Search Results for: monoterpenes

Chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and Antiproliferative activities of essential oil of Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) from Algerian Saharan atlas

Bardaweel SK, Bakchiche B, Alsalamat HA, Rezzoug M, Gherib A, Flamini G, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018 ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Mentha spicata (M. spicata) is a member of Lamiaceae that spreads mainly in the temperate and sub-temperate zones of the world. It is considered as a rich source of essential oils, which is widely used… Read more »

Antimycobacterial potential of the juniper berry essential oil in tap water

Peruč D, Gobin I, Abram M, Broznić D, Svalina T, Štifter S, Staver MM, Tićac B Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada I Toksikologiju, 2018 ABSTRACT: Mycobacterium avium complex-related diseases are often associated with poorly maintained hot water systems. This calls for the development of new control strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the… Read more »

Terpenes, Phenylpropanoids, Sulfur and Other Essential Oil Constituents as Inhibitors of Cholinesterases

Politeo O, Burcul F, Blazevic I, Radan M Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018 ABSTRACT: Essential oils constituents are a diverse family of low molecular weight organic compounds with comprehensive biological activity. According to their chemical structure these active compounds can be divided into four major groups: terpenes, terpenoids, phenylpropenes, and “others”. In addition, they may contain… Read more »

Antifungal activities of the essential oil and its fractions rich in sesquiterpenes from leaves of Casearia sylvestris Sw

Pereira FG, Marquete R., Domingos LT, Rocha MEN, Ferreira-Pereira A, Mansur E, Moiera DL Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias, 2017 ABSTRACT: Casearia genus (Salicaceae) is found in sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world and comprises about 160-200 species. It is a medicinal plant used in South America, also known as “guaçatonga”, “erva-de-tiú”, “cafezinho-do-mato”…. Read more »

Repellency potential of essential oils against housefly, Musca domestica L.

Chauhan N, Malik A, Sharma S. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017 ABSTRACT: In present study, the essential oils such as Mentha piperita (mentha oil, M.O), Cymbopogan citratus (lemongrass oil, LG.O), Citrus sinensis (orange oil, O.O), and Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus oil, E.O) were evaluated for repellency against housefly (Musca domestica) in a specially designed chamber. Further, to… Read more »

Neurotoxic Effects of Linalool and β-Pinene on Tribolium castaneum Herbst.

Pajaro-Castro N, Caballero-Gallardo K, Olivero-Verbel J Molecules, 2017 ABSTRACT: Effective, ethical pest control requires the use of chemicals that are highly specific, safe, and ecofriendly. Linalool and β-pinene occur naturally as major constituents of the essential oils of many plant species distributed throughout the world, and thus meet these requirements. These monoterpenes were tested as repellents against Tribolium… Read more »

Chemical composition of the essential oils isolated from peel of three citrus species and their mosquitocidal activity against Culex pipiens

Badawy MEI, Taktak NEM, El-Aswad AF Natural Product Research, 2017 ABSTRACT: Three essential oils (EOs) were isolated from the peel of citrus fruits Citrus reticulata L., Citrus reticulata chinase Blanco and Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Family: Rutaceae) and evaluated against Culex pipiens L.1758 (Family: Culicidae). Chemical composition indicated that the EOs were rich in essential phytochemicals including… Read more »

Essential Oils’ Chemical Characterization and Investigation of Some Biological Activities: A Critical Review

Dhifi W, Bellili S, Jazi S, Bahloul N, Mnif W Medicines (Basel), 2017 ABSTRACT: This review covers literature data summarizing, on one hand, the chemistry of essential oils and, on the other hand, their most important activities. Essential oils, which are complex mixtures of volatile compounds particularly abundant in aromatic plants, are mainly composed of terpenes biogenerated… Read more »

Chemical composition, enantiomeric analysis, AEDA sensorial evaluation and antifungal activity of the essential oil from the Ecuadorian plant Lepechinia mutica Benth (Lamiaceae)

Ramírez J, Gilardoni G, Jácome M, Montesinos J, Rodolfi M, Guglielminetti ML, Cagliero C, Bicchi C, Vidari G Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2017 ABSTRACT: This study describes the GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-O, and enantioselective GC analysis of the essential oil hydrodistilled from leaves of Lepechinica mutica (Lamiaceae), collected in Ecuador. GC-FID and GC-MS analyses allowed the characterization and quantification… Read more »

Chemical composition of Mentha pulegium and Rosmarinus officinalis essential oils and their antileishmanial, antibacterial and antioxidant activities

Bouyahya A, Et-Touys A, Bakri Y, Talbaui A, Fellah H, Abrini J, Dakka N Microbial Pathogenesis, 2017 ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was the determination of the chemical composition of Mentha pulegium L. and Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oilsand the evaluation of their antileishmanial, antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Essential oils (EOs) were isolated using steam distillation and the chemical… Read more »