Background Areca nut, the fruit of A. catechu, is an important Chinese herbal medicine and
is the first of China's “four southern medicines”. The main chemical components are …

Areca nut (AN) is used for traditional herbal medicine and social activities in several
countries. It was used as early as about AD 25-220 as a remedy. Traditionally, AN was …

Ammonia gas, a toxic environmental pollutant, is a vital component of PM2. 5 aerosols, and
can decrease human and animal immunity. Peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) are main …

Alkaloids are naturally occurring compounds with complex structures found in natural plants.
To further improve the understanding of plant alkaloids, this review focuses on the …

Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is a considerable contributor to global disease burden.
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been used to treat cardiovascular diseases since …

Cardiovascular diseases in post-menopausal women are on a rise. Oxidative stress is the
main contributing factor to the etiology and pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases …

Areca nut (AN), the fruit or seed of Areca catechu Linn, has many uses, including chewing
and medicinal purposes. It has sparked worries about health due to the presence of …

Background: Hypertension is a severe public health risk factor worldwide. Elevated
angiotensin II (Ang II) produced by the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system can lead to …

Habitual chewing of the areca nut increases the risk of mortality owing to cardiovascular
disease, but few reports have revealed the cardiotoxicity mechanism of the areca nut …

Neurodegenerative diseases have become increasingly prevalent in the aged population.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes systemic inflammation …