Phytochemical variations among four distinct varieties of Indian cardamom Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton.
Abstract
Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton prestigiously called as Indian cardamom and is mostly cultivated in south India at higher altitudes ranging from 900 to 1400 msl. The chemical composition of dry capsules essential oil of the four distinct varieties was chemo-profiled by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Results revealed a higher concentration of major monoterpene 1, 8-Cineole ranging between 28.94% and 34.91% in PV 1 and PV 2 varieties respectively. Other monoterpenes like α-Pinene, Sabinene, Linalool, α-Terpineol and Nerol were present considerable quantities in all of the four carda...
Source: Natural Product Research - January 19, 2019 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ashokkumar K, Murugan M, Dhanya MK, Raj S, Kamaraj D Tags: Nat Prod Res Source Type: research
An efficient nucleic acids extraction protocol for Elettaria cardamomum
In this study, a highly efficient DNA and RNA extraction protocol for cryopreserved samples from small cardamom plant was developed with modification in the CTAB and SDS method for DNA and RNA, respectively, with the inclusion of 2% ascorbic acid. DNA isolated by this method is highly suitable for PCR, restriction digestion and RAPD analysis. The RNA extraction method described here represent the presence of plant mRNA, small RNAs and viral RNA and, the isolated RNA proved amenable for RT-PCR and amplification of small and viral RNA. Nucleic acids extraction protocol developed here will be useful to develop genetic marker ...
Source: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology - November 30, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 23, Pages 2818: Chemical and Biological Evaluation of Essential Oils from Cardamom Species
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Vincenzo De Feo
To highlight the importance of the spices in the Mediterranean diet, the aim of the paper was to study the essential oil compositions and to clarify the potential differences in the biological activities of the three cardamom species. In the study, we compared the phytochemical profiles and biological activities of essential oils from Elettaria cardamomum, Aframomum corrorima and Amomum subulatum. The oils were analyzed using the GC and GC/MS techniques and were mainly constituted of the oxygenated monoterpenes which represents 71.4%, 63.0%, and 51.0% of all compounds detected in E. cardamomum,...
Source: Molecules - October 30, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Emira Noumi Mejdi Snoussi Mousa M. Alreshidi Punchappady-Devasya Rekha Kanekar Saptami Lucia Caputo Laura De Martino Luc éia Fatima Souza Kamel Msaada Emilia Mancini Guido Flamini Abdulbasit Al-sieni Vincenzo De Feo Tags: Article Source Type: research
Effects of Complementary Medicine on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
In this study, 31 clinical trials assessing NVP were conducted on Iranian pregnant women. After removing ten articles, 21 articles with scores3 and higher, according to Jedad criteria, were assessed. Out of 21 papers, 10 papers were about ginger, one was about cardamom, one was about lemon, two were about peppermint aromatherapy, six were about pericardium 6 (P6) acupressure, and one article about KID21 acupressure. Most studies have demonstrated a positive effect on reducing NVP; however, no adverse effect was reported. According to the results of this review, the majority of methods employed were effective in reducing th...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - August 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Thermo-oxidative decomposition of lime, bergamot and cardamom essential oils
Publication date: Available online 9 August 2018Source: Journal of Analytical and Applied PyrolysisAuthor(s): E. Jakab, M. Blazsó, E. Barta-Rajnai, B. Babinszki, Z. Sebestyén, Zs. Czégény, J. Nicol, P. Clayton, K. McAdam, C. LiuAbstractThe thermal decomposition of three essential oils has been studied at 300 °C, using a 9% oxygen in nitrogen atmosphere, to mimic the thermal environment of flavours under low-temperature tobacco heating conditions. The starting compositions of the lime, bergamot and cardamom oils were determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The thermo-oxidative decomposition was ev...
Source: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis - August 10, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Amelioration of DENA-induced oxidative stress in rat kidney and brain by the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): Nihal M. Elguindy, Galila A. Yacout, Eman F. El AzabAbstractThe goal of the present work was to study the protective role of the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced oxidative stress in the kidney and brain of rats in comparison with geraniol, a pure compound as one of the main components of cardamom essential oil. Geraniol or cardamom essential oil was orally administered every day (100 and 200 mg/kg) for 1 week before DENA administration and...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research
Production from both wild harvest and cultivation: The cross-border Swertia chirayita (Gentianaceae) trade
Publication date: 28 October 2018Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 225Author(s): A.B. Cunningham, J.A. Brinckmann, U. Schippmann, D. PyakurelAbstractEthnopharmacological relevanceSwertia chirayita is the most widely traded species in a genus of 150 species, many of which are used in traditional medicine. S. chirayita is used mainly in Ayurvedic and Tibetan systems of medicine and the homoeopathic system of medicine as well as in regional folk medicine. Primarily wild collected, with some cultivation. S. chirayita is traded as a medicinal substance and exported in the forms of dried whole plant or extract of whol...
