June 2013
Silymarin content in Silybum marianum fruits at different maturity stages
Silymarin is one of the most investigated plant extracts with known mechanism of action. It is used for oral treatment of toxic liver damage. Silybin, isosilybin, silychristin and silydianin are the main flavonolignan components of silymarin isolated from the fruits of Silybum marianum. A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determination of flavonolignans was developed. The...
June 2013
Report of Bruchidius tuberculatus (Hochhut 1847) (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) from biodiversity hotspot region of Kashmir Himalaya - A promising biocontrol agent against invasive alien weed Centurea iberica Trev. ex Spreng
Invasion by alien species threaten native biodiversity, alter the functioning of ecosystems, and cause substantial economic impacts. Biological control of these invasive species using co-evolved natural enemies has long been considered a safe, cost effective, and environmentally benign tool for pest management. Here, we for the first time report the Mediterranean endophagous seed beetle Bruchidius...
June 2013
An ethnobotanical survey of some medicinal plants in Keban (Elazığ-Turkey)
In this study, 61 wild plant taxa belonging to 30 families that are used as medicine are documented in Keban (Elazığ). The most encountered medicinal plant families were Lamiaceae (10 taxa), Asteraceae (8 taxa), Fabaceae (6 taxa) and Rosaceae (5 taxa), the most common preparations were infusion and decoction. These folk medicinal plants are mostly used for treatment of kidney stones, colds and flu, analgesic, cough,...
June 2013
Content and chemical composition of the essential oils of Aristolochia cymbifera Mart. and Zucc. extracted from leaves submitted to different temperatures
The drying of plant materials ensures the preservation of the active constituents of medicinal plants. This experiment was conducted at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology at the Goiás, Rio Verde Campus. The study sought to evaluate the effects of three drying air temperatures on the content and chemical composition of the essential oils of Aristolochia cymbifera (A. cymbifera)....
June 2013
Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant Balanites aegyptiaca Del. and its in vitro raised calli against resistant organisms especially those harbouring bla genes
Alcoholic extracts of fruit of an endangered medicinal plant Balanites aegyptiaca and its in vitro raised calli were analyzed for antimicrobial potential against various Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria including those harbouring bla genes by agar well diffusion method. The alcoholic extract of parent plant as well as its callus showed good antibacterial activity against both Gram...
June 2013
Antifungal activities of essential oils from some Iranian medicinal plants against various post harvest moulds
The potential antifungal effects of the essential oils and components of Thymus vulgaris L.,Thymus migricus Klokov and Desj-Shost., Thymus koschyanus Boiss., Mentha spicata L.,Mentha pulegium L., and Satureja mutica Fisch and C.A. (Lamiaceae) were investigated against four food poisoning and plant pathogens. The essential oils were obtained by hydro...
June 2013
Aqueous garlic extract attenuates hypercholesterolemic and hyperglycemic perspectives; rabbit experimental modeling
Functional and nutraceutical foods are gaining popularity worldwide due to the consumer trend towards natural cure by means of dietary modifications. In 20th Century, nutritionists of the Western world focused mainly on the identification, isolation and purification of nutrients essential for human growth and development. Garlic (Allium sativum), is one of the most essential vegetables providing health benefits due to...
June 2013
Neuropharmacological studies of Piper auritum Kunth (Piperaceae): antinociceptive and anxiolytic-like effects
P. auritum Kunth leaves commonly known as “hierba santa” or “acuyo” or false Kava is used in Mexican Traditional Medicine as a tranquilizing and appetite stimulant agent, as well as a remedy for the relief of headache. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the effects of organic and aqueous extracts of Piper auritum Kunth (Piperaceae) leaves on the Central Nervous...
June 2013
Anti-inflammatory properties of ethanolic root extract of Eremurus persicus (Jaub and Spach) Boiss, a Kurdish herbal remedy
This study reports for the first time a preliminary phytochemical and biological screening of ethanolic extract (EE) from roots of Eremurus persicus (Jaub and Spach) Boiss, a Kurdish herbal remedy for treating inflammatory disorders. The phytochemical analysis was performed by thin layer chromatography and it revealed the presence of flavonoids and antracenones. The total phenolic compounds were also...
June 2013
Study of the composition of Thymus vulgaris essential oil, developing of topic formulations and evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy
The essential oil of Thymus vulgaris has been the subject of extensive studies anddeveloping formulations for the placement of essential oils is not an easy task due especiallyto it high volatility and low stability. The aims of this work were to study of the composition ofT. vulgaris essential oil,...
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