Flavonol and A-type procyanidin-rich extracts of L. flower exhibit anticoagulant activity through direct thrombin inhibition, but do not affect platelet aggregation .

Blackthorn flower ( L.) is a traditional herbal remedy recommended for treating cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This study investigates the effects of flavonol and A-type procyanidin-rich blackthorn flower extracts on the hemostatic system, including the blood plasma coagulation cascade and platelet aggregation.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions of extracts from Rheum rhaponticum and Rheum rhabarbarum in human blood plasma and cells in vitro.

Rheum rhaponticum L. (rhapontic rhubarb) and Rheum rhabarbarum L. (garden rhubarb) are edible and medicinal rhubarb species used for many centuries in traditional medicine.

Effects of Rheum rhaponticum and Rheum rhabarbarum extracts on haemostatic activity of blood plasma components and endothelial cells in vitro.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Traditional medicine recommends the use of Rheum rhaponticum L. and R. rhabarbarum L.

and Extracts as Modulators of Endothelial Cell Inflammatory Response.

Background: Inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and alterations in blood physiology are key factors contributing to atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular disorders. Hence, modulation of endothelial function and reducing its pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic activity is considered one of the most important cardioprotective strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of rhubarb extracts isolated from petioles and underground organs of L.

Valorization of the Photo-Protective Potential of the Phytochemically Standardized Olive ( L.) Leaf Extract in UVA-Irradiated Human Skin Fibroblasts.

Leaves of are a by-product of the olive oil industry and a dietary supplement with acknowledged antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity but underestimated photoprotective potential. We investigated the protective effects of the LC-PDA-MS/MS standardized ethanol-water extract of olive leaves (OLE), containing 26.2% total phenols and 22.

A Review on Rhubarb-Derived Substances as Modulators of Cardiovascular Risk Factors-A Special Emphasis on Anti-Obesity Action.

The currently available anti-obesity therapies encounter many associated risks and side effects often causing the ineffectiveness of treatment. Therefore, various plant-derived substances have been extensively studied as a promising support or even an alternative for existing anti-obesity therapies. This review is dealing with the anti-obesity potential of edible and ethnomedicinal rhubarb species and emerging possible role of the rhubarb-derived extracts or individual compounds in the prevention of obesity and perspectives for their use in an anti-obesity treatment.