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Maria Nancy N. de Lima; Bruna A. Guimarães; Ana Lídia S. de Castro; Kevellen B. Ribeiro; Daniele C. Miller; Pedro Iuri C. da Silva; Jofre Jacob S. Freitas; Anderson B. de Lima; William N. Setzer; Joyce Kelly R. da Silva; José Guilherme S. Maia; Pablo Luis B. Figueiredo
... The leaf tea of Hyptis crenata has its practical use in the Brazilian Amazon for treating gastrointestinal and liver disorders, sweating induction, and as an anti-inflammatory. Evaluation of the chemical composition, acute oral toxicity, and antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of the H. crenata essential oil. The essential oil was hydrodistilled and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The antin ...
... Brazil is the second-largest importer, after the United States, of extra-virgin olive oils with an internal production that just reaches 0.25 % of the volume imported and consumed. Information about diagnostic chemical signatures characterizing Brazilian oils is lacking, especially as related to geographical markers and key-aroma compounds distribution. This study fills this gap; by comprehensive ...
... The growth-promoting ability with the organic fertilizers especially humic substance-based products, it has caused their use to be considered. This research aimed to investigate the effect of foliar application of humic and fulvic acids on essential oil compositions and antioxidant activity of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and calculating the selectio ...
... The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanism of the synergistic antimicrobial effect of cineole (CN) and carvacrol (CR) on E. coli and its application on fresh-cut cucumbers. Herein, the CN/CR synergy could effectively inhibit E. coli by destroying its bacterial cell structure and causing the leakage of intracellular organic matters. For the first time, CN/CR synergy interaction on E. ...
... Transportation stress is considered the major cause of production and economic losses in aquaculture. Here, we examined the effects of dried ginger extract (GE) and 1,8-cineole (CIN) on juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) subjected to simulated transport by quantifying serum metabolites, antioxidant enzyme activity, and haematological features in conjunction with whole transcriptome a ...
... The development of safer and more sustainable solvents is an important discipline in the context of stricter regulations and environmental protection. This work demonstrates the sustainable synthesis of a potentially bio-based, inherently nonperoxide-forming ether solvent, namely, 2,5-diethyl-2,5-dimethyloxolane (DEDMO), in quantitative yields with high atom economy (97%) and reaction mass efficie ...
... This study aimed to determine the chemical composition and evaluate the acaricidal activity of essential oils (EOs) from Curcuma zedoaria and Alpinia zerumbet rhizomes against Rhipicephalus microplus in vitro. EOs were obtained by hydrodistillation and chemical characterization was performed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The acaricidal activity of each EO was firstl ...
... The effect of various amounts of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha⁻¹) on yield and quality traits of Anatolian sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill.) were investigated under Turkey’s Eskişehir ecological conditions in 2016–2018. Except essential oil content, all parameters examined in this study increased significantly with nitrogen applications. While dry leaf yield increased signifi ...
... In nature, plants are constantly challenged by an array of drought episodes, which critically affect the distribution of the plants. The drought episodes might occur recurrently, so the plants endure drought by adjusting and shifting their metabolisms. The impacts of subjecting plants to drought stress have been widely investigated, but reports on how reiterated drought stress affects the plants a ...
... Basil (Ocimum basilicum, cv. Dolly) grew under three different light spectra (A, B, and C) created by light-emitting diode lamps. The proportions of UV-A, blue, and green-yellow wavelengths decreased linearly from A to C, and the proportions of red and far-red wavelengths increased from A to C. Photosynthetic photon flux density was 300 μmol m–² s–¹ in all spectra. The spectrum C plants had highes ...
Curcuma longa; altitude; anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidants; chemical composition; chemical constituents of plants; cineole; cultivars; drug therapy; essential oils; glycemic effect; habitats; hydrodistillation; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; rhizomes; turmeric; Himalayan region; India
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... The aim of the present study was to assess the variations in chemical composition and biological activities of essential oil of Curcuma longa rhizome local cultivars collected from four varied altitudes and habitats of Kumaun and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, India. The essential oil was collected from the rhizomes by hydrodistillation extraction using the Clevenger apparatus. Yields of essentia ...
camphor; cineole; essential oils; hydrodistillation; oils; terpinolene; therapeutics; volatile compounds; Australia; Nepal; South America
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... The genus Curcuma, composed of 93 species mainly originating from Asia, Australia, and South America, has been used for medicinal purposes, aromatic, and nutritional values as well as cosmetic. It plays a vital role in flavoring and coloring as well as exhibiting therapeutic agents against different diseases. Nepalese farmers are unaware of the essential oil compositions of Curcuma species, viz. C ...
