Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) has attracted significant scientific interest due to its rich profile of bioactive compounds and associated health benefits. This small, tropical fruit is a ...

Aralia elata has long been esteemed in traditional East Asian medicine for its multifunctional health benefits. Modern investigations have identified a plethora of bioactive compounds, notably ...

A common plant compound found in cocoa may help slow down the biological aging process, hinting that dark chocolate might ...

Water chestnuts, scientifically known as Trapa natans, are gaining recognition for their winter health benefits. Rich in slow ...

Gallic acid is a phenolic acid, or bioactive compound, found in plants. It has antioxidant properties and may offer other health benefits. Chemists have known about and used gallic acid for centuries.

In a university lab in Brazil, a pot of honey and a pile of discarded cocoa shells have become the starting point for a new kind of chocolate experience. Instead of being burned or thrown away, those ...

Research into nutmeg’s chemical profile shows promising effects on neural, cardiac, and immune pathways, yet underscores that its therapeutic potential depends heavily on dose, context, and safety ...

Papaya seed extracts have shown the ability to inhibit harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus in lab ...

Unlock garlic's full health potential by timing your intake. Consuming it on an empty stomach in the morning may boost ...

Black pepper, which comes from the Sanskrit word pippali, was once known as black gold. It has one of the longest histories as a sought-after spice, due to its ability to flavor foods, act as a ...

Funding: ETY received funding for the study from the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development. The funders had ...