Herbal extracts represent an ample source of natural compounds, with potential to be used in improving human health. There is a growing interest in using natural extracts as possible new treatment strategies for inflammatory diseases. We therefore aimed at identifying herbal extracts that affect
Castanea extracts are known to have antioxidant properties and are used as a traditional medicine in China and Asia. However, the biological activity of Castanea seguinii Dode has remained to be fully elucidated. The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of a Castanea seguinii
This study was planned to investigate some physicochemical and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties of three different degrees of unifloral characters of chestnut honeys. Antihyaluronidase, antiurease and antimicrobial activities were evaluated as anti-inflammatory
BACKGROUND
Castanea mollissima shell (CMS) has been used for wound healing in China as traditional medicine. The shell is directly applied on the wounded skin as fine powder or as water maceration.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the wound healing activity of CMS and the potential mechanism of
BACKGROUND
Neonatal calf diarrhea is generally caused by infectious agents and is a very common disease in bovine practice, leading to substantial economic losses. Tannins are known for their astringent and anti-inflammatory properties in the gastro-enteric tract. The aim of this study was to
Castanea sativa cultivation has been present in Mediterranean regions since ancient times. In order to promote a circular economy, it is of great importance to valorize chestnut groves' by-products. In this study, leaves and spiny burs from twenty-four Castanea trees were analyzed by
BACKGROUND
Many plant species may be used for the production of herbal preparations containing phytochemicals with significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities and health benefits: Castanea spp. is among the most commonly used herbal medicines. The aim of this research was to perform an
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