... To investigate the flavor changes of Fuliji roast chicken during processing and storage, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during processing (fresh, fried, stewed and sterilized) and storage (1 month, 2 months and 4 months) were determined by gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS). A total of 47 kinds of VOCs were identified across seven sampling stages, including aldehydes, hyd ...
Aldilene S. Lima; Yan M.L. Fernandes; Carolina R. Silva; Lívio M. Costa-Junior; Pablo Luis B. Figueiredo; Odair S. Monteiro; José Guilherme S. Maia; Claudia Q. da Rocha
... Hyptis dilatata and Mesosphaerum suaveolens belong to Lamiaceae, are aromatic and medicinal subshrubs with antiparasitic potential and occurrence in the Amazon Region. The essential oils of both species were extracted, analyzed, and identified by GC and GC–MS and then evaluated their anthelmintic activities against the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Primary constituents of the samples of H. dila ...
... Portuguese lavenders remain undervalued in global markets due to the lack of high-quality end-products and scarcity of scientific-based studies validating their bioactive potential. Moreover, chemical variability is frequent in these species, and can compromise both safety and efficacy. In the present study, the anti-inflammatory potential of L. luisieri and L. pedunculata, two highly prevalent sp ...
... Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Candida albicans and it is a major problem among hematologic malignancy patients. Biofilm formation is an attributable factor to both virulence and drug resistance of Candida species. The aim of the study was to evaluate the biofilm-producing ability of oral C. albicans isolates and to evaluate the inhibitory activity of eucalyptol on Candida ...
... Amomum Tsaoko Crevost et Lemarie is a kind of spices and traditional Chinese medicines with great commercial value. Traditional treatment often uses essential oils from Amomum Tsaoko in aromatherapy. In this study, researchers analyzed the composition of steam-distilled essential oil from Amomum tsaoko (ATEO) and evaluated its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. GC–MS identified ...
... BACKGROUND: Interstitial cystitis (IC) has a chronic chemical irritation and inflammation of non-bacterial origin in the bladder wall leading to various severe symptoms. There is evidence that chronic inflammation is significantly associated with abnormal urothelial barrier function, epithelial dysfunction. This is the underlying cause of urothelial apoptosis and sterile inflammation. METHOD: The ...
... Coffee (Coffea L.) is one of the main crops produced globally. Its contamination by the fungus Hemileia vastatrix Berkeley and Broome has been economically detrimental for producers. The objective of this work was to extract and characterize the essential oils from Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn and Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex Maiden, produce and characterize nanoparticle ...
... In this study, thyme (Coridothymus capitatus L.), laurel (Laurus nobilis), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), cinnamon (Cinnamon zeylanicum), and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) essential oil nanoemulsions were screened for their antifungal activity against isolated Saprolegnia parasitica strains by disc diffusion and tube dilution methods. The constituents of the essentia ...
... This research aimed to apply nanotechnology for nanoformulation of Laurus nobilis essential oil (EO) by ultrasonic emulsification method and characterization of nano-form: particle size, viscosity, polydispersity index, thermodynamic stability, and surface tension. The antimicrobial activity of laurel EO nanoemulsion (LEON) and laurel EO was also investigated against a panel of ten food-borne path ...
... The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical composition, the antioxidant and antibacterial capacities of Salvia officinalis essential oils (SOEO) as well as its effects on in vitro rumen fermentation of oat hay and methane emission using goat rumen liquor. Essential oils samples were obtained from the aerial parts of the plant and analyzed by GC-MS. The kinetics of gas production from oa ...
... This study aimed to identify compounds in 12 minor Zingiberaceae spices grown in Indonesia linked with in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitor and antioxidant (DPPH, FRAP, CUPRAC) activities using SPME-GC/MS volatilomics. The results illustrated that Zingiber aromaticum Val., Alpinia malaccensis (Burm.f.) Roscoe, Amomum compactum Sol. ex Maton, and Zingiber purpureum Roscoe had the highest α-glucosidase ...
... BACKGROUND: Eurasian spruce bark beetles (Ips typographus) use both attractant and anti‐attractant semiochemicals to find suitable mature host trees. Trans‐4‐thujanol is abundant in young, unsuitable spruce trees. Electrophysiological studies have demonstrated its high activity levels, but field data are lacking. RESULTS: Enantioselective GC–MS analysis showed that only (1R,4S)‐(+)‐trans‐4‐thujano ...
... Valpolicella is an Italian wine-producing region famous for premium red wines. Valpolicella wines often undergo a minimum ageing period between 1 and 4 years, according to the wine type. Therefore, identifying relevant types of aroma precursors and the related chemical mechanisms behind aroma development during ageing is of great importance for Valpolicella wines. This study assessed free and glyc ...
