Researchers have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, ar-turmerone, and its derivatives act directly on dopaminergic neurons to exert a neuroprotective effect on tissue cultures ...

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Pharmaceutical Analysis has uncovered the potential of essential oil compounds from the Plectranthus neochilus plant to serve as effective ...

As oranges are peeled, they spray a tangy, citrus scented oil into the air. The main compound in the fragrant mist is limonene, which can be collected from discarded peels and used in flavorings, ...

An aromatic herb widely used in cuisine and natural medicine may become part of the weaponry in the fight against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, zika, and chikungunya. The ...

A recent paper published in Food Chemistry 1 presented a high-throughput, green analytical chemistry approach for ...