Thomas A, Mazigo HD, Manjurano A, Morona D, Kweka EJ Parasites & Vectors, 2017 BACKGROUND: Mosquitoes are well-known vectors of many diseases including malaria and lymphatic filariasis. Uses of synthetic insecticides are associated with high toxicity, resistance, environmental pollution and limited alternative, effective synthetic insecticides. This study was undertaken to evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of… Read more »
Acaricidal activity of essential oil of Syzygium aromaticum, hydrolate and eugenol formulated or free on larvae and engorged females of Rhipicephalus microplus
Ferreira FM, Delmonte CC, Novato TLP, Monteiro CMO, Daemon E, Vilela FMP, Amaral MPH Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 2017 ABSTRACT: The cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini, 1888) (Ixodida: Ixodidae), is the most important ectoparasite in cattle-breeding areas and is responsible for severe economic losses. Synthetic acaricides have been used to control this parasite. However, the… Read more »
Clove extract functions as a natural fatty acid synthesis inhibitor and prevents obesity in a mouse model
Ding Y, Gu Z, Wang Y, Wang S, Chen H, Zhang H, Chen W, Chen YQ Food & Function, 2017 ABSTRACT: Numerous medicinal plants have been reported to prevent various chronic diseases. In this study, we screened a new FASN inhibitor-alcohol extract of clove (AEC) using a fast microplate method developed in our laboratory. The major components of AEC were: eugenol (42.27%), acetyl eugenol (29.12%), caryophyllene (15.40%), and… Read more »
The repellent efficacy of eleven essential oils against adult Dermacentor reticulatus ticks
Štefanidesová K, Škultéty Ľ, Sparagano OAE, Špitalská E Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2017 ABSTRACT: Dermacentor reticulatus ticks are among the most important arthropod vectors of zoonotic disease agents in Europe. Eleven essential oils, namely basil (Ocimum basilicum), bergamot (Citrus bergamia), clove bud (Syzygium aromaticum), citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus), creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), lemon-scented… Read more »
An essential oil blend significantly modulates immune responses and the cell cycle in human cell cultures
Han X, Dorsett J, Parker TL Cogent Biology, 2017 ABSTRACT: In the current study, we examined the biological activities of an essential oil blend (EOB) in validated human cell cultures, which model the molecular biology of autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation. EOB is primarily composed of essential oils from wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and… Read more »
An essential oil blend modulates important inflammation- and immune response-related biomarkers in human cell cocultures
Han X, Price R, Parker TL Cogent Medicine, 2017 ABSTRACT: Despite growing scientific evidence that essential oils possess important therapeutic benefits, research on their biological activities in complex human disease models is scarce. To enhance understanding in this regard, we analyzed the biological activities of an essential oil blend (EOB) in validated human cocultures with… Read more »
Effects of clove essential oil and eugenol on quality and browning control of fresh-cut lettuce
Chen X, Ren L, Li M, Qian J, Fan J, Du B Food Chemistry, 2017 ABSTRACT: This study confirmed the inhibitory effects of clove essential oil (CEO) and eugenol (EUG) on the browning and relevant enzymes of fresh-cut lettuce, and examined associated mechanisms by inhibition kinetics and computational docking analysis. Fresh-cut lettuce was treated with… Read more »
Effects of topical and systemic administration of Eugenia caryophyllata buds essential oil on corneal anesthesia and analgesia
Khalilzadeh E, Hazrati R, Saiah GV Research in pharmaceutical sciences, 2016 ABSTRACT: Clinical studies suggest that essential oil of Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove) buds (EOEC) is efficacious in the treatment of dental pain. In the present study, we investigated the analgesic and local anesthetic effects of EOEC and its possible mechanisms of action in acute corneal… Read more »
Biocidal activity of two essential oils on fungi that cause degradation of paper documents
Borrego S, Gomez De Saravia S, Valdes O, Vivar I, Battistoni P, Guiamet P International Journal of Conservation Science, 2016 ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biocidal activity of essential oils of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. and L. M. Perry (nail) and Allium sativum L. (garlic) against different fungal species producing… Read more »
Plants traditionally used as mosquito repellents and the implication for their use in vector control
Tisgratog R, Sanguanpong U, Grieco JP, Ngoen-Kluan R, Chareonviriyaphap T Acta tropica, 2016 ABSTRACT: Numerous plants with insect repelling properties are native to the tropics where they are produced for a wide range of medicinal purposes. In Thailand, these native plant species have a history of use for personal protection against biting insects. From our… Read more »