Improvement of Presbyopia, Dry Eye, Intraocular Pressure, and Near Vision Through Cassiae Tea Consumption by Mei Fan, Jen-Lin Hung, Shao-Huan Hung, Li-Chai Chen, Chi-Ting Horng

“…Experiment 8: The antioxidant activity of cassiae tea compared with other bioactive compounds and Chinese herbs was evaluated using the DPPH test. <i>Results</i>: By the fourth month of the study, participants experienced increased tear volume and reduced IOP. …”
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Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) vs Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri Linn) on Stress Level and Quality of Sleep in the Subjects Experiencing Mental Str... by Mohnish Vijay Gokhale, Vaishali Kuchewar, Pankaj Yadav, Bhishmani Tarare

“…Ayurveda has described many herbs under ‘medhya rasayan’. Ashwagandha is commonly used than Brahmi. …”
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Effectiveness of Retail Promotions in the Green Industry by Age Group: A Case Study by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn

“…Surprisingly, men are the driving force in this age group (with a 125% increase) who spent approximately $441 per household (in 2012) with most of the expenditures being on food producing/edible plants (i.e. fruit trees, berries, vegetables and herbs).  The local and ‘grow your own food’ movements are likely the main drivers of increased interest in edible and food producing plants (National Gardening Association, 2013).  …”
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Substrate system outperforms water-culture systems for hydroponic strawberry production by George Kerrigan Hutchinson, Lan Xuan Nguyen, Zilfina Rubio Ames, Krishna Nemali, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

“…Substrate-culture systems are the common choice for CEA strawberry production, whereas water-culture systems are usually used for crops like leafy greens and herbs. Both systems have been independently studied for CEA strawberry production, but direct comparisons between them are still limited. …”
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Screening and Evaluation of Actinomycetes B-35 from Rhizosphere of <i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Bunge and Its Biocontrol and Growth-Promoting Effects by Mingli Han, Jing Wang, Hang Lin, Chen Yang, Jing Zhang, Jiawei Liu, Guojun Pan, Na Xiao

“…<i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Bunge (<i>S. miltiorrhiza)</i> is one of the most commonly used bulk herbs in China; however, root rot can seriously affect its quality and yields. …”
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Spatial distribution patterns and driving factors of understory vegetation species diversity on northeastern Tibetan Plateau by Yanwen Hu, Jingyuan He, Beibei Chen, Senxuan Lin, Wennong Kuang, Xiuhai Zhao, Chunyu Zhang

“…This study examined species richness and Shannon entropy of shrubs and herbs in understory layers of the northeastern Tibetan Plateau. …”
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Protective effects of apigenin in neurodegeneration: An update on the potential mechanisms by Ali Mohammadkhanizadeh, Mohammad Sheibani, Soroush Taherkhani, Davood Nourabadi, Seyed Mahdi Mohamadi-Zarch, Farnaz Nikbakht, Yaser Azizi

“…Apigenin, a flavonoid found in various herbs and plants, has garnered significant attention for its neuroprotective properties. …”
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Effectiveness of Retail Promotions in the Green Industry by Age Group: A Case Study by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn

“…Surprisingly, men are the driving force in this age group (with a 125% increase) who spent approximately $441 per household (in 2012) with most of the expenditures being on food producing/edible plants (i.e. fruit trees, berries, vegetables and herbs).  The local and ‘grow your own food’ movements are likely the main drivers of increased interest in edible and food producing plants (National Gardening Association, 2013).  …”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“… Medicinal herb-infused oil is utilized in folkloric medicine due to its efficacy in ameliorating various diseases of humans; even with this evidence, most herbs are still underutilized and poorly investigated. …”
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Analgesic Appraisal of Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae) Leaf Extracts Used in Management of Oral Lesion Pain in HIV/AIDS Patients in Rodents by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Ahmed, Adebowale Adedeji, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…However, the inability of rural dwellers to afford readily available drugs is a consequence for using herbs like Bidens pilosa whose local usefulness in the management of oral lesions of HIV/AIDS has not been proven scientifically. …”
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A unique mixture of monoterpenes and volatile phenols characterises Zelen wine’s aromatic profile by Mitja Martelanc, Davide Slaghenaufi, Tatjana Radovanović Vukajlović, Diana Alexandra Martin Rojas, Katja Suklje, Melita Sternad Lemut, Branka Mozetič Vodopivec, Lorena Butinar, Guillaume Antalick

