The essential oil produced from the seed of Anethum graveolens L. (Umbelliferae) was tested in vitro and in vivo anti-Candida activity. The microbroth dilution method was used in the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), according to M27-A3 of the guidelines of the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI). And then, efficacy evaluation of essential oil in the prophylaxis and treatmen...

BACKGROUND Anethum graveolens Linn., Foeniculum vulgare Mill. and Trachyspermum ammi L. are widely used traditional medicinal plants to treat various ailments. To provide a scientific basis to traditional uses of these plants, their aqueous and organic seed extracts, as well as isolated phytoconstituents were evaluated for their antibacterial potential. METHODS Antibacterial activity of aqueo...

The percentage of overweight and obese person has increased markedly since several decays. Obesity is associated with increased risked factor for many diseases such as, diabetes, heart complications, arthritis and certain types of cancer. Feeding behavior is in controlled by a major interaction between central nervous system and many organs of the body. The role of serotonin (5-HT) in feeding b...

The purpose of this study was to examine in vitro the herbicidal effect an essential oil dill (Anethum graveolens) on germination and early seedling growth two parasitic flowering plants genus Cuscuta (Cuscuta campestris C. epithymum), as well its phytotoxic impact host (alfalfa red clover). Chemical analysis extracted from leaves flowers showed that carvone (51.69%) limonene (39.88%) predomina...