July 2023 in “Journal of the Mexican chemical society” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dried leaves extract displayed the strongest pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity among 37 tested plant extracts, showing potential as an anti-obesity agent with effects comparable to the pharmaceutical drug orlistat in reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels in rats.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored the phytochemical profile of Delphinium brunonianum, reporting that its extracts and synthesized nanoparticles demonstrated significant radical scavenging, enzyme inhibition, and antimicrobial activities, suggesting future potential in medical applications.
March 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that Nymphaea caerulea flower extract may improve scalp condition by reducing sebum production, inhibiting inflammation and microbial factors, and decreasing cortisol and vascular permeability.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” This study found that apple polyphenol extract, particularly oligomeric procyanidins, inhibited pancreatic lipase activity and reduced triglyceride absorption in both mice and humans.
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June 2024 in “Access Microbiology” This study found that certain non-dermatophytic moulds, specifically *Absidia* sp., *Cladosporium tenuissimum*, and *Aspergillus welwitschiae*, can cause skin symptoms such as discoloration and lesions in albino mice, suggesting potential virulence due to enzyme activity.