Essential Oil Characterization of Thymus vulgaris from Various Geographical Locations

Satyal P, Murray BL , McFeeters RL, Setzer WN Foods, 2016 ABSTRACT: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is a commonly used flavoring agent and medicinal herb. Several chemotypes of thyme, based on essential oil compositions, have been established, including (1) linalool; (2) borneol; (3) geraniol; (4) sabinene hydrate; (5) thymol; (6) carvacrol, as well as a… Read more »

Fruit yield, fatty and essential oils content genetics in coriander

K Mostafa, D Hamid, JJ Mokhtar, CT Jack Industrial Crops and Products, 2016 ABSTRACT: Some regions of the world suffers of drought which affects plant behavior regarding biochemical and yield responses. This study aimed to estimate the general and specific combining abilities of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) by analyzing its fruit yield, essential oil content… 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 »

Thymol reduces oxidative stress, aortic intimal thickening, and inflammation-related gene expression in hyperlipidemic rabbits

Yua YM, Chaob TY, Changb WC, Changb MJ, Leea MF Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 2016 ABSTRACT: Atherosclerosis plays a key role in the development of cardiovascular diseases, and is often associated with oxidative stress and local inflammation. Thymol, a major polyphenolic compound in thyme, exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we… Read more »

Use of cloves and cinnamon essential oil to inactivate Listeria monocytogenes in ground beef at freezing and refrigeration temperatures

Khalequea MA, Keyaa CA, Hasana KN, Hoquec MM, Inatsud Y, Barib ML LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2016 ABSTRACT: The need for better control of foodborne pathogens has been of paramount importance in recent years as one of the major concerns to ensure food safety. This study was aimed to determine whether Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)… Read more »

An effect of peppermint herb (Mentha piperita L.) pressing on physico-chemical parameters of the resulting product

U Sadowska, A Żabińskia, A Szumnyb, K Dziadekc Industrial Crops and Products, 2016 ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of peppermint herb pressure agglomeration process on biologically active compounds’ content, antioxidant activity, resulting product compaction, and color of the new form of mint tea infusions. The separated fractions of mint… Read more »

Plasma membrane damage contributes to antifungal activity of citronellal against Penicillium digitatum

W Yalan, OuYang Q, Tao N Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2016 ABSTRACT: The antifungal activity of citronellal, a typical terpenoid of plant essential oils, against Penicllium digitatum and the possible action mode involved were investigated. Results showed that the mycelial growth and spores’ germination of P. digitatum were inhibited by citronellal in a… Read more »

Composition of Volatile Oil and Methanolic Extract of Jordanian Melissa Officinals L. and Actions Againsthuman Cancer Cell Lines

Barakat SA, Hudaib M, EL-asadand N, Burns DT Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 2016 ABSTRACT: The essential oil of Jordanian  Melissa officinalis L. were obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed by Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry. Components representing 96.40%  of the total oil were identified. The methanolic extract and the volatile oil of Melissa officinalisL, were tested… Read more »

Melaleuca alternifolia anthelmintic activity in gerbils experimentally infected by Haemonchus contortus

Grando TH, Baldissera MD, Gressler LT, de Sá MF, Bortoluzzi BN, Schafer AS, Ebling RC, Raffin RP, Santos RC, Stefani LM, Vaucher R, Leal ML, Monteiro SG Experimental Parasitology, 2016 ABSTRACT: Gastrointestinal parasites are one of the biggest health problems faced in sheep, mainly due to their pathogenicity and resistance to drugs used to control… Read more »

The protective effects of carvacrol and thymol against paracetamol-induced toxicity on human hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines (HepG2)

Palabiyik SS, Karakus E, Halici Z, Cadirci E, Bayir Y, Ayaz G, Cinar I Human & experimental toxicology, 2016 ABSTRACT: Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose could induce liver damage and lead to acute liver failure. The treatment of APAP overdoses could be improved by new therapeutic strategies. Thymus spp., which has many beneficial effects and has been… Read more »