Lauq: A Sustained-Release Dosage Form for Respiratory Disorders in Traditional Persian Medicine
Laūq is a pharmaceutical dosage form that had been mainly used for the treatment of various respiratory disorders in traditional Persian medicine. It is important from 2 aspects: a dosage form with efficient and optimum delivery of drugs to the respiratory tract and biological effects of its ingredients. Natural medicine in laūq has been demonstrated to act in respiratory disorders by their antitussive, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, spasmolytic, and antibacterial activities. Some of these natural remedies act by most of the mentioned mechanisms such as Cydonia oblonga, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Croc...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - December 3, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Karegar-Borzi, H., Salehi, M., Rahimi, R. Tags: Topical Review Articles Source Type: research
Cryopreservation of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.).
CONCLUSION: Quince shoot tips and nodal sections are successfully cryopreserved. Sustained regrowth of quince Angers A was observed after encapsulation-osmoprotection/dehydration, encapsulation-dehydration and PVS2 vitrification. The highest regrowth rate (80%) was obtained from explants excised from cold hardened shoots and cryopreserved using encapsulation-osmoprotection/dehydration and vitrification protocols. The optimised vitrification protocol in combination with shoot cold hardening and a MS recovery medium without activated charcoal and auxin resulted in satisfactory regrowth of shoots from six quince cultivars. Th...
Source: Cryo-Letters - November 20, 2015 Category: Biology Tags: Cryo Letters Source Type: research
Hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective and renoprotective effects of Cydonia oblonga Mill. ...
In conclusion, the present study indicates that aqueous extract of Cydonia oblonga Mill. Is able to improve some of the symptoms associated with diabetes and possesses hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and renoprotective effects in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. (Source: Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research)
Source: Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - September 30, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Quince seed mucilage magnetic nanocomposites as novel bioadsorbents for efficient removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solutions
This study investigated the potential use of quince seed mucilage (QSM) as alternative bioadsorbents for methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solutions. This novel magnetic nanocomposite adsorbent (MNCA) based on QSM was synthesized by in situ formation of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles into QSM solution. The MNCAs were characterized using FTIR, SEM, TEM, XRD, and VSM. Removal of MB was investigated by batch adsorption technique. The thermodynamic parameters suggest that the dye adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic in nature. Moreover, the adsorbents showed high selectivity for the adsorption of cationic dye...
Source: Carbohydrate Polymers - August 19, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Effects of Cydonia oblonga Miller leaf and fruit flavonoids on blood lipids and anti-oxydant potential in hyperlipidemia rats
Conclusion COM total flavonoids can effectively regulate the metabolism of lipids, and remove oxygen free radicals. This confirms its potential value in the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidaemia. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - May 18, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Botanicals: An alternative remedy to radiotherapy-induced dysuria.
This study seeks a defensible suggestion in Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM). In ITM, a few medicinal herbs such as Plantago psyllium, Cydonia oblonga, Portulaca oleracea and some species of Malvaceae and Cucurbitaceae family are indicated in treating dysuria secondary to urethral moisturizing layer defect and inflammatory disorders. Most of these herbs have mucilaginous characteristics and tissue regeneration ability. This choice can be an appropriate one for radiotherapy-induced dysuria as it is produced by a similar pathophysiology with bladder cell layer injury and urethritis. Pharmacological properties such as anti-...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - February 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jaladat AM, Atarzadeh F, Rezaeizadeh H, Mofid B, Mosalaie A, Farhan F, Amin G Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research
Seed oils recovered from industrial fruit by‐products are a rich source of tocopherols and tocotrienols: Rapid separation of α/β/γ/δ homologues by RP‐HPLC/FLD
This study demonstrated that seed oils recovered from industrial fruit by‐products generated by the food industry are valuable source of tocochromanols. Therefore, fruit seed oils may be successfully applied to obtain new products rich in vitamin E for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, with environmental sustainability benefits and a more effective use of harvested plant material.The profiles of tocopherols and tocotrienols in the seed oils recovered from apple (Malus domestica Borkh.), canary melon (Cucumis melo L.), gooseberry (Ribes uva‐crispa L.), grape (Vitis vinifera L.), Japanese quince (Chaeno...
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - January 20, 2015 Category: Lipidology Authors: Paweł Górnaś, Arianne Soliven, Dalija Segliņa Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Tocopherols and tocotrienols profile in seed oils recovered from industrial fruit by‐products: Rapid separation of α/β/γ/δ homologues by RP‐HPLC/FLD method
This study demonstrated that seed oils recovered from the industrial fruit by‐products generated by food industry are valuable source of tocochromanols. Therefore, fruit seed oils may be successfully applied to obtain new products rich in vitamin E for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, with environmental sustainability benefits and a more effective use of harvested plant material. (Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology)
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - December 2, 2014 Category: Lipidology Authors: Paweł Górnaś, Arianne Soliven, Dalija Segliņa Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Cydonia oblonga Miller (Quince) on Sexual Behaviour of Wistar Rats.
