According to researches aqueous extract of Melissa officinalis L. may be a beneficial treatment for patients suffering from benign palpitations as a promising anxiolytic drug without any considerable side effects. Lemon balm…
Allergic asthma is a persistent inflammatory disease of the bronchial airways in which various characteristics are seen such as recurrent reversible obstacle of the airflow, eosinophilia, airways hyperreactivity, overproduction of…
Punica granatum L. var pleniflora, locally known as “Golnar-e-farsi,” is an important medicinal plant in some northern areas of Iran. Its flowers are used as the astringent, hemostatic, antibacterial, antifungal,…
The protection and stability of flavours has attracted attentions in the food industry for high-quality products. The microencapsulation of flavours as a process of great importance encapsulates flavours in liquid…
Olive leaf (Olea europaea L.) from Oleaceae is rich in phenolic compounds, such as oleuropein, verbascoside, apigenin-7-glucoside, luteolin-7 glucoside, hydroxytyrosol, and tyrosol. Recent evidences have suggested cardioprotective, neuroprotective, antioxidative, and…
Matricaria chamomilla L. from Asteraceae commonly is known as German chamomile and it is used in folk medicine and various herbal remedies for centuries. The drug is obtained from the…
Citrus fruits with 100 million tons per season are the largest sector of world fruit production, and about 34% of Citrus fruits are used to make juices. Peels are the…
Common mallow (Malva sylvestris L.) from Malvaceae is an herbaceous plant, localized mainly in Europe (France), North Africa, Southwest Asia and throughout the Mediterranean basin. This species has a long…
Ginkgo biloba L., (of the Ginkgoaceae family; English name, maidenhair tree) is a living fossil which has amazed scientists all over the world with its immense source of bioactive compounds…
Infusion of Hibiscus sabdariffa is a very popular drink in many parts of the world (1). It has been used traditionally as a food, in herbal drinks, in hot and…