The essential oils obtained from different officinal plants of Lebanon, belonging to the Magnoliophyta division, have been tested for their antiproliferative activity on human erythroleukemic K562 cells. Satureja montana showed the most interesting biological activity in inhibiting the cell growth and inducing erythroid differentiation of K562 cells. The essential oil of Satureja montana was th...

Abstract Tuta absoluta , an invasive pinworm characterized by high reproductive potential and adaptation to different agroecological conditions, cause serious damage tomato crops. Chemical control with synthetic insecticides is widely used this pest, although pesticides exhibit side effects on non-target organisms negatively impact the environment, occurrence of resistance some active substance...

In this work in vitro culture conditions for three species belonging to the Labiatae family were studied. In particular, a micropropagation protocol of Lavandino cv Grosso (Lavandula officinalis Chaix × Lavandula latifolia Villars) was developed. As regards this species it was verified that the hyperhydricity symptoms of axillary shoots were related to the agar concentration in the culture medi...

Ever since ancient times, Allium species have played a significant role in the human diet, traditional medicine for treatment of many ailments, and officinal as supplemental ingredient. The major metabolites alliums, well their antioxidant antimicrobial properties, with an emphasis on most represented Balkan region, are discussed this review. Due to its richness endemic species, region is consi...

Analysis of common volatile constituents between herbal pair (HP) Ephedra sinica Stapf (ESS)-Zingiber officinal Rosc (ZOR)and its single herb was performed by the method of GC-MS and alternative moving window factor analysis (AMWFA). Identification of the compounds was also assisted by comparison of temperature-programmed retention indices (PTRIs) on the OV-1 column with authentic samples. AMWF...

Analysis of common volatile constituents between herbal pair (HP) Ephedra sinica Stapf (ESS)-Zingiber officinal Rosc (ZOR)and its single herb was performed by the method of GC-MS and alternative moving window factor analysis (AMWFA). Identification of the compounds was also assisted by comparison of temperature-programmed retention indices (PTRIs) on the OV-1 column with authentic samples. AMWF...

There are various human diseases caused by Vibrio species which are pathogenic in nature these diseases are mainly water-borne. In this case “To Study the Therapeutic Role of Indian Spices In The Treatment Of Gastrointestinal Disease Caused By Vibrio Species”. I have chosen fifteen types of Indian spices which are as follows Amomum subulatum, Brassica nigra, Capsicum annuum, Cinnamomum tamala, ...