Genus: phytochemical constituents, biological activities and health promoting-effects.

genus belongs to the family of Santalaceae, widespread in India, Australia, Hawaii, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, and valued as traditional medicine, rituals and modern bioactivities. Sandalwood is reported to possess a plethora of bioactive compounds such as essential oil and its components (α-santalol and β-santalol), phenolic compounds and fatty acids. These bioactives play important role in contributing towards biological activities and health-promoting effects in humans.

A Review of Recent Studies on the Antioxidant and Anti-Infectious Properties of Plants.

The use of phytochemicals is gaining interest for the treatment of metabolic syndromes over the synthetic formulation of drugs. is evolving as one of the important plants which have been vastly studied for its beneficial effects. Various parts of species including the root, stem, leaves, and flower are found rich in numerous phytochemicals.

Plant-food-derived bioactives: Key health benefits and current nanosystems as a strategy to enhance their bioavailability.

Natural products interest is gradually increasing worldwide. Plant-food-derived bioactives have a long history of use as a good source of ingredients for valuable medical usages. Plant-based foods consist of micro and macronutrients, and bioactive components, with health-promoting benefits.