Members of the genus Curcuma L. have been used in traditional medicine for centuries for
treating gastrointestinal disorders, pain, inflammatory conditions, wounds, and for cancer …

Cholesterol is a vital component of the human body. It stabilizes cell membranes and is the
precursor of bile acids, vitamin D and steroid hormones. However, cholesterol accumulation …

Cholesterol is essential for the growth and function of all mammalian cells, but abnormally
increased blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease …

The pharmacological attributes of turmeric have been extensively described and frequently
related to the action of curcuminoids. However, there is also scientific evidence of the …

Curcumae Longae Rhizoma (turmeric), Curcumae Radix and Curcumae Rhizoma are
derived from the Curcuma species, and have gradually become three of the most commonly …

Oxysterols are molecules derived by the oxidation of cholesterol and can be formed either
by auto-oxidation, enzymatically or by both processes. Among the oxysterols formed by auto …

The high level of serum cholesterol caused by the excessive absorption of cholesterol can
lead to hypercholesteremia, thus promoting the occurrence and development of cancer …

With the improvement of living conditions and the popularity of unhealthy eating and living
habits, obesity is becoming a global epidemic. Obesity is now recognized as a disease that …

This study evaluates the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of five essential oils (EO):
pine oil, thyme oil, sage oil, fennel oil, and eucalyptus essential oils. To identify the chemical …

60Co irradiation is an efficient and rapid sterilization method. The aim of this work is to
determine the changes in essential-oil composition under different irradiation intensities of …