Using full chloroplast genomes of ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ Bixa orellana (achiote) for kmer based identification and phylogenetic inference [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2020 Background Full chloroplast genomes provide high resolution taxonomic discrimination between closely related plant species and are quickly replacing single and multi-locus barcoding regions as reference materials of choice for DNA based taxonomic ...
Jorge Villacrés-Vallejo +12 more
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Synergistic Pain-Reducing Effects of Bixa orellana (Chronic® and Chronic In®) and Cannabidiol-Rich Cannabis sativa Extracts in Experimental Pain Models [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsBackground: The present study aimed to evaluate the potential synergy between pharmaceutical formulations containing Bixa orellana L. (granulated—CHR OR and injectable nanodispersion—CHR IN) in conjunction with a cannabidiol (CBD)-rich extract of ...
Alicia de Melo Santos +8 more
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Effect of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Bixa orellana Linn (Bixaceae) Leaves on Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea in Swiss Albino Mice [PDF]
Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2019 Objective. The treatment of diarrheal diseases is a serious problem in developing countries, where population generally uses medicinal plants. The leaves of Bixa orellana have been reported to be traditionally used in the treatment of diarrhea by local ...
Michel Archange Fokam Tagne +7 more
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Study of Essential Oil Isolated from Achiote (Bixa orellana) Leaves: Chemical Composition, Enantiomeric Distribution and Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Activities [PDF]
Antibiotics, 2023 Bixa orellana is a native and cultivated species of Ecuador commonly known as achiote (annatto), this species is very versatile with a wide variety of uses and applications of its leaves, fruits and seeds.
Eduardo Valarezo +6 more
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Sustainable dyeing of cotton, silk and leather using natural dye from Bixa orellana seeds: extraction, optimization and assessment of antibacterial activity [PDF]
Frontiers in ChemistryIntroductionNatural dyes offer an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic colorants in textile processing. This study explores the sustainable dyeing of cotton, silk, and leather using pigment-rich extracts from Bixa orellana seeds, with a focus on process
Moorthy Muruganandham +5 more
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Taninos hidrolisáveis em Bixa orellana L. [PDF]
Química Nova, 2006 The aqueous material found in the fruits of Bixa Orellana L. was collected, dried, and characterized using several experimental techniques, namely phytochemical analysis in order to identify the biologically active constituents, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy for vibrational analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction in order to identify ...
Ricardo Jorge Cruz Lima +6 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of the lipstick tree, Bixa Orellana (Bixaceae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019 Bixa orellana is a small tree known for its red, oil-soluble pigment contained in the seed coat that is used as a natural dye and food coloring. In this study, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of B.
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Carotenoid Derivates in Achiote (Bixa orellana) Seeds: Synthesis and Health Promoting Properties. [PDF]
Front Plant Sci, 2016 Bixa orellana (family Bixaceae) is a neotropical fast growing perennial tree of great agro-industrial value because its seeds have a high carotenoid content, mainly bixin.
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Photodynamic therapy with Bixa orellana extract and LED for the reduction of halitosis: study protocol for a randomized, microbiological and clinical trial [PDF]
Trials, 2018 Background Halitosis is an unpleasant breath odour that can interfere with the professional life, social life and quality of life of people who suffer from it.
Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves +15 more
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Molecules, 2022 Organic compounds have been employed in developing new green energy solutions with good cost-efficiency compromise, such as photovoltaics. The light-harvesting process in these applications is a crucial feature that still needs improvements.
Igo Tôrres Lima +5 more
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