Keyword: ulcerative colitis


Thymol has beneficial effects on the experimental model of ulcerative colitis

Abstract   Objective: Thymol, a natural aromatic monoterpene phenol derived from thymus, possesses anti-inflammatory benefits. Here, we evaluated the potential of thymol therapy in improving an animal model of ulcerative colitis….

Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Terpenes in Experimental Models (2010–2020): A Review

Abstract Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) refer to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, which mainly comprises Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis…

Cannabis use amongst patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Background: Experimental evidence suggests the endogenous cannabinoid system may protect against colonic inflammation, leading to the possibility that activation of this system may have a therapeutic role in inflammatory bowel…