... In this study, Lavandula stoechas and Lavandula officinalis essential oils were evaluated for their adulticidal effect against Culex pipiens. The fumigant toxicity assay was carried out against female adults of Culex pipiens using a fumigant test in glass jars. The chemical composition analyses showed that the main volatile components in Lavandula stoechas essential oil were camphor, fenchone, cam ...
... Essential oil from Eucalyptus plant is used as traditional and complementary medicine worldwide. It is used as therapeutic agent in food and pharmaceutical companies due to various biological activities. The objective of present study was aromatic profile of essential oil and molecular docking of Eucalyptus essential oil component eucalyptol (1-8 cineole) against Glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase c ...
... Since Mentha haplocalyx leaves are rich in bioactive constitutes, particularly volatile compounds, there are higher demands for high-quality dried medicinal and aromatic peppermint products. This study aimed to assess the drying kinetics of hot air thin layer drying Mentha haplocalyx leaves and exploring the effects of hot air-drying temperatures on the textural properties and sensory quality. Acc ...
... Anthelmintic resistance in grazing livestock systems has been spreading worldwide in prevalence and severity. Therefore, alternative measures including the use of herbal anthelmintic is considered as one of the successful approaches for the control of anthelmintic resistance. In the present report, we describe the chemical constituents of Myrtus communis essential oil, its in vitro anthelmintic ef ...
... Essential oils (EOs) find application as flavoring agents in the food industry and are also desirable ingredients as they possess preservative properties. The Mediterranean diet involves the use of a lot of herbs and spices and their products (infusions, EOs) as condiments and for the preservation of foods. Application of EOs has the advantage of homogeneous dispersion in comparison with dry leaf ...
acetone; adhesion; biodegradability; carbonates; cineole; gelatin; green chemistry; hydrophilicity; molecular weight; nanofibers; nanofiltration; oils; peptidase K; polyamides; polylactic acid; polymerization; solvents; thin film composite membranes; toxicity; water treatment
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... Green thin-film composite (TFC) membranes can offer a sustainable solution for the separation of complex mixtures in aqueous and organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN). However, the fabrication of TFC membranes has relied on toxic petrochemical-based monomers, solvents, and supports. Herein, we developed a green TFC membrane using solely sustainable resources. A fully biodegradable electrospun nanof ...
... To prevent foodborne diseases and extend shelf life, antimicrobial agents may be used in food to inhibit the growth of undesired microorganisms. The present study was aimed to determine the antimicrobial and antifungal activities of the fermented medicinal plants extract using Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356. The fermentation kinetic parameters, biochemical composition and the volatile compoun ...
... Synthetic chemical pediculicides used for head-louse treatment do not kill louse eggs, can induce side effects in humans, and lead to genetic resistance in lice worldwide, including in Thailand. Use of phytoconstituents, particularly plant-derived essential oils, is alternatively recommended for head lice. To identify biochemical constituents of Callistemon viminalis essential oil (EO) and to asse ...
Jelena Marinkovic; Tatjana Markovic; Biljana Nikolic; Ana Ciric; Dragana Mitic-Culafic; Stefana Dukanovic; Aleksandar Krstic; Dusan Pavlica; Tamara Vlajic; Dejan Markovic
... The aim of the study was to investigate the potency of Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum and Melaleuca ericifolia essential oils (EOs) against facultative and obligate anaerobes isolated from teeth’ infected root canals. Biocompatibility of the EOs was also in the study focus. Chemical composition of the EOs was determined by GC/MS analysis. Their antibacterial potential and cytotoxicity were evalu ...
... Within the framework of the development of the Algerian flora and considering the damage caused by Rhopalosiphum maidis, alternative solutions more respectful of the environment are necessary. Considering the important role of biopesticides of plant origin, this paper focuses on two plants, Myrtus communis L, belonging to the Myrtaceae family, and Foeniculum vulgare of the Apiaceae family. The aim ...
... A novel perception of botanic gardens as complex “factories of molecules” (Lombardy Region Project–Lr. 25/2016, year 2021), that mediate plant–environment interactions, and are the basis of their utility for humans, is presented. The core-topic is the medicinal plant heritage of the Ghirardi Botanic Garden (Toscolano Maderno, Brescia, Italy) of the University of Milan. In this work, we studied Myr ...
... Antibiotics and synthetic pesticides are now playing a role in the spread of resistant pathogens. They continue to have negative consequences for animal and plant health. The goal of this work is to identify the chemical composition of Brocchia cinerea (Delile) Vis. essential oil (EO) using GC-MS(Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer), evaluate its antimicrobial properties, and investigate its inse ...
