Abstract Mountain Flax traditionally refers to Linum catharticum—a diminutive annual used historically as a purgative—and more recently, research has focused on the health-promoting seeds of Linum usitatissimum (common flax) for prostate and urinary tract…
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Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia L.), commonly known as rowan, has a long history in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antioxidant properties. Recent phytochemical and pharmacological investigations have begun to elucidate its potential…
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Abstract Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial herb traditionally used in European and Asian phytotherapy, particularly for cardiovascular and gynecological conditions. Emerging scientific interest has begun to explore its broader urological and hormonal…
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Abstract Mormon Tea (Ephedra viridis), a shrub native to the arid regions of the western United States, has been traditionally used by Native American tribes and early settlers for its medicinal properties. Unlike some other Ephedra species, Ephedra viridis contains…
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Abstract Moringa oleifera, often referred to as the “miracle tree,” has garnered global attention for its extensive pharmacological and nutritional benefits. Among its various therapeutic domains, its potential role in supporting prostate health—particularly…
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Monolaurin, a naturally occurring monoglyceride derived from lauric acid, has garnered scientific and medical attention for its potent antimicrobial and immune-modulating properties. Found abundantly in coconut oil and, to a lesser degree, in human breast milk,…
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Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) is a creeping perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in North America and other regions. Sometimes called “creeping jenny” or “herb twopence,” Moneywort is recognized for its round, coin-like…
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Molybdenum is an essential trace element that functions as a cofactor for several oxidases, including sulfite oxidase and xanthine oxidase, which play critical roles in metabolic detoxification pathways. Emerging evidence suggests that molybdenum may influence…
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Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), indigenous to West Africa, is renowned for its taste-modifying glycoprotein, miraculin, which transforms sour flavors into sweet ones. Beyond its sensory applications, emerging research highlights its rich profile of phenolic…
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Abstract Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a medicinal herb whose primary active complex, silymarin, comprises flavonolignans such as silibinin, isosilybin A, and isosilybin B. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that silymarin exerts antioxidative, anti-inflammatory,…
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Abstract MGN-3 (Modified Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound; also known as Biobran) is an enzymatically modified polysaccharide derived from rice bran, extensively studied for its immunomodulatory and potential anticancer properties. 1. Composition and Mechanism…
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Abstract Daphne mezereum L. (mezereon) is a deciduous shrub of the Thymelaeaceae family, noted for its toxic diterpene esters, primarily mezerein. Although mezerein exhibits antileukemic and pro-apoptotic activity in vitro and in animal models, its application…
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