Yang CH, Huang YC, Tsai ML, Cheng CY1, Liu LL, Yen YW, Chen WL International journal of cosmetic science, 2015 ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: Volatile essential oils of mint species are used for cosmetics and in skin care products. In this study, we evaluated the main chemical components of the lime mint and the anti-melanogenic properties of… Read more »
Toxicity and biochemical efficacy of chemically characterized Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil against Sitophilus oryzae and Oryzaephilus surinamensis
Kiran S, Prakash B Industrial Crops and Products, 2015 ABSTRACT: The study explores the efficacy of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil (EO) as a plant based insecticide and its effect on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and antioxidant enzyme system in Sitophilus oryzae and Oryzaephilus surinamensis. GC–MS result revealed 2-methoxy-3-(2-propenyl)-phenol, 1,8-cineole, and camphor as the major component of the… Read more »
Identification and analysis of miRNAs and their targets in ginger using bioinformatics approach
Singh N, Srivastava S, Sharma A Gene, 2015 ABSTRACT: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a large family of endogenous small RNAs derived from the non-protein coding genes. miRNA regulates the gene expression at the post-transcriptional level and plays an important role in plant development. Zingiber officinale is an important medicinal plant having numerous therapeutic properties. Its bioactive… Read more »
Contribution to a Taxonomic Revision of the Sicilian Helichrysum Taxa by PCA Analysis of Their Essential-Oil Compositions
Maggio A, Bruno M, Guarino R, Senatore F, Ilardi V Chemistry & biodiversity, 2016 ABSTRACT: The chemical profile of the essential oils in ten populations of the genus Helichrysum mill. (Asteraceae), collected in the loci classici of the nomenclatural types of the taxa endemic to Sicily, were analyzed. Our results confirm that the analysis of… Read more »
Ultrastructure of Grapefruit Secretory Cavities and Immunocytochemical Localization of (+)-Limonene Synthase
Turner GW, Markus BL International Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015 ABSTRACT: Premise of research. The genus Citrus includes species that are among the most important tree fruit crops. Although fruit juice is the primary product, monoterpenoid essential oil obtained from the peel is an important value-added commodity. Peel monoterpenes are synthesized by subepidermal secretory cavities that… Read more »
Therapeutic switching: from antidermatophytic essential oils to new leishmanicidal products
Houël E, Gonzalez G, Bessière JM, Odonne G, Eparvier V, Deharo E, Stien D Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2015 ABSTRACT: This study examined whether the antidermatophytic activity of essential oils (EOs) can be used as an indicator for the discovery of active natural products against Leishmania amazonensis. The aerial parts of seven plants were… Read more »
De novo assembly and characterization of root transcriptome in two distinct morphotypes of vetiver, Chrysopogon zizaniodes (L.) Roberty
Chakrabarty D, Chauhan PS, Chauhan AS, Indoliya Y, Lavania UC, Nautiyal CS Scientific reports, 2015 ABSTRACT: Vetiver, a perennial C4 grass, has long been known for its multifarious uses in perfumery, medicine and environmental protection. Two distinct vetiver morphotypes have been identified in India, i.e., A. North Indian type characterized by thick and smooth fast… Read more »
Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus cocktail using the synergies of oregano and rosemary essential oils or carvacrol and 1,8-cineole
Honório VG0, Bezerra J, Souza GT, Carvalho RJ, Gomes-Neto NJ, Figueiredo RC, Melo JV, Souza EL, Magnani M Frontiers in microbiology, 2015 ABSTRACT: This study assessed the inhibitory effects of the essential oils (EOs) from Origanum vulgare L. (OVEO) and Rosmarinus officinalis L. (ROEO), as well as of the its majority individual constituents (ICs) carvacrol… Read more »
Essential oils in the management of the donkey louse, Bovicola ocellatus
Ellse L, Sands B, Burden FA, Wall R Equine veterinary journal, 2016 ABSTRACT: REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Chewing lice are widespread and clinically compromising parasites of livestock and equids. Their management is complicated by growing levels of resistance to commonly applied insecticides. Hence, the development of novel approaches to their control is of major clinical… Read more »
Biphasic cardiovascular and respiratory effects induced by β-citronellol
Ribeiro-Filho HV, de Souza Silva CM, de Siqueira RJ, Lahlou S, Dos Santos AA, Magalhães PJ European journal of pharmacology, 2016 ABSTRACT: β-Citronellol is a monoterpene found in the essential oil of various plants with antihypertensive properties. In fact, β-citronellol possesses hypotensive actions due to its vasodilator abilities. Here we aimed to show that β-citronellol… Read more »