Saponins are a group of compounds widely distributed in the plant kingdom. Due to their
amphiphilic characteristic structure, saponins have high surface activity and self-assembly …

Glycyrrhizic acid is the main active component of Licorice root which has been known in
traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine since ancient times. In these cultures …

The systematic separation strategy has long and widely been applied in the research and
development of herbal medicines. However, the pharmacological effects of many bioactive …

The therapeutic effects of carotenoids as dietary supplements to control or even treat some
specific diseases including diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular diseases, bacterial …

Gegen-Qinlian decoction (GQD) is a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula. It is
composed of four TCMs, including Puerariae Lobatae Radix, Scutellariae Radix, Coptidis …

Edible pentacyclic triterpenes (PTs) are a group of nutraceutical ingredients commonly
distributed in human diets. Existing evidence has proven that they have various biological …

Carotenoids are natural dyes and antioxidants widely used in food processing and in
therapeutic formulations. However, their practical application is restricted by their high …

Background Glycyrrhizin (GL) is a major active constituent of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza
glabra) that is considered one of the oldest and most frequently employed botanicals in …

This research aimed to overcome the current challenges in the application of natural
carotenoid antioxidants, such as their complex preparation processes, low bioavailability …

The aim of the study was to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of praziquantel (PZQ)
through mechanochemical preparation of its solid compositions with the disodium salt of …