Species (Lamiaceae) as a Valuable Source of Volatile Compounds: GC-MS Profiling and Investigation of In Vitro Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Activities.

Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in the study of medicinal and aromatic plants, due to their therapeutic properties that correlate with the presence of different active compounds. species (sp.) are aromatic plants that belong to the Lamiaceae family, originating from North America and East Asia.

Species: A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemical Composition and Therapeutic Properties.

The genus is part of the family and is native to North America, while one species, (), is native to East Asia. A review on the phytochemistry and bioactivity of genus was last performed in 2014. Since then, a lot of progress has been made on the characterization of the phytochemical and pharmacological profiles of species.

New Approaches on the Anti-Inflammatory and Cardioprotective Properties of Tincture.

The present research investigated the in vivo anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective activities, as well as the antioxidant potential of tincture (TOT), in relation to the polyphenolic composition. Chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques were used to determine the polyphenolic profile of TOT and the antioxidant activity was preliminarily assessed in vitro by DPPH• and FRAP spectrophotometric methods. The in vivo anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective activities were studied in rat turpentine-induced inflammation and in rat isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction (MI) models.

L. Salisb. () as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Polyphenols: HPLC Profile, In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential.

species are often used in traditional medicine as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, wound-healing and antimicrobial agents. Still, the bioactive compounds and biological activities of some species have not been studied. The present work aimed to investigate the polyphenolic profile and the biological properties of L.

Biologically Active Species Extracts Modulate Supportive Processes for Cancer Cell Development.

species have been used in traditional medicine for their diuretic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and hepatoprotective properties. The phytochemical profile and anticancer potential of three sp. (, and ) from Romania was investigated.

Comparative Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Different Extracts of Traditionally Used Romanian L. and L. (Lamiaceae).

Several species are used in Romanian folk medicine for their antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, to treat pain, fever or arthritis. Still, the active compounds responsible for these effects and their mechanism of action are scarcely known. This research was designed to investigate the phytochemical profile (e.

Development of a NIR Method for the In-Line Quantification of the Total Polyphenolic Content: A Study Applied on L. Dry Extract Obtained in a Fluid Bed Process.

This study describes an innovative near-infrared (NIR) process monitoring method for the quantification of the total polyphenolic content (TPC) of dry extracts. The dry extract was obtained in a fluidized bed processor, by spraying and adsorbing a liquid extract onto an inert powder support. NIR spectra were recorded continuously during the extract's spraying process.

Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Traditionally Used Romanian (Murray) Benth. ("Nobleman's Beard" - Barba Împăratului).

In the Romanian folk medicine, aerial parts of ("nobleman's beard," Romanian - "barba boierului" or "avrămească" or "creştinească") are traditionally used as galactagogue and anti-inflammatory agents. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition (polyphenols, iridoids, and phytosterols), antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of different extracts of aerial parts. The major identified bioactive compounds were rutin, 8--acetylharpagide and β-sitosterol.

Molecular-trapping in Emulsion's Monolayer: A New Strategy for Production and Purification of Bioactive Saponins.

Saponins from defatted root-extract of Securidaca longipedunculata were systematically entrapped in emulsion monolayer-barrier and finally recovered in pure form through demulsification. First, their molecules were dispersed in water to engineer a monomolecular film architecture, via self-assembly. Emulsifying with ethyl-ether resulted in swollen micelles and engendered phase-inversion and phase-separation, by disrupting the thermodynamic equilibrium.

HPLC/MS analysis of polyphenols, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Artabotrys hildebrandtii O. Hffm. extracts.

The purpose of this work was to evaluate chemical constituents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Artabotrys hildebrandtii, an endemic medicinal plant from Madagascar. Ethanol extracts from the leaves and stem bark were tested to evaluate DPPH free radical scavenging, using butylated hydroxytoluene and quercetin as standard antioxidants. An high-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry method was developed to investigate the presence of phenolic compounds in the studied samples; gentisic acid, chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, rutin, quercitrin, quercetol, apigenin and luteolin were identified.

Comparative studies on polyphenolic composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Schisandra chinensis leaves and fruits.

The aim of this paper was to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and the polyphenolic content of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. leaves and fruits.

Chemical constituents of three Allium species from Romania.

The aim of this work was to study the chemical composition of Allium obliquum L., A. senescens L.

Chemical composition of the essential oil of Salvia officinalis L. from Romania.

Unlabelled: The quantitative and qualitative analysis of essential oils obtained from Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) cultivated in Romania is reported in this paper.

Material And Methods: The essential oils were obtained from fresh and dried material harvested from plants cultivated in Cluj (Romania) and from 2 commercial samples, by hydrodistillation.

Determination of some polyphenolic compounds from Allium species by HPLC-UV-MS.

Five Allium species (Allium obliquum L., A. senescens L.

Pharmacognostic research on Viola tricolor L. (Violaceae).

Unlabelled: In this study we analyzed the chemical composition and we evaluated the diuretic activity of aerial parts of V. tricolor L.

Material And Methods: For saponins and mucilages we have performed gravimetric methods, whereas for carotenoids, spectrophotometric determinations and HPLC analysis were performed.

Effects of Ocimum basilicum L. extract on experimental acute inflammation.

Unlabelled: Our study investigated the effects of Ocimum basilicum L. tincture (1:10) in acute inflammation induced with turpentine oil (i.m.

Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of alcoholic extract from Viola tricolor.

Aim: Evaluation of anti-inflammatory actions of Viola tricolor aerial parts tincture.

Material And Method: The anti-inflammatory activity of the tincture from Viola tricolor aerial parts was tested in acute inflammation induced with oil of turpentine (i.m.

Effects of Salvia officinalis L. extract on experimental acute inflammation.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Salvia officinalis L. tincture on acute inflammation induced with oil of turpentine.

Materials And Methods: Oil of turpentine (i.