Cubeb (Piper cubeba L.): nutritional value, phytochemical profiling and dermacosmeceutical properties.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cubeb, Piper cubeba L., has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary practices, with a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities.

Objective

Herein, we determined the phytochemical profile, mineral, fatty acids, and amino acid contents of P. cubeba berries and assessed the dermacosmeceutical properties of their water extract and essential oil (EO). These included assessing their antioxidant and antibacterial activities as well as their in vitro inhibitory activities against tyrosinase and elastase enzymes. In addition, molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies were performed on the major identified compounds of the EO.

Results and discussion

A total of forty-three compounds belonging to organic

SUBMITTER: Drissi BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11148373 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature