Multi elemental neutron activation analysis of popular medicinal plants used to prevent blood lipid disorders
In this study, five of popularly used medicinal plants asCichorium intybus,Anethum graveolens seed,Thymus vulgaris,Fumaria officinalis andHibiscus sabdariffa Syn: Hibiscus gossypifolius were prepared from Herbal Pharmacies in Tehran. The amounts of Al, Br, Ca, Cl, Cr, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, V and Zn in samples were determined using instrumental neutron activation analysis. In this method, Tehran research reactor as a neutron source and relative INAA have been used as the analysis procedure. Highest levels of Cr (5 mg/kg), Ca (28316 mg/kg) and Mg (4134 mg/kg) were detected inThymus vulgaris andF1umaria officinalis, respecti...
Source: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - April 17, 2018 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of a vaginal suppository formulation of dill (Anethum graveolens) in comparison to clotrimazole vaginal tablet on the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
This study was a single centre, single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, in which 60 women with microbiology-confirmed vulvovaginal candidiasis were randomly assigned to dill and clotrimazole groups. At the end of the study, the estimated prevalence of leucorrhoea, burning, and itching was 23%, 23% and 20% in dill users, respectively. This figure was 20%, 10% and 16.7% for the clotrimazole group, respectively. The difference between the two groups was not significant. 13% of suppository patients, compared with 10% of clotrimazole-treatment patients, had a positive culture, which was not significant (p = .68)...
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - March 20, 2018 Category: OBGYN Tags: J Obstet Gynaecol Source Type: research
Anethum graveolens (dill) – A medicinal herb induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in HepG2 cell line
Conclusion In conclusion, a significant apoptogenic effect was exhibited by EAFD against HepG2 cells in inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Our findings indicate that the medicinal herb- Anethum graveolens, holds potential in treating hepatocellular carcinoma effectively. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - March 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Bioefficacy of Some Egyptian Aromatic Plants on Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) Adults and Larvae.
CONCLUSION: The results recommend the eco-friendly studied extracts as candidates for controlling Cx. pipiens the lymphatic filariasis vector.
PMID: 29026862 [PubMed] (Source: Iranian Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases)
Source: Iranian Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases - October 16, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: J Arthropod Borne Dis Source Type: research
Does Use of Anethum Graveolens Affected Thyroid Hormone Levels and Thyroid Nodules?
No abstract available (Source: American Journal of Therapeutics)
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - September 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: research
Seed pretreatment and salt tolerance of dill: osmolyte accumulation, antioxidant enzymes activities and essence production
Publication date: Available online 31 August 2017 Source:Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Author(s): Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani, Neda Nikpour-Rashidabad A Factorial experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications was carried out to evaluate performance of dill (Anethum graveolens L.) plants under a non-saline (control) and three saline (4, 8 and 12 dS.m−1 NaCl) conditions in response to seed polymer coating and priming with SA and GA3. The dill plants accumulated high Na+ in roots rather than in leaves. Whereas, higher K+ content was recorded in leaves, compared with roots. Prolin...
Source: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology - September 1, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research
In vivo and in vitro control activity of plant essential oils against three strains of Aspergillus niger.
Abstract
Contamination of environment and food from the prevalent spores and mycotoxins of Aspergillus niger has led to several diseases in humans and other animals. The present study investigated the control activity of plant essential oils against three strains of A. niger. In the elaborate assays done through microdilution plate assay and agar disk diffusion assay in the lab condition and in vivo assay on the stored wheat grains, the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris depicted overall superior efficacy. In microdilution plate assay, the oil of Anethum graveolens showed best fungistatic activity, while bes...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - August 7, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kumar P, Mishra S, Kumar A, Kumar S, Prasad CS Tags: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Source Type: research
Effects of Anethum graveolens L. (Dill) essential oil on the intensity of retained intestinal gas, flatulence and pain after cesarean section: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Conclusion Dill essential oil was shown to effectively decrease flatulence and relieve intestinal pain after C-section. The results of the study, therefore, suggest that dill essential oil could be safely used to treat post C-section flatulence and abdominal pain as an alternative to prescription medications. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - February 6, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The Anethum graveolens L ’s (Dill) essential oil affects the intensity of abdominal flatulence after cesarean section: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Conclusion Dill essential oil was shown to effectively decrease flatulence and relieve intestinal pain after C-section. The results of the study, therefore, suggest that dill essential oil could be safely used to treat post C-section flatulence and abdominal pain as an alternative to prescription medications. (Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine)
Source: Journal of Herbal Medicine - January 29, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Quantification of biologically active O-prenylated and unprenylated phenylpropanoids in dill (Anethum graveolens), anise (Pimpinella anisum), and wild celery (Angelica archangelica)
Publication date: 5 February 2017 Source:Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Volume 134 Author(s): Vito Alessandro Taddeo, Salvatore Genovese, Philippe de Medina, Roberta Palmisano, Francesco Epifano, Serena Fiorito An analytical strategy based on different extraction methodologies and HPLC with spectrophotometric (UV–vis) detection has been developed to investigate the presence of and to quantitate biologically active selected unprenylated and O-prenylated phenylpropanoids, namely umbelliferone, 4′-geranyloxyferulic acid, 7-isopentenyloxycoumarin, auraptene, and umbelliprenin in dill (Anethum gr...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis - December 19, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
The Role of Anethum graveolens L. (Dill) in the Management of Diabetes.