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - July 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Amelioration of DENA-induced oxidative stress in rat kidney and brain by the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2018Source: Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesAuthor(s): Nihal M. Elguindy, Galila A. Yacout, Eman F. El AzabAbstractThe goal of the present work was to study the protective role of the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced oxidative stress in the kidney and brain of rats in comparison with geraniol, a pure compound as one of the main components of cardamom essential oil. Geraniol or cardamom essential oil was orally administered every day (100 and 200 mg/kg) for 1 week before DENA administration and...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research
Production from both wild harvest and cultivation: The cross-border Swertia chirayita (Gentianaceae) trade
Publication date: 28 October 2018 Source:Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 225 Author(s): A.B. Cunningham, J.A. Brinckmann, U. Schippmann, D. Pyakurel Ethnopharmacological relevance Swertia chirayita is the most widely traded species in a genus of 150 species, many of which are used in traditional medicine. S. chirayita is used mainly in Ayurvedic and Tibetan systems of medicine and the homoeopathic system of medicine as well as in regional folk medicine. Primarily wild collected, with some cultivation. S. chirayita is traded as a medicinal substance and exported in the forms of dried whole plant or extract of who...
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - July 4, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Dohra- a mixture of potent carcinogens.
This study was undertaken to provide information on dohra by searching through literature and also through a survey in three areas of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.
Methods: The information on dohra was collected through literature search, study tour to different areas of UP, where group discussions with dohra vendors and with community members of different age group were done to obtain information.
Results: Dohra was prepared by the users for their personal use or prepared by small-scale industry for sale. It was available mostly in betel shops or any other store/kiosks and was also available in special dohra ...
Source: Indian J Med Res - July 1, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Sharma V, Nandan A, Shukla AK, Chandra A, Kaushik R, Sinha DN, Mehrotra R Tags: Indian J Med Res Source Type: research
Synthesis and Study of the Antimalarial Cardamom Peroxide.
Abstract
A full account of our previously disclosed synthesis of the monoterpene dimer cardamom peroxide is reported. Inspired by hypotheses regarding the potential biosynthetic origins of this natural product, several unproductive routes are also reported. The chemical reactivity of this structurally unique metabolite in the presence of iron(II) sources is also reported as is its antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates from several Cambodian provinces.
PMID: 30319159 [PubMed] (Source: Tetrahedron)
Source: Tetrahedron - June 28, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Hu X, Lim P, Fairhurst RM, Maimone TJ Tags: Tetrahedron Source Type: research
Cross-reactivity by botanicals used in dietary supplements and spices using the multiplex xMAP food allergen detection assay (xMAP FADA).
Abstract
Food allergies affect some 15 million Americans. The only treatment for food allergies is a strict avoidance diet. To help ensure the reliability of food labels, analytical methods are employed; the most common being enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). However, the commonly employed ELISAs are single analyte-specific and cannot distinguish between false positives due to cross-reactive homologous proteins; making the method of questionable utility for regulatory purposes when analyzing for unknown or multiple food allergens. Also, should the need arise to detect additional analytes, extens...
Source: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry - June 18, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Pedersen RO, Nowatzke WL, Cho CY, Oliver KG, Garber EAE Tags: Anal Bioanal Chem Source Type: research
Using DNA barcoding to detect adulteration in different herbal plant-based products in the United Arab Emirates: Proof of concept and validation.
Authors: Mosa KA, Soliman S, El-Keblawy A, Ali MA, Hassan HA, Tamim AAB, Al-Ali MM
Abstract
Commercially available herbal and medicinal plants-based products are susceptible to substitution or contamination with other unlabeled or undesired materials. This will reduce the quality of the product, and may lead to intoxication and allergy. DNA Barcoding is a molecular technology that allows the identification of plant materials at the species level, by sequencing short stretches of standardized gene sequences from nuclear or organelle genome in an easy, rapid, accurate and cost-effective manner. The aim of th...
Source: Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture - April 11, 2018 Category: Food Science Tags: Recent Pat Food Nutr Agric Source Type: research
Amelioration of DENA-induced oxidative stress in rat kidney and brain by the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2018 Source:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): Nihal M. Elguindy, Galila A. Yacout, Eman F. El Azab The goal of the present work was to study the protective role of the essential oil of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced oxidative stress in the kidney and brain of rats in comparison with geraniol, a pure compound as one of the main components of cardamom essential oil. Geraniol or cardamom essential oil was orally administered every day (100 and 200 mg/kg) for 1 week before DENA administration and ...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - March 25, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research
