GeoBotanical: Review

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Mentha spicata as natural analgesia for treatment of pain in osteoarthritis patients.

Arthritis Pain Mentha spicata

Mahboubi M et al (2017).; Complement Ther Clin Pract.
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of bioactive phytochemicals from cranberry.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Vaccinium macrocarpon

Baranowska M and Bartoszek A (2016).; Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online).
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PubMed:: 28100853

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The Physiological Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) in Type 2 Diabetes.

Diabetes Taraxacum officinale

Wirngo FE, Lambert MN and Jeppesen PB (2016).; Rev Diabet Stud.
DOI:: 10.1900/RDS.2016.13.113
PubMed:: 28012278

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Proposed mechanisms of Terminalia catappa in hyperglycaemia and associated diabetic complications.

Diabetes Terminalia catappa

Behl T and Kotwani A (2017).; J Pharm Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1111/jphp.12676
PubMed:: 28000229

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Black Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum L.) Flavonoids and Their Health Promoting Activity.

Phytochemistry Empetrum nigrum

Jurikova T et al (2016).; Molecules.
PubMed:: 27941619

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Anticancer Drug Targets of Salvia Phytometabolites: Chemistry, Biology and Omics.

Cancer Salvia

Hao DC, Ge GB and Xiao PG (2018).; Curr Drug Targets.
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PubMed:: 27924725

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Medicinal Value and Taxonomy of the Tinder Polypore, Fomes fomentarius (Agaricomycetes): A Review.

Fomes fomentarius is a wood-decaying macrofungus with potential for biotech applications. Researchers identified three distinct lineages/sublineages, with North American strains in sublineage A1 and European strains in A2. Lineage B includes strains from Europe and Asia. Studying these lineages/sublineages could lead to improved characterization for better biotech applications. The medicinal value of F. fomentarius is also discussed.

Neuroscience Fomes fomentarius

Gáper J et al (2016).; Int J Med Mushrooms.
PubMed:: 27910753

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Salvia (Sage): A Review of its Potential Cognitive-Enhancing and Protective Effects.

Salvia, or sage, is a genus comprising many species traditionally used as brain-enhancing tonics. Studies have confirmed that several Salvia species contain active compounds that may improve cognitive activity and prevent neurodegenerative disease. This review summarizes the active constituents in Salvia plants and their influence on cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and learning. Completed human trials are also discussed, as well as factors influencing the potency of Salvia plants. The review proposes future research to improve our understanding of the potential health benefits of Salvia plants.

Neuroscience Salvia

Lopresti AL et al (2017).; Drugs R D.
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PubMed:: 27888449