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Estragole blocks neuronal excitability by direct inhibition of Na+ channels

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2013
Estragole is a volatile terpenoid, which occurs naturally as a constituent of the essential oils of many plants. It has several pharmacological and biological activities.
K.S. Silva-Alves, F.W. Ferreira-da-Silva, D. Peixoto-Neves, K.V. Viana-Cardoso, L. Moreira-Junior, M.B. Oquendo, K. Oliveira-Abreu, A.A.C. Albuquerque, A.N. Coelho-de-Souza, J.H. Leal-Cardoso   +9 more
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Effects of estragole on the compound action potential of the rat sciatic nerve [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2004
Estragole, a relatively nontoxic terpenoid ether, is an important constituent of many essential oils with widespread applications in folk medicine and aromatherapy and known to have potent local anesthetic activity.
J.H. Leal-Cardoso, B.G. Matos-Brito, J.E.G. Lopes-Junior, K.V. Viana-Cardoso, A.B. Sampaio-Freitas, R.O. Brasil, A.N. Coelho-de-Souza, A.A.C. Albuquerque   +7 more
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Field effects of oxygenated monoterpenes and estragole combined with pheromone on attraction of Ips typographus and its natural enemies [PDF]

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2023
IntroductionCentral European Norway spruce monocultures face Ips typographus outbreaks due to decreasing resistance. These beetles use volatile compounds to communicate and select suitable host trees.
Antonioni Acacio Campos Moliterno, Rastislav Jakuš, Rastislav Jakuš, Roman Modlinger, C. Rikard Unelius, Fredrik Schlyter, Fredrik Schlyter, Anna Jirošová   +7 more
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Estragole and methyl-eugenol-free extract of Artemisia dracunculus possesses immunomodulatory effects [PDF]

Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2016
Objective: Some evidence suggests that chronic uptake of estragole and methyl-eugenol, found in the essential oil of Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon), may be associated with an increased risk of hepato-carcinogenicity.
Seyyed Meysam Abtahi Froushani, Leila Zarei, Hadi Esmaeili Gouvarchin Ghaleh, Bahman Mansori Motlagh   +3 more
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A Computational Inter-Species Study on Safrole Phase I Metabolism-Dependent Bioactivation: A Mechanistic Insight into the Study of Possible Differences among Species

Toxins, 2023
Safrole, a 162.2 Da natural compound belonging to the alkenylbenzenes class, is classified as a possible carcinogen to humans by IARC (group IIB) and has proven to be genotoxic and carcinogenic to rodents.
Lorenzo Pedroni, Jochem Louisse, Ans Punt, Jean Lou C. M. Dorne, Chiara Dall’Asta, Luca Dellafiora   +5 more
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Estragole: DNA adduct formation in primary rat hepatocytes and genotoxic potential in HepG2-CYP1A2 cells [PDF]

, 2020
Estragole is a natural constituent in herbs and spices and in products thereof such as essential oils or herbal teas. After cytochrome P450-catalyzed hydroxylation and subsequent sulfation, estragole acts as a genotoxic hepatocarcinogen forming DNA ...
Schrenk, Dieter, Schulte-Hubbert, Ruth, K�pper, Jan Heiner, Thomas, Adam D.   +3 more
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Comparison of Pulegone and Estragole Chemotypes Provides New Insight Into Volatile Oil Biosynthesis of Agastache rugosa

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
The aerial parts of Agastache rugosa are rich in essential oils containing monoterpenoids, phenylpropanoids, and aromatic compounds. These are used as herbs, perfume plants, and ornamental plants.
Jingjie Dang, Jingjie Dang, Guyin Lin, Guyin Lin, Licheng Liu, Licheng Liu, Peina Zhou, Peina Zhou, Yongfang Shao, Yongfang Shao, Shilin Dai, Shilin Dai, Mengru Sang, Mengru Sang, Zheng Jiang, Zheng Jiang, Chanchan Liu, Chanchan Liu, Qinan Wu, Qinan Wu   +19 more
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Response of Dutch Fennel to Algae Extract Partial Replacement of Mineral NPK under Sinai Conditions [PDF]

Journal of Plant Production, 2017
Two field trials were carried out during 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 seasons at the El-Maghara Research Station-Desert Research Center., to study the effect of algae extract foliar application as partial replacement forchemical fertilization on vegetative ...
S. El-Gioushy, Rania Khater, M. Fetouh, H. El Laban   +3 more
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a tincture derived from the fruit of Pimpinella anisum L. (anise tincture) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)

EFSA Journal, 2023
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a tincture from the fruit of Pimpinella anisum L.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini, Fabiola Pizzo, Birgit Dusemund   +22 more
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Effect of Organic and Bio-Fertilization on Fruit Yield, Bioactive Constituents, and Estragole Content in Fennel Fruits

Agronomy, 2023
Fennel fruits (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) represent one of the plant-based natural spices. This study aims to improve the fruit yield and essential oil (EO) quality by reducing the undesirable component, estragole, under different fertilizer treatments ...
Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Ramy S. Nada, Emad Mady, Ashmawi E. Ashmawi, Ebtesam Abdullah Gashash, Ahmed A. Elateeq, Ahmad A. Suliman, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Mostafa M. Zarad, Timothy O. Randhir   +10 more
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