A Review of the Role of an Anthocyanin, Cyanidin-3---glucoside in Obesity-Related Complications.

Obesity has become a major health issue worldwide and obese individuals possess higher levels of adipose tissue when compared with healthy individuals. Obesity is highly associated with the development of different chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, cancers, etc. Previous studies established that anthocyanin compounds play an important role in attenuating obesity-related consequences.

Multivariate Analysis of Essential Oil Composition of L. Collected from Different Locations in Korea.

L. is distributed throughout the world and it is an important medicinal plant in Korea to treat various human diseases. Recently, has also been considered to be an effective ethnobotanical drug against COVID-19.

Variations in the Chemical Composition of Essential Oils in Native Populations of Korean Thyme, Celak.

The genus (Lamiaceae) contains numerous medicinally important species. Among them, Celak. has been extensively utilized as a traditional medicine and a food flavoring agent in the Korean peninsula, owing to its unique aroma.

Chemical Diversity of Essential Oils from Korean Native Populations of (Korean Mint).

(baechohyang) is one of the most important aromatic plants native to the Republic of Korea. fragrance has been used to prepare incense since the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. The present study aimed to explore the variation in the composition of essential oils from among native populations in Korea.

Changes in Human Electroencephalographic Activity in Response to Essential Oil Exposure.

(Korean mint) is an important medicinal and aromatic plant and its aerial parts have a pleasant fragrance. leaves are used as an ingredient in salads and soups for enhancing the aroma and taste of foods in Korea. However, there is no report on the influence of the aroma of on human psychophysiological activity.

The Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Korean Native Thyme Bak-Ri-Hyang ( Celak.).

Celak. (Korean name: bak-ri-hyang) is an important medicinal and aromatic herb in Korea, which is named for the spread of its fragrance over a distance of approximately 40 km. In traditional Korean systems of medicine, has been used to treat cancer, constipation, hepatic disease, arteriosclerosis, poor circulation in women, constipation, and menstrual irregularities.

Photoprotective Potential, Cytotoxicity, and UPLC-QTOF/MS Analysis on Bioactive Solvent Fractions of Nimmo Bark.

Nimmo (Moringaceae) belongs to the same family of (miracle tree) and is a medicinal plant traditionally used by Indians to treat various ailments related to diabetes, tumours, inflammation, and blood pressure. Despite its versatility, the photoprotective properties of the plant remain unclear. This study revealed the UV-protective properties of its methanol bark extract and respective subfractions, chloroform, hexane, and ethyl acetate through total phenolic and flavonoid content (TPC & TFC), antioxidant (DPPH), sun protecting factor (SPF) value, and UV absorption spectra analysis.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Liverwort ( L.) and Racomitrium Moss ( (Hedw.) Brid.) Growing in Korea.

Bryophytes contain a variety of bioactive metabolites, but studies about the anti-inflammatory effect of bryophytes are meager. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the anti-inflammatory effect of methanol extract of L. (liverwort) and (Racomitrium moss) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced HaCaT cells.

Morphological, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Korean Native Thyme Bak-Ri-Hyang ( Celak.).

Bak-ri-hyang ( Celak.) is an important medicinal and aromatic plant in Korea. population and is always mixed with other thyme cultivars during cultivation and marketing.

Danshensu attenuates scopolamine and amyloid-β-induced cognitive impairments through the activation of PKA-CREB signaling in mice.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an important chronic neurodegenerative disorder and is mainly associated with cognitive dysfunction. At present, bioactive compounds from traditional medicinal plants have received much attention for the enhancement of cognitive function. Danshensu, a phenolic acid isolated from herbal medicines, has various pharmacological activities in the central nervous system, including anxiolytic-like and neuroprotective properties.

Olfactory Stimulation Effect of Aldehydes, Nonanal, and Decanal on the Human Electroencephalographic Activity, According to Nostril Variation.

Fragrances play a pivotal role in humans' psychological and physiological functions through the olfactory system. Aldehydes are important organic compounds with a variety of fragrance notes. Particularly, nonanal (C9) and decanal (C10) aldehydes are important natural fragrant components used to enhance floral, as well as citrus notes in perfumery products.

Neuroprotective and Cognitive Enhancement Potentials of Baicalin: A Review.

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the gradual loss of neurons. The development of effective neuroprotective agents to prevent and control neurodegenerative diseases is specifically important. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in selecting flavonoid compounds as potential neuroprotective agents, owing to their high effectiveness with low side effects.