“…Zelen wines were characterised by dried herbs and spicy notes such as thyme, rosemary and basil in comparison to Pinela wines. …”
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Preliminary Exploration of Natural Polyphenols and/or Herbal Mix Replacing Sodium Nitrate to Improve the Storage Quality of Pork Sausage by Angeliki-Niki Kaloudi, Agori Karageorgou, Michael Goliomytis, Panagiotis Simitzis

“…As a result, natural antioxidants derived from herbs and medicinal plants are continuously and thoroughly assessed to replace/minimize the application of synthetic agents during meat processing and storage. …”
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Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts of Selected Fresh and Dried Herbal Materials by Mariola Kozłowska, Iwona Ścibisz, Jarosław Przybył, Małgorzata Ziarno, Anna Żbikowska, Ewa Majewska

“…Based on the present study results, the possibility of using the extracts obtained from both fresh and air-dried herbs as potential components for functional food formulation can be considered in the future.…”
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Mutagenicity and Acute Oral Toxicity Test for Herbal Poultry Feed Supplements by Boddapati Srinivasa Rao, C. V. Chandrasekaran, H. S. Srikanth, Murugan Sasikumar, R. Edwin Jothie, Begum Haseena, Bethapudi Bharathi, Ramasamy Selvam, D’Souza Prashanth

“…Toxicity testing can reveal some of the risks that may be associated with use of herbs, therefore avoiding potential harmful effects. …”
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Characterization of an Endemic Plant Origanum grosii from Morocco: Trace Element Concentration and Antihyperglycemic Activities by H. El hassouni, M. Bouhrim, R. El hajji, M. Bnouham, A. Ziyyat, A. Romane

“…Origanum genus is one of the most widely used herbs in folk medicine for its biological properties. …”
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Assessing how pro-environmental perspectives impact participation in rooftop organic agriculture in urban neighborhoods by Mohammad Enamul Hoque, Abdullah Al Mamun, Perengki Susanto

“…Originality/value – Cultivating organic herbs and vegetables on rooftop reduces dependency on industrially produced food and fertilised crops, making it a sustainable food choice and climate-mitigating activity. …”
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Chemical Fingerprint Analysis for Discovering Markers and Identifying Saussurea involucrata by HPLC Coupled with OPLS-DA by Qingdong Ma, Xiaoxiang Chen, Ke Zhang, Dahong Yao, Lu Yang, Hangyu Wang, Santai Bulemasi, Jian Huang, Jinhui Wang

“…Additionally, peaks 19 and 20 were identified as linolenic acid and linoleic acid with anti-inflammatory activity, and they were isolated from the herb for the first time. Collectively, the chromatographic fingerprint of S. involucrata can be an effective and integrated method for the identification of authentic herbs from adulterant species or related plants, and discrimination of its different haplotypes provides an objective and reliable tool for quality control.…”
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties and Biological Effects of a Novel Combined Barberry Root–Propolis Extract on HEK293T Cells by Dana Marcinčáková, Nikola Hudáková, Michal Miłek, Mária Kolesárová, Małgorzata Dżugan, Dasa Cizkova, Jaroslav Legáth

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The health benefits of honeybee products and herbs are well known, and their appropriate combination may enhance their biological efficacy. …”
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Growth Performance, Antioxidants, Intestinal Microbial Composition and Histological Effect of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) through diets Enriched to Pomegranate Peel (Punic... by Hassan. A. Fazaa, Fatima A.M. Sultan, Raad M. Sayed-Lafi

“…Abstract Pomegranate is considered one of the medicinal herbs rich in antioxidants that can be used in aquaculture to support immunity and health. …”
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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Subcritical CO2 Extract of Lepidium latifolium L. (Brassicaceae) by Balzhan B. Azimkhanova, Gulbaram O. Ustenova, Kamalidin O. Sharipov, Kayrolla D. Rakhimov, Galiya M. Sayakova, Ardak B. Jumagaziyeva, Elena V. Flisyuk, Nadezhda G. Gemejiyeva

“…Lepidium latifolium L. herb’s carbon dioxide extract (CO2 extract) was obtained by subcritical carbon dioxide extraction. …”
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