Ogawa K, Ito M Planta medica, 2016 ABSTRACT: Fragrance in the air and odours of foods and drinks are reported to affect feeding behaviours of humans and other animals. Many previous studies focusing on the relationship between fragrance and appetite have described a reduction of food intake by fragrance administration to help prevent lifestyle diseases…. Read more »
β-Caryophyllene, a natural sesquiterpene lactone attenuates hyperglycemia mediated oxidative and inflammatory stress in experimental diabetic rats
Basha RH, Sankaranarayanan C Chemico-biological interactions, 2016 ABSTRACT: Oxidative and inflammatory stress has been implicated in the onset and progression of diabetes mellitus and its complications. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of ß-Caryophyllene (BCP) on hyperglycemia mediated oxidative and inflammatory stress in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in experimental… Read more »
Linalool elicits vasorelaxation of mouse aortae through activation of guanylyl cyclase and K+ channels
Kang P, Seol GH The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 2015 ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the cardiovascular relaxing properties of monoterpene alcohol (-)-linalool (LIN), a principal component of several aromatic plants. METHODS: We assessed the effects of LIN on vascular contractility in mouse aortae and evaluated its underlying mechanisms… Read more »
Identification of repellent odorants to the body louse, Pediculus humanus corporis, in clove essential oil
Iwamatsu T, Miyamoto D, Mitsuno H, Yoshioka Y, Fujii T, Sakurai T, Ishikawa Y, Kanzaki R Parasitology research, 2016 ABSTRACT: The control of body lice is an important issue for human health and welfare because lice act as vectors of disease such as typhus, relapsing fever, and trench fever. Body lice exhibit avoidance behavior to… Read more »
Dietary Geraniol by Oral or Enema Administration Strongly Reduces Dysbiosis and Systemic Inflammation in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice
Luigia De Fazio, Enzo Spisni, Elena Cavazza, Antonio Strillacci, Marco Candela, Manuela Centanni, Chiara Ricci, Fernando Rizzello, Massimo Campieri, Maria C. Valerii Frontiers in pharmacology, 2016 ABSTRACT: (Trans)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, commonly called geraniol (Ge-OH), is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol with well-known anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, and antimicrobial properties. It is widely used as a preservative in the food industry… Read more »
Linalool reverses neuropathological and behavioral impairments in old triple transgenic Alzheimer’s mice
Sabogal-Guáqueta AM, Osorio E, Cardona-Gómez GP Neuropharmacology, 2016 ABSTRACT: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Several types of treatments have been tested to block or delay the onset of the disease, but none have been completely successful. Diet, lifestyle and natural products are currently the main scientific focuses. Here, we evaluate the… Read more »
Effects of monoterpenes on ion channels of excitable cells
Oz M, Lozon Y, Sultan A, Yang KH, Galadari S Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2015 ABSTRACT: Monoterpenes are a structurally diverse group of phytochemicals and a major constituent of plant-derived ‘essential oils’. Monoterpenes such as menthol, carvacrol, and eugenol have been utilized for therapeutical purposes and food additives for centuries and have been reported to have… Read more »
Essential oil composition and biological activity from Artemisia caerulescens subsp. densiflora (Viv.) Gamisans ex Kerguélen & Lambinon (Asteraceae), an endemic species in the habitat of La Maddalena Archipelago
Ornano L, Venditti A, Ballero M, Sanna C, Donno Y, Quassinti L, Bramucci M, Vitali LA, Petrelli D, Tirillini B, Papa F, Maggi F, Bianco A
Natural Product Research, 2015
Enhanced cuticular penetration as the mechanism for synergy of insecticidal constituents of rosemary essential oil in Trichoplusia ni
Tak JH, Isman MB
Scientific Reports, 2015
Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Activities of the Essential Oil of Clinopodium chinense (Benth.) Kuntze Aerial Parts against Liposcelis bostrychophila Badonnel
Li HY, Liu XC, Chen XB, Liu QZ, Liu ZL
Journal of Food Protection, 2015