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I am excited to share that CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group; https://lnkd.in/dXpBDHt4 has officially published my chapter on 'Antioxidant Properties of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants' It’s been a journey of research and writing, and I want to thank everyone who contributed and supported me along the way. Check it out here: (Book title: Plants as Medicine and Aromatics, Chapter 23; DOI: https://lnkd.in/d3X9zp9t.

Also known as bruisewort, black wort, wall wort, knit back, knitbone, bone set, slippery root, and my favourite - ass ear, comfrey is a controversial plant that is both beneficial and deadly....or is it? How effective are traditional medicinal plants really and what exactly is the deal with comfrey? https://lnkd.in/e-H5j47q

A review paper has been published in Plant Science Today. Interested people can go through the link.

HOW TO INCREASE THE LEVELS OF ANTHOCYANIN WHEN GROWING PURPLE STRAINS Many c4nn4ßis-growers are attracted to the pigments found in c4nnaßi∫ strains, especially those that exhibit purple hues. This article delves into the production of #anthocyanin, focusing on how #environmental conditions and lighting technologies can be harnessed to improve the aesthetic qualities and #phytochemical content of the plants (...) https://lnkd.in/dS8EyGuN

🌿 Inspiring Nature: The Time Travel of Medicinal Plants 🌿   For millennia, humanity has turned to the natural world for healing. From the roots and leaves to seeds and flowers, plants have been integral in treating a myriad of diseases. Historical texts reveal that ancient civilizations in China, Egypt, Ceylon, Babylon, Greece etc were well aware of the medicinal properties of numerous plant species. They crafted healing powders, infusions, and tinctures that laid the groundwork for modern medicine. It's fascinating to think about how our ancestors utilized plants like mandrake, ginger, and aloe for therapeutic purposes over 2,000 to 3,000 years ago! 🌺 In today's world, plants continue to be a storehouse of potential new medicines. They often serve as chemical sources and templates for developing drugs to treat humanity's most pressing health ailments. For instance, aspirin, a common over-the-counter pain reliever, was originally derived from the bark of the willow tree Salix alba. Rutin used to treat fragile blood vessels comes from citrus fruits, while colchicines treating gout is sourced from the autumn crocus Colchicum autumnale. Additionally, plants are pivotal in creating anticancer agents like irinotecan from the Camptotheca acuminata tree. 🌳 I am excited to share that I am participating in a collaborative project between R-Pharm and the Federal Research Centre Fundamentals of Biotechnology of RAS 🔬 Our focus is on developing a new treatment for depression and anxiety disorders based on a chemically modified compound originally extracted from the flower Vinca Minor. A long journey lies ahead, but there are already interesting results.🌱✨   #MedicinalPlants #Pharmaceuticals #Innovation #Biotechnology #MentalHealth #RPharm #VincaMinor

Did you know we have a medicinal mushroom line? The Alpha Science Cordyceps Mushroom Extract is a popular one. Have you had the opportunity to try it yet? Cordyceps is a great source of antioxidants and fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. Hear what our formulator, Dr. Gordon Change, PhD has to say about mushrooms to support health and well-being in a recent interview - https://lnkd.in/g6MDn5En

How can the freeze drying technique help preserve sensitive compounds? Say hi to Bruno, our freeze-drying specialist. In his first article for the new “Colorful Researchers” blog, Bruno dwells on the secrets of the lyophilization of sensitive compounds, focusing on human breast milk. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7EhC5k9 Join our specialist as he explains how this technique can help preserve enzymes, hormones, and other nutrients while increasing shelf life and decreasing storage space!

Gluten-free glues could help conservators repair and preserve precious books! The flour-based pastes used to keep your favorite old volumes in one piece are also a favorite treat for actual bookworms. Researchers investigate the proteins found in flour and starch adhesives in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research to help save these treasured tomes. https://brnw.ch/21wJg2R

Identifying the proteins in wheat-based bookbinding glues could help repair & preserve historic texts 📚 #chemistry #glutenfree #acs #bookbinding #glues #adhesives #preservation #historical #publications #conservation #proteomes #research #science

ARTIGOS EM REVISTAS COM ARBITRAGEM CIENTÍFICA - INIAV Characterisation of Low Molecular Weight Compounds of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Fruit Spirit Aged with Oak Wood There is a trend towards the commercialisation of strawberry tree fruit spirit (AUS) with wood ageing, motivated by its favourable sensory characteristics. Additionally, further studies are necessary to elucidate the optimal conditions regarding ageing time and toasting level. This study evaluated the changes in colour and low molecular weight compounds (LMWC) of AUS aged for three and six months using oak wood (Quercus robur L.) with light, medium and medium plus toasting levels. For this purpose, phenolic acids (gallic, ellagic, ferulic and syringic acids), phenolic aldehydes (vanillin, syringaldehyde, coniferaldehyde and sinapaldehyde) and furanic aldehydes (furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 5-methylfurfural) were quantified using the HPLC method. Chromatic characteristics, colour sensory analysis and total polyphenol index were also analysed. Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy (FT-NIR) was used to discriminate between samples. The results emphasized the favourable effect of oak wood contact on enhancing the colour and enriching AUS with low molecular weight compounds (LMWC). AUS aged in medium toasted wood exhibits high levels of total phenolic index, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, coniferaldehyde, sinapaldehyde, sum LMWC and chromatic characteristics b* and C. Concentrations of syringaldehyde, ellagic acid, vanillin and syringic acid and a lighter colour (a* chromaticity coordinates) are higher in AUS aged with slightly more toasted wood. Nearly all analysed parameters showed an increase with ageing time. The FT-NIR technique allowed for the differentiation of aged AUS, focusing more on ageing time than on toasting level. Ofélia Anjos,, Carlos A. L. Antunes, Sheila Oliveira-Alves (#INIAV), Sara Canas (#INIAV) and Ilda Caldeira (#INIAV) Aceda aqui ao artigo: https://lnkd.in/dKEguJYV #INIAV #artigo #investigação