Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is one of the most consumed spices worldwide. In this study, seeds obtained from India, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Türkiye (Denizli) were used as materials. Different parameters including essential oil content (%), composition fixed fatty acid colour values (l, a, b), total phenolic substance (mg GAE/g dry herb) flavonoid CE/g determined. Result showed tha...

Background and objectives: Cuminum cyminum from Apiaceae family is a common medicinal plant. The fruits of this plant are the second most popular spice after Piper nigrum in the world. It is used in cooking as flavoring and also it has been used for treatment of toothache, epilepsy, diarrhea,emphysema and gastrointestinal problems in Iranian traditional medici...

Diabetic patients are at risk of acquiring infections. Chronic low-grade inflammation is an important factor in the pathogenesis of diabetic complication. Diabetes causes generation of reactive oxygen species that increases oxidative stress, which may play a role in the development of complications as immune-deficiency and bacterial infection. The study aimed to investigate the role of a natura...

Background and Purpose Candidaalbicans is the most common cause of candidal infections. Various studies have shown drug resistance among C. albicans isolates; thus, it is necessary to discover replacement treatments for Candida infections. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of different essential oils against azoles-resistant and azoles-susceptible isolates. Materials and Methods ...