September 2016

Chemical Composition antimicrobial and free radical scavenging activity of essential oil from leaves of Renealmia thyrsoidea (Ruiz &Pav.) Poepp. & Endl.

Renealmia thryrsoidea  (Ruiz & Pav.)  Poepp. & Endl is a plant used by the Amazonian indigenous people of Ecuador for its various medicinal properties. Its leaves exhibit a remarkable aroma with a hint of spiciness. The essential oil extracted from its leaves was analyzed by GM/MS, using two systems with columns of different polarity, in both was confirmed  the presence of terpinolene (26.32%),...

Author(s): Paco F. Noriega, Erika A. Paredes, Tatiana D. Mosquera, Edison E. Díaz, Angelika Lueckhoff, Jessica E. Basantes and Andrea L. Trujillo

September 2016

Bioactivity of Platycerium angolense Flavonoid Fraction on Biochemical Parameters of Acetaminophen-induced Rats

This study evaluated the effect of flavonoid fraction (FF) of Platycerium angolense on acetaminophen-induced liver damage in rat with a view to considering the possibility of utilizing the extracts of the plant for the management and treatment of liver related ailments. Powdered leaves of P. angolense were extracted with methanol 70% (v/v) to yield methanolic extract of P. angolense (MEPA). The MEPA followed successive...

Author(s): Akinlalu, Akintunde Oluseto, Komolafe, Ige Joseph, Ogunsusi Mayowa and Oyedapo, Oluboade Oluokun

September 2016

Distribution of phenolic content and screening for antioxidant capacity of different parts of tea plant (Camellia sinensis L.)

Tea is a medicinal beverage manufactured from the plant, Camellia sinensis L. The bud and two adjacent leaves (tea flush) are generally harvested in this process. Currently, it is also used as an ingredient in cosmetic products. The present study was carried out to screen the antioxidant activity and the distribution of phenolic content in different parts of the tea plant for their utilization in other industries....

Author(s): Piumi Dasanayake, and Preethi Soysa