Objective: To elucidate for the first time the phenological stage effect on polyphenol, flavonoid and proanthocyanidin contents of pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) as well as their antioxidant capacities and insecticidal potentials against Tribolium ...
Nidhal Salem +13 more
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Chemical composition of the essential oil of in vitro propagated Mentha x piperita L. and Mentha pulegium L. under methyl jasmonate and salicylic acid foliar application in field conditions [PDF]
Background: The genus Mentha consists of several important medicinal plant species whose active ingredients are used for treating liver and prostate cancers, acute respiratory infection and allergic digestive problems, neuralgia, and migraines. Objective:
Ardeshir Qaderi +7 more
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering aerial parts of <i>Salvia rosmarinus</i> Spenn. (rosemary oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl). [PDF]
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. (rosemary oil) when used as a sensory additive in feed and in water for drinking for all animal species.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +23 more
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Effects of oral dosage form and storage period on the antioxidant properties of four species used in traditional herbal medicine [PDF]
Herbal infusions and decoctions in water are some of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. Although water is not a good solvent for many of the active components in herbs, liquid preparations are rich in several bioactive compounds.
Arumugam +24 more
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a tincture derived from the flowers of <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Mill. (lavender tincture) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl). [PDF]
Abstract 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 flowers of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender tincture) when used as a sensory additive in feed and in water for drinking for all animal species.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) +23 more
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Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi and its main essential oil constituent pulegone: biological activities and chemistry [PDF]
Medicinal plants play an important role in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, even if their chemical constituents are not always completely recognized.
Božović, Mijat, Ragno, Rino
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Inhibition of non-haem iron absorption in man by polyphenolic-containing beverages [PDF]
The effects of different polyphenol-containing beverages on Fe absorption from a bread meal were estimated in adult human subjects from the erythrocyte incorporation of radio-Fe.
Cook, James +3 more
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Plant-Based Insect Repellents: A Review Of Their Efficacy, Development and Testing. [PDF]
Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for ...
Maia, Marta Ferreira, Moore, Sarah J
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The effect of monolaurin in combination with Mentha pulegium L. and Mentha spicata L. essential oils on Bacillus cereus and E. coli O157:H7: in vitro study [PDF]
Monolaurin, pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L., Labiatae) and spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) essential oils have various antibacterial activities on microorganisms. Enhancement of antibacterial activity and detection of their combined effects on B.cereus ATCC
M Neyriz Nagadehi +5 more
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Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from mediterranean aromatic plants against several foodborne and spoilage bacteria [PDF]
The antimicrobial activity of essential oils extracted from a variety of aromatic plants, often used in the Portuguese gastronomy was studied in vitro by the agar diffusion method.
Alves, Sofia +4 more
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