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Myricetin: A Dietary Molecule with Diverse Biological Activities
- D. K. Semwal, R. B. Semwal, Sandra Combrinck, A. Viljoen
- Chemistry, Medicine
- Nutrients
- 1 February 2016
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 beverages. The compound exhibits a wide range… Expand
Gingerols and shogaols: Important nutraceutical principles from ginger.
- R. B. Semwal, D. K. Semwal, Sandra Combrinck, A. Viljoen
- Chemistry, Medicine
- Phytochemistry
- 1 September 2015
Gingerols are the major pungent compounds present in the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and are renowned for their contribution to human health and nutrition. Medicinal properties of… Expand
A comprehensive scientific overview of Garcinia cambogia.
- R. B. Semwal, D. K. Semwal, I. Vermaak, A. Viljoen
- Chemistry, Medicine
- Fitoterapia
- 1 April 2015
The fruit rind of Garcinia gummi-gutta, commonly known as Garcinia cambogia (syn.), is extensively used traditionally as a flavourant in fish curries due to its sharp sour taste. Additional… Expand
The genus Stephania (Menispermaceae): chemical and pharmacological perspectives.
- D. K. Semwal, R. Badoni, R. Semwal, S. K. Kothiyal, Gur Jas Preet Singh, U. Rawat
- Biology, Medicine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- 11 November 2010
The plants of the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) are widely distributed, and have long been used in folk medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as asthma, tuberculosis, dysentery,… Expand
Lawsonia inermis L. (henna): ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects.
- Ruchi Badoni Semwal, D. K. Semwal, S. Combrinck, C. Cartwright-Jones, A. Viljoen
- Medicine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- 8 August 2014
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE
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. Literature… Expand
Recent trends in oral transmucosal drug delivery systems: an emphasis on the soft palatal route
- N. S. Satheesh Madhav, R. Semwal, D. K. Semwal, R. B. Semwal
- Medicine
- Expert opinion on drug delivery
- 18 May 2012
Introduction: The oral mucosa is an appropriate route for drug delivery systems, as it evades first-pass metabolism, enhances drug bioavailability and provides the means for rapid drug transport to… Expand
From arrow poison to herbal medicine--the ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological significance of Cissampelos (Menispermaceae).
- D. K. Semwal, R. B. Semwal, I. Vermaak, A. Viljoen
- Medicine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- 11 September 2014
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE
Cissampelos species have a rich history of traditional use, being used for both therapeutic and toxic properties. It is traditionally applied therapeutically in a… Expand
Chemical Constituents and Biological Significance of the Genus Ilex (Aquifoliaceae)
- S. K. Kothiyal, S. C. Sati, +6 authors A. Kumar
- Biology
- 31 August 2012
The genus Ilex (Aquifoliaceae) was reviewed for its chemical constituents and pharmacological significance including traditional uses. The structure-activity relationship for various compounds was… Expand
Antimicrobial Activity of Phoebe lanceolata and Stephania glabra ; Preliminary Screening Studies
- D. K. Semwal, U. Rawat, A. Bamola, R. Semwal
- Biology
- 29 August 2009
Ethanolic extracts of Phoebe lanceolata stem bark and Stephania glabra tubers were evaluated for their antibacterial and antifungal activities against five bacterial species, Staphylococcus aureus… Expand
Flavonoid Glycosides from Myrica esculenta Leaves
- A. Bamola, D. K. Semwal, S. Semwal, U. Rawat
- Chemistry
- 5 January 2010
Two flavonoid glycosides identified as flavone 4'-hydroxy-3',5,5'-trimethoxy-7-O-β-I-D-glucopyranosy)(1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (1) and flavone 3',4'-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (2)… Expand