The dried flower buds of Jasminum grandiflorum L. are widely consumed as infusion and used in traditional medicine for psychiatric disorders. It is important to have a well-established method for the chemical characterization of J. grandiflorum since there are resemblances with a toxic species, Gelsemium sempervirens (L.) Jaume Saint-Hilaire. HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS(n) analysis allowed identifying six phenolic compounds for the first time. Moreover, the evaluation of in vitro activity against central nervous system (CNS) related enzymes was undertaken for the first time, as well as against reactive species in order to support the efficacy towards CNS disorders.
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Int J Cosmet Sci
December 2024
Ashland Specialties France, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Objective: This study focused on the development of a new-to-world ingredient harnessing the natural potential of fresh Jasminum grandiflorum flowers to self-ferment by its phytobiome revealing flower content. Analytical investigations were conducted to highlight specific phytocompounds generated during the natural fermentation of flowers in comparison to a conventional extraction. The synergy with another extraction technology maximized the generation of biocompounds for an interesting efficacy.
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July 2024
Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. Electronic address:
Background: Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the most critical dose-limiting toxicities associated with radiation therapy for oral cancer which can result in treatment interruption and compromise the quality of the life of cancer patients. Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum) is used in Ayurveda to treat oral conditions like stomatitis and mouth ulcers.
Objective: To test the feasibility of Jati oral gel as an add on therapy in grade 2 radiation-induced oral mucositis.
Planta Med
June 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna, Austria.
Natural raw materials such as essential oils have received more and more attention in recent decades, whether in the food industry, as flavorings and preservatives, or as insecticides and insect repellents. They are, furthermore, very popular as fragrances in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products. In addition, aromatherapy is widely used to complement conventional medicine.
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December 2023
School of Pharmacy and Food Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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August 2023
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Neuroinflammation is considered to have a prominent role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microglia are the resident macrophages of the central nervous system, and modulating microglia activation is a promising strategy to prevent AD. Essential oil of L.
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