(-)-Hopeanolin (1) was isolated from the acetone extract of the twigs of Shorea acuminata (Dipterocarpaceae), together with four resveratrol oligomers namely (-)-laevifonol, (-)-viniferin, (-)-vaticanol B and (-)-hopeaphenol. The structures of these compounds were established based on spectroscopic evidence, including UV, IR, NMR and mass spectra. Compound 1 showed the potent ability to protect...

With 10,700 species distributed in 637 genera, the Rubiaceae family is one of the largest of the angiosperms. Since it was previously evidenced that the fatty acid composition of photosynthetic tissues can be a tool for chemotaxonomic studies, the fatty acid composition of leaves from 107 Rubiaceae species highly representative of the diversity of the family was determined. Principal component ...

Background: Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular culinary and medicinal herb. A literature survey has revealed that sage oils can vary widely in their chemical compositions. The purpose of this study was to examine sage essential oil from different sources/origins and to define the possible chemotypes of sage oil. Methods: Three different samples of sage leaf essential oil have been ob...

Abstract Raksi , a fermented distilled alcoholic beverage, is an ethnic drink consumed in high altitude regions of Singalila Ridge the Himalayas and adjoining places Nepal, northern north eastern part India Tibetan plateau. Like jaanr tongba nigar chhyang other beverages, raksi considered as element ethnopharmacology with claims medicinal properties. An ethnobiological survey was done study are...

Background and Aims: Genus Veronica (Plantaginaceae) is represented by 79 species in Turkish flora, 26 of which are endemic. have a variety uses including diuretic, anticancer, rheumatic pains, wounds, respiratory problems. According to phytochemical studies, contain predominantly iridoid glucosides with some phenylethanoid flavonoid glycosides. Methods: The aqueous extract peduncularis M.Bie...