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Gingerols and shogaols: Important nutraceutical principles from ginger by Semwal, Ruchi Badoni, Semwal, Deepak Kumar, Combrinck, Sandra, Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…Gingerols and the corresponding shogaols are the major pungent compounds present in the rhizomes of fresh and dried ginger (Zingiber officinale), respectively…”
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Propolis: chemical diversity and challenges in quality control by Kasote, Deepak, Bankova, Vassya, Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…Propolis is a resinous natural product produced by honeybees using beeswax and plant exudates. The chemical composition of propolis is highly complex, and…”
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Eugenol--from the remote Maluku Islands to the international market place: a review of a remarkable and versatile molecule by Kamatou, Guy P, Vermaak, Ilze, Viljoen, Alvaro M

“…Eugenol is a major volatile constituent of clove essential oil obtained through hydrodistillation of mainly Eugenia caryophyllata (=Syzygium aromaticum) buds…”
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Myricetin: A Dietary Molecule with Diverse Biological Activities by Semwal, Deepak Kumar, Semwal, Ruchi Badoni, Combrinck, Sandra, Viljoen, Alvaro

“…Myricetin is a common plant-derived flavonoid and is well recognised for its nutraceuticals value. It is one of the key ingredients of various foods and…”
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Camphor--a fumigant during the Black Death and a coveted fragrant wood in ancient Egypt and Babylon--a review by Chen, Weiyang, Vermaak, Ilze, Viljoen, Alvaro

“…The fragrant camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) and its products, such as camphor oil, have been coveted since ancient times. Having a rich history of…”
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Menthol: A simple monoterpene with remarkable biological properties by Kamatou, Guy P.P., Vermaak, Ilze, Viljoen, Alvaro M., Lawrence, Brian M.

“…Menthol ranks with vanilla and citrus as one of the most important flavouring additives. The chemical and biological properties of menthol are reviewed…”
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A review of biological activities and phytochemistry of six ethnomedicinally important South African Croton species by Moremi, Matenyane P., Makolo, Felix, Viljoen, Alvaro M., Kamatou, Guy P.

“…The genus Croton (Euphorbiaceae) encompasses 1300 species, which consist of a variety of trees and shrubs distributed across the world. About 26 species are…”
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Insights into the wound-healing properties of medicinally important South African Bulbine species – A comparative study by Segone, Ramoagi T., Sandasi, Maxleene, Ncube, Efficient, Gouws, Chrisna, Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…South Africa harbours a large number of Bulbine (Xanthorrhoeaceae) species, which includes ethnobotanically important indigenous species. Traditionally,…”
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Exploring the wound healing potential of Lobostemon fruticosus using in vitro and in vivo bioassays by Kgosana, Mashilo R., Sandasi, Maxleene, Ncube, Efficient, Vermaak, Ilze, Gouws, Chrisna, Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…Lobostemon fruticosus (L.) H.Buek is a perennial and woody shrub of the Boraginaceae family, found in the Cape region of South Africa. The leaves and twigs are…”
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Polymeric plant-derived excipients in drug delivery by Beneke, Carien E, Viljoen, Alvaro M, Hamman, Josias H

“…Drug dosage forms contain many components in addition to the active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) to assist in the manufacturing process as well as to optimise…”
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A Review of the Application and Pharmacological Properties of α-Bisabolol and α-Bisabolol-Rich Oils by Kamatou, Guy P. P., Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…α -Bisabolol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol which was first isolated from Matricaria chamomilla (Asteraceae) in the twentieth century and has…”
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Devil's Claw—A review of the ethnobotany, phytochemistry and biological activity of Harpagophytum procumbens by Mncwangi, Nontobeko, Chen, Weiyang, Vermaak, Ilze, Viljoen, Alvaro M., Gericke, Nigel

“…Harpagophytum procumbens subps. procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn. (Pedaliaceae) is an important traditional medicine growing in the Kalahari region of southern…”
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Lawsonia inermis L. (henna): Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects by Badoni Semwal, Ruchi, Semwal, Deepak Kumar, Combrinck, Sandra, Cartwright-Jones, Catherine, Viljoen, Alvaro

“…The use of Lawsonia inermis L. (henna) for medicinal and cosmetic purposes is inextricably linked to ancient and modern cultures of North Africa and Asia…”
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Natural products in anti-obesity therapy by Vermaak, Ilze, Viljoen, Alvaro M, Hamman, Josias H

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Unravelling the complex antimicrobial interactions of essential oils--the case of Thymus vulgaris (thyme) by Ahmad, Aijaz, van Vuuren, Sandy, Viljoen, Alvaro

“…Thymus vulgaris has gained tremendous popularity as an ornamental, culinary herb and its use in phytotherapy is well established and supported in the…”
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Hyperspectral imaging and chemometric modeling of echinacea - a novel approach in the quality control of herbal medicines by Sandasi, Maxleene, Vermaak, Iize, Chen, Weiyang, Viljoen, Alvaro M

“…Echinacea species are popularly included in various formulations to treat upper respiratory tract infections. These products are of commercial importance, with…”
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Anti-seizure activity of African medicinal plants: The identification of bioactive alkaloids from the stem bark of Rauvolfia caffra using an in vivo zebrafish model by Chipiti, Talent, Viljoen, Alvaro M., Cordero-Maldonado, Maria L., Veale, Clinton G.L., Van Heerden, Fanie R., Sandasi, Maxleene, Chen, Weiyang, Crawford, Alexander D., Enslin, Gill M.

“…Epilepsy is one of the major chronic diseases that does not have a cure to date. Adverse drug reactions have been reported from the use of available…”
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An acute dose-ranging evaluation of the antidepressant properties of Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin®) versus escitalopram in the Flinders Sensitive Line rat by Gericke, Johané, Lekhooa, Makhotso, Steyn, Stephan F., Viljoen, Alvaro M., Harvey, Brian H.

“…Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. (ST) has been used by the Khoisan people of South Africa as a mood elevator. Its various pharmacological mechanisms of action…”
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Warburgia: A comprehensive review of the botany, traditional uses and phytochemistry by Leonard, Carmen M., Viljoen, Alvaro M.

“…The genus Warburgia (Canellaceae) is represented by several medicinal trees found exclusively on the African continent. Traditionally, extracts and products…”
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Optimization of Antioxidant Synergy in a Polyherbal Combination by Experimental Design by Mapeka, Tsholofelo M., Sandasi, Maxleene, Viljoen, Alvaro M., van Vuuren, Sandy F.

“…Culinary herbs and spices are known to be good sources of natural antioxidants. Although the antioxidant effects of individual culinary herbs and spices are…”
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