Efficacy of Auricular Acupuncture and Lavender Oil Aromatherapy in Reducing Preinterventional Anxiety in Cardiovascular Patients: A Randomized Single-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
J Integr Complement Med. 2022 Jan;28(1):45-50. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0171. ABSTRACT Introduction: Auricular acupuncture at the “relaxation point” and lavender oil aromatherapy can reduce preoperative anxiety associated...
Soymilk-fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. delbrueckii TUA4408L improves immune-health in pigs
Benef Microbes. 2022 Jan 31:1-12. doi: 10.3920/BM2021.0068. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. delbrueckii TUA4408L has the ability to grow and ferment soymilk...
Cutting Edge: L-Arginine Transfer from Antigen-Presenting Cells Sustains CD4(+) T Cell Viability and Proliferation
J Immunol. 2022 Jan 31:ji2100652. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.2100652. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Metabolomics analyses suggest changes in amino acid abundance, particularly l-arginine (L-ARG), occur in...
Artichoke and Bergamot Phytosome Alliance: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial in Mild Hypercholesterolemia
Nutrients. 2021 Dec 27;14(1):108. doi: 10.3390/nu14010108. ABSTRACT Botanicals are natural alternatives to pharmacological therapies that aim at reducing hypercholesterolemia. In this context, despite bergamot being...
Flavanol Consumption in Healthy Men Preserves Integrity of Immunological-Endothelial Barrier Cell Functions: Nutri(epi)genomic Analysis
Mol Nutr Food Res. 2022 Jan 30:e2100991. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.202100991. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT SCOPE: While cocoa flavanol (CF) consumption improves cardiovascular risk biomarkers, molecular...
Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Composition of Six Commercially Available Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) Extracts: Potential Biological Implications
Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Sep 30;22(19):10601. doi: 10.3390/ijms221910601. ABSTRACT Several phytochemical-containing herbal extracts are increasingly marketed as health-promoting products. In particular, chamomile (Matricaria recutita...
The Mechanism Action of German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) in the Treatment of Eczema: Based on Dose-Effect Weight Coefficient Network Pharmacology
Front Pharmacol. 2021 Sep 30;12:706836. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.706836. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT To determine the active ingredients in German chamomile volatile oil and the mechanism of action...
The effect of Matricaria chamomile on menstrual related mood disorders
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X. 2021 Oct 1;12:100134. doi: 10.1016/j.eurox.2021.100134. eCollection 2021 Oct. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: A significant percentage of reproductive-age women experience mood...
Chamomile flower extract ameliorates biochemical and histological kidney dysfunction associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021 Nov;28(11):6158-6166. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.066. Epub 2021 Jun 30. ABSTRACT Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in females...
A Comprehensive Review on Biology, Genetic Improvement, Agro and Process Technology of German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.)
Plants (Basel). 2021 Dec 23;11(1):29. doi: 10.3390/plants11010029. ABSTRACT German chamomile (M. chamomilla) is recognized as a star herb due to its medicinal and aromatic properties....
Chamomile Extract versus Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream in Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Randomized Double-Blind Control Trial
J Pharmacopuncture. 2021 Dec 31;24(4):191-195. doi: 10.3831/KPI.2021.24.4.191. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) treatment is advised for all women due to its symptoms and complications. In...
Quercetin- and rutin-based nano-formulations for cancer treatment: A systematic review of improved efficacy and molecular mechanisms
Phytomedicine. 2021 Dec 28;97:153909. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153909. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Natural products, with incredible chemical diversity, have been widely studied for their antitumor...
Oregano Essential Oils Promote Rumen Digestive Ability by Modulating Epithelial Development and Microbiota Composition in Beef Cattle
Front Nutr. 2021 Nov 9;8:722557. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.722557. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the effects of oregano essential oils (OEO) on the rumen...
Multidimensional exploration of essential oils generated via eight oregano cultivars: Compositions, chemodiversities, and antibacterial capacities
Food Chem. 2022 Apr 16;374:131629. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131629. Epub 2021 Nov 19. ABSTRACT Numerous species of Origanum (Lamiaceae) have been widely used as spices to extend...
Effect of Dietary Oregano (Lippia origanoides) and Clover (Eugenia caryophillata) Essential Oils’ Formulations on Intestinal Health and Performance of Pigs
Planta Med. 2021 Dec 16. doi: 10.1055/a-1698-8469. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The incorporation of natural essential oils to the pigs’ diet in intensive production...