Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a popular and valuable species used in many different biomedical
research areas. The complex behavior that fish exhibit in response to different stimuli allows …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf (Poaceae) leaves is
often consumed as infusion in folk medicine due to its therapeutic properties. This plant is …

Serotonin (5-HT) receptors are found throughout central and peripheral nervous systems,
mainly in brain regions involved in the neurobiology of anxiety and depression. 5-HT …

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a spice widely used both as food and for its medicinal effects,
however, much of the research on A. sativum is limited to the study of the bulb, even though …

Background Clove volatile oil (CVO) and its major compound, eugenol (EUG), have
anxiolytic effects, but their clinical use has been impaired due to their low bioavailability …

Pitaya is a Cactacea with potential for economic exploitation, due to its high commercial
value and its functional components–such betalains, oligosaccharides and phenolic …

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a staple food in tropical regions and has several uses. The
aim of this study was to establish the nutraceutical potential of an enriched protein fraction of …

Medicinal plants such as Aloysia polystachya are often used in the treatment of psychiatric
diseases, including anxiety-and depression-related humor disturbances. In folk medicine, A …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by a set of behavioral, cognitive, nutritional, and
physiological phenomena derived from the uncontrolled use of alcoholic beverages. There …

Species belonging to the genus Lippia are used worldwide as foods, beverages, and
seasonings. Studies have demonstrated that these species have antioxidant, sedative …