The use of plant-based products in healthcare systems has experienced a tremendous rise
leading to a substantial increase in global demand. However, the quality and effectiveness …

Introduction: Herbal medicine has been a cornerstone of healthcare for centuries, with an
estimated 80% of the world's population relying on it. In Africa, herbal medicine is the …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma on
Bacillus cereus spores inactivation and the quality attributes of white peppers. DBD plasma …

Objectives Scientific data on the occurrence, distribution, risk and sources of endocrine
disruption chemicals such as organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in herbal medicines (HMs) …

Abstract Background Mist Campa-T (MCT) is a mono-herbal formulation has gained
popularity in Ghana for its acclaimed effectiveness in improving sexual function in men. Its …

Dietary supplements containing red yeast rice (RYR), a fermentation product of the fungus
Monascus purpureus grown on white rice, remain popular in Europe as proclaimed …

Ethanol, a bioactive compound prevalent in both social and industrial applications, is
present in alcoholic beverages as well as a range of everyday products. In food, ethanol …

Jamu is the name for traditional medicine from Indonesia. This liquid traditional medicine is
made by boiling all the ingredients, then squeezing the juice and mixing it with boiled water …

This study investigated the presence of organophosphate pesticides (OPPs) in fifty herbal
mixture samples obtained from major towns in Bayelsa, Nigeria, to evaluate their safety …

African herbal medicine has been used for centuries as a means of treating various
ailments. However, limitations in the effectiveness and delivery of these herbal remedies …