Conclusion. The paper highlights the therapeutic effects of AG which would aid in supporting their safe use in the management of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
PMID: 27829842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - November 12, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: J Trop Med Source Type: research
Phytochemical Screening, Antidepressant and Analgesic Effects of Aqueous Extract of Anethum graveolens L. From Southeast of Morocco
This study aims to investigate the antidepressant and analgesic properties of the aqueous extract of Anethum graveolens L. from South of Morocco (Rissani-Errachidia region). Extract of plant is obtained by aqueous decoction and administered to Wistar rats orally. The extract has a significant antidepressant and analgesic effects compared with the drug references (sertraline and tramadol) without any adverse effects. The dose of 250 mg/kg, body weight shows the best antidepressant and analgesic effects than 1 g/kg, body weight. Phytochemical study of the aqueous extract of the plant has to show its highlight in polyphenols,...
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - November 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 21, Pages 1414: Laurus nobilis, Zingiber officinale and Anethum graveolens Essential Oils: Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities against Bacteria Isolated from Fish and Shellfish
Several bacterial strains were isolated from wild and reared fish and shellfish. The identification of these strains showed the dominance of the Aeromonas hydrophila species in all seafood samples, followed by Staphylococcus spp., Vibrio alginolyticus, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella ornithinolytica, Klebsiella oxytoca and Serratia odorifera. The isolates were studied for their ability to produce exoenzymes and biofilms. The chemical composition of the essential oils from Laurus nobilis leaves, Zingiber officinale rhizomes and Anethum graveolens aerial parts was studied by GC and GC/MS. The essential oils ’ antioxidant ...
Source: Molecules - October 21, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mejdi Snuossi Najla Trabelsi Sabrine Ben Taleb Ameni Dehmeni Guido Flamini Vincenzo De Feo Tags: Article Source Type: research
Biocompatible silver nanoparticles reduced from Anethum graveolens leaf extract augments the antileishmanial efficacy of miltefosine.
Abstract
Despite the existence of chemotherapy, there is no effective cure for leishmaniasis. In the light of recommended therapeutic regimen is attributed for toxicity and development of clinical resistance, exploration of an efficient method of drug delivery could be one of the option in reducing the dosage and toxicity of drugs. This work is aimed in such fashion to study the enhanced antileishmanial activity of miltefosine with silver-nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized by using Anethum graveolens (dill) leaf extract as reducing agent. AgNPs were synthesized in a single step process and characterized by ...
Source: Experimental Parasitology - September 9, 2016 Category: Parasitology Authors: Kalangi SK, Dayakar A, Gangappa D, Sathyavathi R, Maurya RS, Narayana Rao D Tags: Exp Parasitol Source Type: research
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi induced changes in rhizosphere, essential oil and mineral nutrients uptake in dill/common bean intercropping system
Abstract
The fundamental aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of Funneliformis mosseae on nutrient uptake and distribution in solo cropping and intercropping of common bean Phaseolus vulgaris and dill Anethum graveolens in the field, using a factorial arrangement of treatments. The factors were seven cropping systems including (a) common bean sole cropping (40 plants m−2), (b) dill sole cropping at different densities (25, 50 and 75 plants m−2) and (c) the additive intercropping of dill/common bean (25/40, 50/40 and 75/40 plants m−2), with (+AM) or without (−AM) arbuscular mycorrhiza coloni...
Source: Annals of Applied Biology - June 30, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: W. Weisany, Y. Raei, S.Z. Salmasi, Y. Sohrabi, K. Ghassemi‐Golezani Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
