >>> Azab, A. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 34(9), 1-24 (2023) Recent related articles in this category All articles in this category…
Spices, condiments and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are crucial components of human history and nutrition. They are substances added to foods to improve flavor and taste. Many of them are used not only to flavor foods, but also in traditional medicine and cosmetics. They have antioxidant, antiviral, antibiotic, anticoagulant and antiinflammatory properties and exciting…
The use of essential oils dates back thousands of years. Queen Cleopatra was reputed to have a vast knowledge of essential oils and their power and to have used rose essential oil to enchant Mark Antony with her beauty. The Greek physician Hippocrates — considered the father of modern medicine — often recommended massage treatments…
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is flowering plant which can be found all over the world. It grows to a height of about 1 metre and is used both as an ornamental garden plant as well as for its medicinal properties In classical times it was known as herba militaris for its ability to stop the blood…
It’s actually a remarkable specimen It starts with a story; Yarrow is the English word for this plant but it can be traced back to ancient Greece. In Greece it was known as Achillea Millefolium. It’s actually named after that mythical Achilles who was known to carry small bundles of it in his pocket. It’s…
Abdullatif Azab of the Eastern Plants Company in Israel, has reviewed the literature concerning 10 edible wild plants found in the Eastern Mediterranean region that have potential activity against inflammation. The review is freely available as an open access publication. Abstract: In the first part of this series of review articles, we presented the anticancer…