Therapeutic: Anti-oxidant
Genus species (common name) | Mode of action |
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Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) | Scavenge superoxide radicals, lipid antioxidant and metal chelator |
Salvia officinalis (Sage) | Free radical scavenger |
Origanum vulgaris (Oregano) | Free radical scavenger |
Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) | Free radical scavenger |
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | Free radical scavenger |
Curcuma longa (Turmeric) | Free radical scavenger |
Piper nigrum (Black pepper) | Free radical scavenger |
Capsicum frutescence (Chili pepper) | Free radical scavenger |
Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove) | Free radical scavenger, metal chelator |
Majorana hortensis (Marjoram) | Free radical scavenger |
Cumimum cymimum (Cumin) | Free radical scavenger, metal chelator |
Reference: Sciencedirect.com