Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14), P. 1992 - 1992
Published: July 21, 2024
In
recent
years,
essential
oils
(EOs)
have
received
increased
attention
from
the
research
community,
and
EOs
of
cinnamon,
patchouli,
geranium
become
highly
recognized
for
their
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antiviral,
antioxidant
effects.
Due
to
these
properties,
they
valuable
promising
candidates
addressing
worldwide
threat
antimicrobial
resistance
other
diseases.
Simultaneously,
studies
revealed
new
results
regarding
effects
physical
fields
(magnetic
electric)
LASER
(MEL)
exposure
on
seed
germination,
plant
growth,
biomass
accumulation,
yield
composition
EOs.
this
frame,
present
study
aims
investigate
influence
MEL
treatments
EOs,
by
specifically
examining
composition,
activities.
Results
showed
that
magnetic
has
improved
potency
patchouli
EO
against
Biomedical Chromatography,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(3)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Artemisia
campestris
subsp.
(tuguft)
is
a
medicinal
plant
traditionally
used
in
Algerian
medicine.
This
study
investigates
the
chemical
composition
and
bioactivity
of
its
essential
oil
(ACEO).
Gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
analysis
identified
key
compounds,
including
linalyl
acetate
(2.92%),
geranyl
(2.45%),
eucalyptol
(1.38%).
ACEO
demonstrated
significant
antioxidant
activity,
with
IC50
values
11.09
μg/mL
(DPPH),
15.81
(FRAP),
22.70
(β-carotene).
It
also
enhanced
peroxidase
activity
by
82.67
U/g.
The
anti-inflammatory
effects
were
confirmed
an
18.87
μg/mL.
Notably,
silico
molecular
docking
revealed
that
3-cyclopentyl-N-(2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl)
exhibits
strong
binding
affinity
to
phosphoinositide
3-kinase
gamma,
target
for
pancreatic
cancer
therapy,
suggesting
potential
anticancer
activity.
These
findings
underscore
therapeutic
ACEO,
highlighting
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
properties.
AMB Express,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
natural
alternatives
to
synthetic
fungicides
has
prompted
research
into
products
like
essential
oils
postharvest
disease
management.
This
study
investigated
the
antifungal,
antioxidant,
cytotoxic,
and
genotoxic
potential
of
oil
mixtures
derived
from
oregano,
rosemary,
mint
against
Penicillium
digitatum
,
predominant
fungal
pathogen
causing
green
mold
in
orange
fruits.
P.
NPAGRASU
2024
was
isolated
identified
as
most
abundant
species
(60.2%)
infected
oranges.
It
deposited
GenBank
with
gene
accession
number
PP930644
MIRCEN
culture
collection
EMCC
358874.
antimicrobial
activity
individual
evaluated,
oregano
exhibiting
highest
antifungal
(inhibition
zone
diameter
4.2
cm)
.
L-optimal
mixture
design
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
optimization
revealed
a
highly
effective
(Run
8)
comprising
46.26%
53.74%
99.65%
actual
growth
reduction.
demonstrated
potent
antioxidant
activity,
reaching
approximately
75%
DPPH
radical
scavenging
at
3.125
mg/mL.
Cytotoxicity
assessment
using
MTT
assay
showed
morphological
changes
reduced
cell
viability
liver
cells
treated
PEOs
300
µg/mL.
However,
optimized
did
not
induce
significant
chromosomal
aberrations
compared
control,
suggesting
minimal
effects.
In
vivo,
evaluation
on
oranges
60%
inhibition
by
1%
(v/v)
7
days.
Histological
analysis
indicated
low
toxicity
tested
concentration
(1%
mixture).
GC-MS
major
compounds
cavarcol,
caryophyllene,
eucalyptol,
phenols
levomenthol
oil,
contributing
its
bioactivities.
demonstrates
eco-friendly
control.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 146 - 146
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Bacterial
resistance
to
antibiotics
is
a
major
problem
in
healthcare,
complicated
by
the
ability
of
bacteria
form
biofilms.
Complementary
therapy
for
infectious
diseases
can
rely
on
natural
substances
with
antibacterial
activity,
e.g.,
essential
oils
and
honeys.
The
aim
study
was
investigate
effects
linden
chestnut
honeys,
lavender
oil,
their
combinations
against
multidrug-resistant
otitis
media
pathogens
Haemophilus
influenzae,
H.
parainfluenzae,
Moraxella
catarrhalis,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Streptococcus
pneumoniae.
efficacy
these
compared
each
other
used
clinical
practice.
Methods:
Microscopic
pollen
analysis
physicochemical
traits
were
confirm
botanical
origin
honey
samples.
antibiotic
sensitivity
tested
disk
diffusion
assay.
Minimum
inhibitory
concentrations
determined
using
microdilution
A
24
h
immature
biofilm
eradication
test
performed
crystal
violet
checkerboard
titration
method.
DNA
release
damaged
bacterial
cells
measured
membrane
degradation
Results:
Lavender
oil
displayed
more
potent
activity
However,
honey–essential
showed
higher
inhibition
rates
eradication,
P.
aeruginosa
being
most
resistant
bacterium.
combined
use
resulted
degree
shorter
time,
synergistic
effect
proven
titration.
Conclusions:
combination
or
shown
be
effective
formed
M.
S.