This study was carried out to evaluate the aphrodisiac activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of the fruits of Cydonia oblonga Miller (quince) in Wistar rats. The extract was administered orally by gavage in the dose of 500 mg/kg and 800 mg/kg body weight per day as a single dose for 28 days. The observed parameters were mounting frequency, assessment of mating performance, and orientation activities towards females, towards the environment, and towards self. The results showed that after administration of the extract mounting frequency and the mating performance of the rats increased highly significantly (P < 0.01)...
Source: Advances in Pharmacological Sciences - November 25, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Adv Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research
Use of quince seed mucilage edible films containing natural preservatives to enhance physico-chemical quality of rainbow trout fillets during cold storage
In this study quality changes of rainbow trout fillet wrapped with quince seed mucilage QSM film incorporated with 0–2% (V/V) thyme or oregano essential oil, as natural preservatives, during storage of 18d at 4°C were investigated. The control and wrapped fillet samples were analyzed for texture, lipid oxidation, and color characteristics. After 6d of storage, a significantly increasing trend was observed for lipid oxidation in control samples. Peroxidation values (PV) varied for all treatments and remained lower than 8meq/kg throughout the storage time (18d). The lowest PV was obtained in fillets wrapped with QSM film ...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - November 1, 2014 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Wound healing properties of quince seed mucilage: evaluation in rabbit full-thickness wound model
Quince seed mucilage (QSM) has been used in Iranian traditional medicine for the treatment of skin wounds and burns. Recent studies indicated that QSM accelerated wound healing. The present study was undertaken to investigate the healing efficiency of QSM formulated as 5%, 10%, and 20% creams in eucerin base with especial attention on growth factors involving in wound healing. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - July 10, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Pari Tamri, Aliasghar Hemmati, Mehri Ghafourian Boroujerdnia Source Type: research
Cold‐pressed Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach) seed oil as a rich source of α‐tocopherol, carotenoids and phenolics: A comparison of the composition and antioxidant activity with nine other plant oils
This study demonstrated that Japanese quince seed oil is a richer source of nutritional bio‐components than other commercial cold‐pressed oils. The positive results of sensory evaluation and the absence of amygdalin in the oil indicates its potential future use in food. Moreover, it is recovered from by‐products of fruit industry; therefore, its utilization in obtaining of new, healthy products ensures environmental sustainability and a more effective use of harvested plant material.
The study describes a new cold‐pressed Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach) seed oil, recovered from a by...
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - March 26, 2014 Category: Lipidology Authors: Paweł Górnaś, Aleksander Siger, Karina Juhņeviča, Gunārs Lācis, Elga Šnē, Dalija Segliņa Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
A comparison of new cold‐pressed Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach) seed oil and nine other plant oils
This study demonstrated that Japanese quince seed oil is a richer source of nutritional bio‐components than other commercial cold‐pressed oils. The positive results of sensory evaluation and the absence of amygdalin in the oil indicates its potential future use in food. Moreover, it is recovered from by‐products of fruit industry; therefore, its utilization in obtaining of new, healthy products ensures environmental sustainability and a more effective use of harvested plant material. (Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology)
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - February 26, 2014 Category: Lipidology Authors: Paweł Górnaś, Aleksander Siger, Karina Juhņeviča, Gunārs Lācis, Elga Šnē, Dalija Segliņa Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Genetic variation among quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) genotypes sampled from the Coruh valley in Turkey.
Abstract
Turkey has very rich quince genetic resources, and the country currently dominates world quince production. In particular, the northeastern part of the country has notable Cydonia oblonga Mill. germplasm. Authenticating the identity of germplasm resources of C. oblonga Mill. would be of great value for breeding practices. In the present study, genetic variations of 14 C. oblonga Mill. genotypes sampled from the Coruh valley of Turkey were investigated. Ten random primers generated 53 DNA markers. The highest polymorphism ratio was observed in the OPA07 primer (86%), while the lowest was observed i...
Source: Genetics and Molecular Research - February 20, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Orhan E, Nardemir G, Agar G, Ercisli S Tags: Genet Mol Res Source Type: research
Optimization of extraction, antioxidant activity and functional properties of quince seed mucilage by RSM.
Abstract
The effect of extraction temperature (25-65°C), extraction temperature (5-25min) and water to seed ratio (10:1-50:1) on yield, protein content, turbidity, viscosity, antioxidant activity, emulsion stability and foam stability of quince seed mucilage was investigated using response surface methodology (RSM). Experiments were designed according to Central Composite Face Center Design with these seven factors, including central and axial points. Numerical optimization determined the optimum extraction conditions based on the highest yield, viscosity, antioxidant activity, emulsion stability and foam...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - February 17, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Jouki M, Mortazavi SA, Yazdi FT, Koocheki A Tags: Int J Biol Macromol Source Type: research
