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Medicinal Property of Sage (Salvia)

Medicinal Property of Sage (Salvia)

“For a long time, sage (Salvia) species have been used in traditional medicine for the relief of pain, protecting the body against oxidative stress, free radical damages, angiogenesis, inflammation, bacterial and virus infection, etc… …The genus Salvia, commonly known as sage, is the largest member of Lamiacea or mint family containing over 900 species throughout the world.[1,2] The plants are…

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Thyme: Therapeutic Properties of an Indigenous Mediterranean Herb

Thyme: Therapeutic Properties of an Indigenous Mediterranean Herb

“…Thymus vulgaris commonly known as “thyme” has been used for many centuries for its flavoring, culinary, and medicinal properties [12]. The name thyme derives from the Greek word ‘thymos’ which means courage or strength. In the first century AD, thyme was used mainly as a medicinal plant, which was mentioned in Dioscorides’ work. However, in the Mediterranean region, it was used…

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