In this study, the relationship among four species of Polygonum (including P. hyrcanicum (three samples), P. persicaria, P. avicular, and P. hydropiper) was investigated by GC profiling. Furthermore, the major compounds of the ethylic ether extract of P. hyrcanicum were identified by GC/MS as: α-bisabolol (17.5%), cedrol (15.9%), sesquisabinene hydra...

One of the most important aromatic plants is Pimpinella anisum. The genus Pimpinella contains 23 species that are found wild in different regions of Iran. Pimpinella eriocarpa is distributed in south and west of Iran. In this research, the oil composition of P. eriocarpa was studied. Essential oils were isolated by hydro-distillation from the arial parts and seeds of Pimpinella eriocarpa indivi...

Four essential oils in two concentrations (50 and 100%) of thyme, Thymus vulgaris; Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum; Lemon grass, Cymbopagon flexuosus; Anise, Pimpinella anisum and formic acid (65%) were used against varroa mite, Varroa destructor infesting honey bee colonies. Results show that, formic acid and the highest concentration (100%) of tested essential oils caused effective control of...

BACKGROUND Hot flashes are the most common symptoms experienced by women around the time of menopause. Many women are interested in herbal medicines because of fear of side effects of hormone therapy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of Iranian herbal medicines in alleviating hot flashes. MATERIALS AND METHODS MEDLINE (1966 to January 2015), Scopus...

Despite recent advances in food production technology, food-borne diseases (FBD) remain a challenging public health concern. In several countries, including Brazil, Clostridium perfringens is among the five main causative agents of food-borne diseases. The present study determines antimicrobial activities of essential oils of six condiments commonly used in Brazil, viz., Ocimum basilicum L. (ba...

BACKGROUND This study was conducted to identify medicinal plants and spices used for medicine by the community of Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt. METHODS Ethnobotanical data from local people was collected using direct interviews and a semi-structured questionnaire. RESULTS Forty-eight plant species belonging to twenty-seven families and forty-seven genera were encountered during the study. Their ...

Background Acute menopausal syndrome especially hot flashes, is one of the most common gynecological problems during menopause. Due to the side effects of hormone therapy, herbal and complementary medicines are always of immense interest to people in the treatment and management of the symptoms and complications of menopause. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms a...