... Rhodococcus globerulus (R. globerulus) isolated from soil beneath Eucalyptus sp. was found to live on the monoterpenes 1,8-cineole, p-cymene and (R)- and (S)-limonene as sole sources of carbon and energy. Previous metabolic studies revealed that R. globerulus is capable of living on 1,8-cineole, the main monoterpene component of eucalyptus essential oil through the activity of cytochrome P450cᵢₙ ( ...
... Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) is an external parasitic mite that has compromised honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) health worldwide. Varroa mite resistance to commercial formulations of synthetic acaricides has led to an increasing need for new compounds to control mite infestations in honey bee colonies. Thus, essential oils and plant extracts have been used by organic producers concerned ab ...
... White leaf mountain mint, Pycnanthemum albescens Torrey & A. Gray, also known as white mountain mint or white leaved mountain mint, is a species endemic in the American Southeast. In the present study, 24 odorants were identified using solvent-assisted flavor evaporation, aroma extract dilution analysis, and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Nine odorants with flavor dilution factors ≥16 were ...
... The present study sought to characterize the composition of volatile aroma compounds and key aroma-active compounds of dried Hanyuan Zanthoxylum bungeanum. The volatile aroma compounds were analyzed by the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) combined with gas chromatography–olfactometry-mass spectrometry (GC-O-MS) and two-dimensional comprehensive gas chromatography–olfactometry-mass spectrometry ( ...
... Fried huajiao oil (FHO) samples prepared with red or green huajiao are widely applied in different Chinese cuisines due to their own aroma characteristics. To investigate their different aroma profiles, 2 red and 3 green FHOs were analyzed by quantitative descriptive sensory analysis (QDA) and gas chromatography–olfactometry/aroma intensity (GC–O/AI). QDA results showed a distinct difference among ...
... The insecticidal bio-efficacy of Lamiaceae essential oils (LEOs) and its major compounds (MCs) were tested against mosquitoes (Aedes vittatus and Anopheles maculates) and agricultural pests (Spodoptera litura and Helicoverpa armigera). The naturally gained LEOs were confirmed through GC-MS analysis. The larval and pupal toxicity of LEOs and their major compounds LC₅₀/LC₉₀ value was calculated by s ...
... The objective of this study was to analyse the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oils derived from the leaves of A. spinosa (ASEO), found in the Stidia region on the western coast of northern Algeria. Among the 36 terpenic compounds identified, cubenol (31.02%) and 1,10-di-epi-cubenol (22.50%) were the most abundant, followed by camphor (8.22%), viridiflorol (7.10%), lin ...
... The use of herbal extracts can be considered as an alternative method to minimize the effects of synthetic chemical pesticide used to control plant pathogens on human and environmental health. The essential oils (EOs) obtained from Thymus pectinatus (TP), Thymus convolutus (TC), and Thymus vulgaris (TV) by hydrodistillation were analyzed by GC/MS. The main components of TP, TC, and TV were thymol ...
... The current study describes the chemical composition and insecticidal activities of the essential oils (EOs) extracted from Lavandula dentata L. and Lavandula stoechas L. against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), a worldwide fruit pest. Gas chromatography (GC) and GC-mass spectrophotometry (GC–MS) analyses revealed that L. dentata oil contained cam ...
... The present study evaluated cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-leishmanial properties of essential oil (EO) from fresh foliage of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., and its major constituent compounds− 1,8-cineole, β-pinene and α-pinene. The chromatographic analysis of the hydrodistilled EO using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) revealed the presence of 25 compounds which constituted ...
... In the present study, the chemical composition of the volatile oil hydrodistilled from aerial parts of Rosmarinus officinalis L., growing in UAE, was determined by means of GC/FID and GC/MS analyses. The oil was characterised by dominant concentration of monoterpenes (91.7%), particularly the oxygenated fraction (64.4%), with 1,8-cineole (25.5%), a well-known compound for its medicinal and pharmac ...
... Maceration parameters such as alcohol and mistletoe content were studied to obtain high-quality macerates to produce biska, a traditional Istrian herbal spirit. An ethanol–water solution containing 25, 40, 55, and 70 v/v% ethanol and 20, 40, and 80 g/L mistletoe was macerated and pH, total acids, extract content, and color parameters were measured. Volatile compounds were determined by GC/MS. More ...
... Although chemical pesticides have been efficiently used to manage insect pest, their overuse has led to environmental contamination and threats to human health, enticing researchers to introduce eco-friendly and effective agents. In this study, the insecticidal effectiveness of essential oils isolated from Thymus species, including T. eriocalyx, T. kotschyanus, T. fallax, and T. vulgaris, was eval ...