Extraction

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extract Exceeds Ibuprofen’s Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extract Exceeds Ibuprofen’s Anti-Inflammatory Properties

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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…

An overview of herbal nutraceuticals, their extraction, formulation, therapeutic effects and potential toxicity

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Herbal nutraceuticals are foods derived from plants and/or their derivatives, such as oils, roots, seeds, berries, or flowers, that support wellness and combat acute and chronic ailments induced by unhealthful dietary habits. The current review enlists various traditional as well as unexplored herbs including angelica, burnet, caraway, laurel, parsley, yarrow, and zedoary, which are rich…

Preparation of Medicinal Plants: Basic Extraction and Fractionation Procedures for Experimental Purposes

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Preparation of medicinal plants for experimental purposes is an initial step and key in achieving quality research outcome. It involves extraction and determination of quality and quantity of bioactive constituents before proceeding with the intended biological testing. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate various methods used in the preparation and screening of…