Application of the P300 Event-Related Potential in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy Disorder: A Review.

Epilepsy is one of the most serious chronical neurological disorders, affecting more than 50 million people worldwide. It can be defined as a spectrum disorder, and patients with epilepsy possess abnormalities in cognitive functions. A number of factors can cause cognitive dysfunctions in epileptic syndromes, including etiology, the age of onset, type of seizure and severity, duration, and antiepileptic drugs.

A role of Ficus species in the management of diabetes mellitus: A review.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common global health concerns, with a rapidly increasing incidence. A variety of medicinal plants, particularly those belonging to the genus Ficus (Moraceae), and their active compounds have been used to treat diabetes and related chronic disorders since ancient times.

Aim Of The Study: The aim of this review is to provide information regarding traditional and scientific knowledge of Ficus species with antidiabetic activity to researchers.

An overview of neuroprotective and cognitive enhancement properties of lignans from Schisandra chinensis.

Schisandra chinensis fruits have been traditionally used for thousands of years in Korea, China and Japan to treat various ailments. The fruits contain a variety of bioactive metabolites, especially lignan components have been reported to have various biological activities and have potential in the treatment of numerous neurodegenerative diseases. The lignans from S.

Baicalein as a potent neuroprotective agent: A review.

In recent times, neurodegenerative diseases are the most challenging global health problems. Neuronal cell death or damage is a key factor for many neurodegenerative disorders. Therefore, there has been a growing interest in the development of effective neuroprotective agents, especially from natural sources.

Effect of essential oil and supercritical carbon dioxide extract from the root of Angelica gigas on human EEG activity.

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of inhalation of essential oil (EO) and supercritical carbon dioxide extract (SC-CO) from the root of A. gigas on human electroencephalographic (EEG) activity.

Materials And Methods: For this purpose, the EO was obtained from the root of A.

Influence of Binasal and Uninasal Inhalations of Essential Oil of Twigs on Electroencephalographic Activity of Human.

. The present work investigates the effect of essential oil from the twigs of on electroencephalographic (EEG) activity of human brain in order to understand the influence of binasal and uninasal inhalations. .

Influence of Fragrances on Human Psychophysiological Activity: With Special Reference to Human Electroencephalographic Response.

The influence of fragrances such as perfumes and room fresheners on the psychophysiological activities of humans has been known for a long time, and its significance is gradually increasing in the medicinal and cosmetic industries. A fragrance consists of volatile chemicals with a molecular weight of less than 300 Da that humans perceive through the olfactory system. In humans, about 300 active olfactory receptor genes are devoted to detecting thousands of different fragrance molecules through a large family of olfactory receptors of a diverse protein sequence.

Effect of acetone extract from stem bark of Acacia species (A. dealbata, A. ferruginea and A. leucophloea) on antioxidant enzymes status in hydrogen peroxide-induced HepG2 cells.

Acacia species are multipurpose trees, widely used in the traditional systems of medicine to treat various ailments. The major objective of the present study was to determine the gene expression of enzymatic antioxidants by acetone extract from the stem bark of three Acacia species (Acacia dealbata, Acacia ferruginea and Acacia leucophloea) in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced human hepatoma (HepG2) cells. The expression of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase containing copper-zinc (CuZnSOD)/manganese (MnSOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in HepG2 cells was evaluated by real-time PCR.

Antioxidant, inhibition of α-glucosidase and suppression of nitric oxide production in LPS-induced murine macrophages by different fractions of Actinidia arguta stem.

In traditional systems of medicine, fruits, leaves, and stems of Actinidia arguta (Sieb. et Zucc.) Planch.

Inhibition of nitric oxide production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells by stem bark of Ulmus pumila L.

This study was designed to isolate and identify a potent inhibitory compound against nitric oxide (NO) production from the stem bark of Ulmus pumila L. Ethyl acetate fraction of hot water extract registered a higher level of total phenolics (756.93 mg GAE/g) and also showed strong DPPH (IC50 at 5.

Free radical scavenging activity from different extracts of leaves of Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arn.

The objectives of this study were to determine phenolic content and antioxidant activities of chloroform, acetone, methanol and hot water extracts of Bauhinia vahlii leaves. The hot water extract afforded the highest yield (6.3%) while the lowest yield was obtained from the chloroform extract (2.