Carvone is a monoterpene that is present in spearmint (Mentha spicata) and caraway (Carum carvi) essential oils and has been shown to have anticonvulsant effects, likely through the blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels, and anxiolytic-like effects. Considering that some anticonvulsants that blocked voltage-gated sodium channels (e.g., sodium valproate and carbamazepine) exert clinical anti...

Effect of Colchicine on Polyploidy Induction and Morphophysiological Characteristics Ajowan (Carum copticum L.) Population Sistan Geographical Area

This study was conducted to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Carum copticum essential oil (Ajowan EO) against Listeria monocytogenes in fish model system. Ajowan EO chemical composition was determined by gas chromatography/mass spectral analysis and the highest concentration of Carum copticum essential oil without any significant changes on sensory properties of kutum fish (Rutilus frisii k...

AIMS There are many biological investigations for determining an effective cure for the dysfunction of gastrointestinal tracts, using herbal medicine. It has been reported that Carum Copticum is a bactericidal agent and possesses anticholinergic, antihistaminic and b-adrenergic stimulatory effects in some tissues. However, these effects of Carum Copticum on mechanical activities of isolated int...

carum carvi l. (apiaceae family) or caraway is a common household plant grown around the world including iran. caraway fruits are used as flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and have various traditional uses in ethnomedicine. anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antimicrobial, antioxidant , carminative and immunomodulatory properties of caraway suggest that it might exert beneficial effects on i...