The chemical composition of the essential oil isolated from the aerial parts of Teucrium aureo-candidum, an endemic aromatic shrub collected from Moghrar and Djeniene Bourezg in the Nâama region (Algeria), was determined for the first time using GC/FID and GC/MS. A total of 45 constituents were identified, representing 87.73 % of the oil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOnions contain valuable phytochemical compounds, including quercetin derivatives. This study explores the potential of onion extract as a natural additive in chicken patties. The optimized conditions involved sonication at 80% for 5 min with a 75% ethanol concentration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploration of the hydroethanolic extracts from the halophyte , led to the isolation of seven phenolic compounds: gallic acid, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), quercitrin, a mixture of myricetin 3--α-rhamnopyranoside + myricetin 3--L-arabinofuranoside, dihydrokaempferol, pinoresinol, and -N-ferulolyl tyramine. These compounds were assessed for anticancer, anti-influenza A virus, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The results indicated that these compounds do not exhibit toxicity towards healthy cells (WS-1 and MDCK).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study endeavoured to capitalize on prickly pear by-products for the optimization of molasses formulation, targeting elevated antioxidant capacities and superior sugar contents. Through robust statistical modelling, the optimal cooking parameters-temperature (70-80 °C) and duration (60-90 min)-were determined, guided by responses of antioxidant activity and Brix value. A D-Optimal mixture design further delineated the ideal proportions of molasses components (pulp, peel, and seeds).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study delved into the incorporation of wild nettle ( L.) leaves powder with virgin olive oil, exploring its potential to enhance nutritional value and health benefits. The antioxidant, antibacterial, and mineral-enrichment attributes of the resultant nettle-infused olive oil were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFormulating a nanoemulsion (NE) of essential oil (EO) could enhance its efficiency while requiring lower concentrations. F. Muell EO was rich in monoterpenes hydrocarbons.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe amalgamation of garlic's antibacterial potency with olive oil's nutritional benefits provides a natural, effective way to boost health and counters microbial threats. This study explored the antioxidant and antibacterial traits of garlic-enriched virgin olive oil (VOO) samples, focusing on various garlic forms (fresh, oven-dried, freeze-dried). Comparative analysis revealed fresh garlic's highest total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and strongest DPPH scavenging activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Environ Health Res
June 2024
L. is a halophytic medicinal shrub traditionally used in the treatment of liver disorders. Leaf and flower infusions are widely used for anti-diarrheic and anti-inflammatory preparations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current study aimed to evaluate Tunisian Tamarix africana Poir biological activities. In this study, novel biological activities of the shoot extracts related to their phenolics investigated. Secondary metabolite contents, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities of four extracts (hexane, dichloromethane, methanol and water) were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe goal of this study was to determine for the first time the polyphenol content, antioxidant, and gastroprotective properties of the roots and leaves of . TPC considerably varied as a function of organs and solvent nature and ranged from 50 to 284.80 mg GAE/g DW.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe essential oils (EOs) of , and have been screened for their insecticidal activity against , and and for their antimicrobial activity against Gram (+), Gram (-) bacteria and against yeast strain. EO showed good insecticidal activity with 24-h against (LC = 29.7) and against (66.
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January 2024
This study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extracts (EEs) of and . showed the highest values of phenolic compounds. Further, it was shown that EE of displayed the highest DPPH (IC50 = 8.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study provides the fatty acid, tocopherol, phytosterol, and polyphenol profiles of some Mediterranean oils extracted from pumpkin, melon, and black cumin seed oils and those of dietary argan seed oil. Gas chromatography analysis revealed that oleic and linoleic acids were the most abundant fatty acids. Argan and melon seed oils exhibited the highest levels of oleic acid (47.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated composition and toxicity of Thyme EOs against two main stored grain insect pests. Carvacrol was distinguished as a major compound (78.34%).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis research aimed to study the chemical composition of methanolic extract and its biological activities as an antioxidant, and its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activities based on four bioclimatic collection stages. The contents of total phenols, total flavonoids and total tannins were determined. Nine phenolic compounds were identified by LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA comparative study of bioactive lipids extraction from black cumin ( L.) and basil ( L.) seeds using conventional petroleum-based solvent and green solvent 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF) was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo highlight the importance of the spices in the Mediterranean diet, the aim of the paper was to study the essential oil compositions and to clarify the potential differences in the biological activities of the three cardamom species. In the study, we compared the phytochemical profiles and biological activities of essential oils from , and . The oils were analyzed using the GC and GC/MS techniques and were mainly constituted of the oxygenated monoterpenes which represents 71.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, the effects of salinity on growth, fatty acid, essential oil, and phenolic composition of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) seeds as well as the antioxidant activities of their extracts were investigated. Plants were treated with different concentrations of NaCl treatment: 0, 50, 75, and 125 mmoL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study was carried out with the objective to investigate the antibacterial activity of Hertia cheirifolia L. extracts against Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains including Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Bacillus licheniformis, Esherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), Salmonella enterica (CIP 8039) and Salmonella typhimirium. The results of this antibacterial screening showed that the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extracts had the best activity against the tested microorganisms.
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