Piper species: a comprehensive review on their phytochemistry, biological activities and applications

• Main Authors: Salehi, Bahare, Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin, Gyawali, Rabin, Ibrahim, Salam A., Rajkovic, Jovana, Shinwari, Zabta Khan, Khan, Tariq, Sharifi-Rad, Javad, Ozleyen, Adem, Turkdonmez, Elif, Valussi, Marco, Tumer, Tugba Boyunegmez, Fidalgo, Lianet Monzote, Martorell, Miquel, Setzer, William N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2019
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38410/1/38410.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38410/; https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/7/1364

Piper species are aromatic plants used as spices in the kitchen, but their secondary metabolites have also shown biological effects on human health. These plants are rich in essential oils, which can be found in their fruits, seeds, leaves, branches, roots and stems. Some Piper species have simple c...