Morphological characterization of pollens from three Apiaceae species and their ingestion by twelve-spotted lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).
Abstract
Larvae and adults of certain species of predator lady beetles feed on pollen, guaranteeing their survival, and at times, reproduction in the absence of preferred prey. Palynology, therefore, may contribute in the investigation of botanical families visited by these predators in order to obtain this floral resource. There are records of the visitation of Apiaceae flowers byColeomegilla maculata DeGeer, 1775 (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae), but not the ingestion of their pollen grains by this lady beetle. The external morphology of pollen grains of three Apiaceae aromatic species (Anethum graveolens L.,...
Source: Braz J Biol - April 18, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: D'Ávila VA, Aguiar-Menezes EL, Gonçalves-Esteves V, Mendonça CB, Pereira RN, Santos TM Tags: Braz J Biol Source Type: research
Review of Scientific Evidence of Medicinal Convoy Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine.
This study reviewed some convoy drugs presented in TPM, their biological effects, and their probable interactions with main drugs, considering the increased absorption through inhibition of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux function, bioavailability-enhancing effects, and decreased metabolism of the main drug using electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar in November and December, 2013. Recent studies have proven the beneficial effects of Crocus sativus L. (saffron) and camphor on the heart and brain, the cerebral therapeutic effects of Asarum europaeum (hazelwort), the hepatoprotective e...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - April 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Dietary supplements for dysmenorrhoea.
CONCLUSIONS: There is no high quality evidence to support the effectiveness of any dietary supplement for dysmenorrhoea, and evidence of safety is lacking. However for several supplements there was some low quality evidence of effectiveness and more research is justified.
PMID: 27000311 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - March 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pattanittum P, Kunyanone N, Brown J, Sangkomkamhang US, Barnes J, Seyfoddin V, Marjoribanks J Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research
Lipid Lowering Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Anethum graveolens L. and Dill Tablet in High Cholesterol Fed Hamsters.
Conclusion. Dill extract and dill tablet showed potential hypocholesterolemic properties in hamsters by inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase activity.
PMID: 26823981 [PubMed] (Source: Cholesterol)
Source: Cholesterol - January 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cholesterol Source Type: research
Toxic potentials of ten herbs commonly used for aphrodisiac effect in Turkey.
CONCLUSION: These results might be useful in determining the toxic effects of herbs and lead to precautions being taken in regards to their consumption.
PMID: 26281312 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences)
Source: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences - December 2, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Turk J Med Sci Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 20, Pages 21421-21432: Accurate Mass GC/LC-Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols of Spicy Fruits from the Apiaceae Family
The triacylglycerol (TAG) structure and the regio-stereospecific distribution of fatty acids (FA) of seed oils from most of the Apiaceae family are not well documented. The TAG structure ultimately determines the final physical properties of the oils and the position of FAs in the TAG molecule affects the digestion; absorption and metabolism; and physical and technological properties of TAGs. Fixed oils from the fruits of dill (Anethum graveolens), caraway (Carum carvi), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), coriander (Coriandrum sativum), anise (Pimpinella anisum), carrot (Daucus carota), celery (Apium graveolens), fennel (Foeniculum ...
Source: Molecules - December 2, 2015 Category: Chemistry Authors: Thao NguyenMario AparicioMahmoud Saleh Tags: Article Source Type: research
A novel lipid transfer protein from the dill Anethum graveolens L.: isolation, structure, heterologous expression, and functional characteristics
A novel lipid transfer protein, designated as Ag‐LTP, was isolated from aerial parts of the dill Anethum graveolens L. Structural, antimicrobial, and lipid binding properties of the protein were studied. Complete amino acid sequence of Ag‐LTP was determined. The protein has molecular mass of 9524.4 Da, consists of 93 amino acid residues including eight cysteines forming four disulfide bonds. The recombinant Ag‐LTP was overexpressed in Escherichia coli and purified. NMR investigation shows that the Ag‐LTP spatial structure contains four α‐helices, forming the internal hydrophobic cavity, and a long C‐terminal...
