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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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Levels of estragole in fennel teas marketed in Austria and assessment of dietary exposure

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2016
Levels of estragole in fennel teas (n = 42) on the Austrian market and the associated dietary exposure were assessed in this study. The estimated daily exposure from consumption of fennel teas ranged from 0.25 to 5.04 μg kg−1 d−1, 0.32 to 6.42 μg kg−1 d−1, and 0.15 to 2.93 μg kg−1 d−1 for children, women, and men, respectively.
Daniela, Mihats, Leopold, Pilsbacher, Robert, Gabernig, Martin, Routil, Martin, Gutternigg, Reinhard, Laenger   +5 more
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Determination of Estragole in Fennel Herbal Teas by HS-SPME and GC–MS

Analytical Letters, 2013
Estragole, a volatile phenylpropanoid contained in a variety of edible herbs, has been demonstrated to be genotoxic and carcinogenic, and its addition as a flavoring substance to foodstuffs has been banned by the regulatory bodies of the European Union. Fast and accurate analytical methods for its determination in herbs are thus necessary to assess the
BASAGLIA, GIULIA, FIORI, JESSICA, LEONI, ALBERTO, GOTTI, ROBERTO   +3 more
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Green Extraction of <i>Citrus sinensis</i> (L.) Osbeck Peel Essential Oil and Its Impact on Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity: Supported by Molecular Docking and DFT Analysis. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Superheated steam extraction of Citrus sinensis peel essential oil produced the highest yield and enhanced antioxidant and antimicrobial activities compared with conventional methods. GC–MS identified d‐limonene as the major compound, while molecular docking and DFT analyses confirmed strong bioactive interactions and highlighted β‐terpinyl acetate as ...
Nadeem N, Ibrahim ABM, Ayub MA, Mammadova K, Ijaz M, Habib MA, Ramadan MF, Choobkar N.   +7 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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INFLUENCE OF SUPPLYING SOME SAFE NATURAL HONEY BEE PRODUCTS ON FENNEL PLANTS GROWTH, SEEDS YIELD, OIL PRODUCTION AND ITS COMPONENTS [PDF]

Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants, 2021
Honeybee products as propolis (Pp) and royal jelly (RJ) are natural mixtures and powerful source of safe nutrients that could be safely used in agriculture as substitution of poisonous and dangerous chemical fertilizers.
A. Abou-Sreea, Safia Ahmed, K. Mazrou
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In vitro testing of estragole in hepg2 cells: Cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay and cell-cycle analysis [PDF]

, 2018
The alkenylbenzene estragole (systematic name, 1-allyl-4-methoxybenzene) is a natural component of essential oils from various spices and herbs, including fennel, and it is used as a food and beverage flavouring agent.
Vannini S., Levorato S., Pagiotti R., Acito M., Dominici L., Villarini M., Fatigoni C., Moretti M., Gianfredi V.   +8 more
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Safety aspects of herbal products containing compounds with a potential risk [PDF]

Arhiv za farmaciju, 2019
Certain herbal drugs and herbal drug preparations contain compounds with a potential risk of use, such as pyrrolyzidine alkaloids (in Comfrey root, Symphyti radix, Coltsfoot leaf, Farfarae folium, Butterbur root, Petasitidis rhizoma), coumarin (in the ...
Drobac Milica M., Arsenijević Jelena S., Marčetić Mirjana D.   +2 more
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Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Enzyme Inhibitory Potential of Salvia heldreichiana Within the Framework of Molecular Docking and CAVER Tunnel Analysis. [PDF]

ChemistryOpen
Methanolic extract of Salvia heldreichiana is characterized by HPLC and GC–MS analyses and evaluated for antioxidant and anti‐Alzheimer activities. Major phenolic compounds are identified, while molecular docking analysis supports the interaction of bioactive constituents with target enzymes, highlighting the therapeutic potential of S.
Aytar EC, Çolak E, Kahveci KB, Gümrükçüoğlu A, Doğu S, Aydın B.   +5 more
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from the fruit of Cuminum cyminum L. (cumin oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)

EFSA Journal, 2022
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil obtained from the fruit of Cuminum cyminum 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 Fašmon 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, Josef Schlatter, Dieter Schrenk, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini, Fabiola Pizzo, Birgit Dusemund   +24 more
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