Dry extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is listed in the European Pharmacopeia and other monographs as a component of herbal preparations indicated for the symptomatic treatment of functional digestive
Dry extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is listed in the European Pharmacopeia and other monographs as a component of herbal preparations indicated for the symptomatic treatment of functional digestive
Vitamin K is recognized as a key factor in the synthesis of blood clotting factors, but its involvement in a broader range of biological mechanisms, including calcium homeostasis, bone and
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an important neurohormone that readily penetrates cell membranes and exerts many beneficial biological functions for human health and well-being, including neuroprotective, immune-supportive, and anti-ageing properties. The best-known
Caffeine, a methylxanthine alkaloid, is perhaps the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, found in various foods of plant origin such as coffee, cocoa beans, tea leaves, guarana berries,
Resveratrol (3,4′,5-trihydroxystilbene) is a natural polyphenol that occurs in two isomeric forms, cis- and trans-resveratrol. Rich, natural sources of resveratrol are red grapes, red wine, berries, peanuts, and Japanese knotweed
Herbal products prepared from various species of Boswellia (Frankincense, Olibanum) have been used for several centuries in traditional medicine worldwide for the treatment of various diseases and have recently gained
Turmeric root (Curcuma longa L.) is a popular herbal material used and sold worldwide as a spice, herbal medicine and food supplement. The terms turmeric and curcumin are often used
Echinacea purpurea is known worldwide for its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties and, together with Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida, has been widely used as a medicinal plant in herbal medicines.
Vitamins are nutrients essential to human health and are present in almost all types of foods. Most people all over the world use a vitamin supplements to ensure sufficient vitamin intake,
Artemisinin is a bioactive compound present in the sweet wormwood plant (Artemisia annua) with a broad spectrum of antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. Artemisinin as a phytomedicine is widely used for