Source: Journal of Peptide Science - December 1, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Daria N. Melnikova, Konstantin S. Mineev, Ekaterina I. Finkina, Alexander S. Arseniev, Tatiana V. Ovchinnikova Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Chemical composition and antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and anti-inflammatory potential of Achillea millefolium L., Anethum graveolens L., and Carum copticum L. essential oils
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2015 Source:Journal of Herbal Medicine Author(s): M. Kazemi Achillea millefolium L., Anethum graveolens L., and Carum copticum L. comprise several relevant species for the food, cosmetic, perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis revealed thymol to be a major component of Achillea millefolium, Anethum graveolens and C. copticum, with its contribution to the essential oils (EOs) being 26.47%, 20.07% and 23.14%, respectively. All three EOs exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against all tested bacterial strains, the Ac...
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - September 7, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
An evaluation of insectary plants for management of insect pests in a hydroponic cropping system
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Biological Control, Volume 91 Author(s): Jane Tavares, Koon-Hui Wang, Cerruti R.R. Hooks Eleven plants were evaluated for their potential to serve as insectary plants and attract beneficial arthropods. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) and dill (Anethum graveolens) attracted more numerous and diverse beneficial arthropods among the plants evaluated. However, the flowering period of dill was too short and cilantro did not grow well in hydroponic system, thus buckwheat was chosen for further evaluation as part of an insectary plant system (IPS). T...
Source: Biological Control - August 17, 2015 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Distinguishing Foeniculum vulgare fruit from two adulterants by combination of microscopy and GC–MS analysis
In conclusion, the proposed light microscopy coupled with fluorescence microscopy and/or GC–MS analysis allowed successful distinguishing FVF from AGF and CCF. Microsc. Res. Tech., 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Microscopy Research and Technique)
Source: Microscopy Research and Technique - May 1, 2015 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Xiao‐Dong Ma, Wen‐Wen Mao, Ping Zhou, Ping Li, Hui‐Jun Li Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Ethno-gynecological knowledge of medicinal plants used by Baluch tribes, southeast of Baluchistan, Iran
The objective of this study was to establish a regional profile of the indigenous knowledge on the treatment of various gynaecological disorders by Baluch Tribes of Iran. The ethical guidelines adopted by the International Society of Ethnobiology were strictly followed during the field survey. Data were collected during 2013-2014 based on interviews, group conversations and close consultation with local informants. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Secondary methods of data collection were also used for triangulation. A quantitative analysis including the informant consensus factor and use v...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia - February 26, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Ethnopharmacological approach to the herbal medicines of the “Antidotes” in Nikolaos Myrepsos׳ Dynameron
Conclusions: This research led us to the conclusion that the content of “About the Antidotes” is a valuable source for the study of recipes based mainly on medicinal plants, most of them inherited from classic ancient Greek and Hellenistic periods. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - February 10, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple protocol of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds on pain intensity and duration of labor stages.
CONCLUSION: Results supported the boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds as an effective way to progress of the labor.
PMID: 25453516 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - December 1, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hekmatzadeh SF, Bazarganipour F, Malekzadeh J, Goodarzi F, Aramesh S Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research
Anethum graveolens: An Indian traditional medicinal herb and spice.
Authors: Jana S, Shekhawat GS
Abstract
Anethum graveolens L. (dill) has been used in ayurvedic medicines since ancient times and it is a popular herb widely used as a spice and also yields essential oil. It is an aromatic and annual herb of apiaceae family. The Ayurvedic uses of dill seeds are carminative, stomachic and diuretic. There are various volatile components of dill seeds and herb; carvone being the predominant odorant of dill seed and α-phellandrene, limonene, dill ether, myristicin are the most important odorants of dill herb. Other compounds isolated from seeds are coumarins, flavonoids, pheno...
Source: Pharmacognosy Reviews - November 25, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Pharmacogn Rev Source Type: research
Evaluating the effects of Dill (Anethum graveolens) seed on the duration of active phase and intensity of labor pain
Conclusion This study showed that a tea made from Dill seed can be used in the initial stages of labour without any side effects on mother and fetus to reduce labour pain. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
