Browsing by Subject "Essential oil"
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Antimicrobial and repellent activity of the essential oils of two lamiaceae cultivated in Western Himalaya
(Bentham Science Publishers B.V., 2015)The essential oils of two Lamiaceae cultivated in Western Himalaya were examined on their antimicrobial, biting deterrent as well as larvicidal activity. Additionally their odors are described and their chemical compositions ... -
Appraisal of phytotoxic, cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of essential oil of a medicinal plant Vitex negundo
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)The excessive use of synthetic herbicides in agriculture has steered the development of resistance in weeds along with the production of toxic effects on the environment. Essential oils (EOs) are emerging as an alternative ... -
Chemical characterization, phytotoxic, and cytotoxic activities of essential oil of Mentha longifolia
(Springer, 2020)The present study assessed the phytotoxic and cytotoxic potential of the essential oil (EO) extracted from aboveground parts of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry revealed 39 compounds ... -
Chemical composition and biological activity of essential oils of dracocephalum heterophyllum and hyssopus officinalis from western himalaya
(Natural Product Incorporation, 2015)The essential oils of two representatives of the Lamiaceae, Dracocephalum heterophyllum Benth. And Hyssopus officinalis L., are described for their antifungal, antibacterial, larvicidal and inect biting deterrent activities. ... -
Chemical composition and biological activity of essential oils of dracocephalum heterophyllum benth And Hyssopus officinalis L Collected wild from Western Himalay
(Sage, 2015)The essential oils of two representatives of the Lamiaceae, Dracocephalum heterophyllum Benth. and Hyssopus officinalis L., are described for their antifungal, antibacterial, larvicidal and inect biting deterrent activities. ... -
Chemical profiling, cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity of foliar volatiles of Hyptis suaveolens
(Academic Press, 2019)In the present study, the essential oil (EO) of Hyptis suaveolens has been explored for the first time for its phytotoxic and cytotoxic activities. The phytotoxic activity was assessed against rice (Oryza sativa) and its ... -
Essential Oils: An Impending Substitute of Synthetic Antimicrobial Agents to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance
(Bentham Science, 2019)ntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging problem in the world that has a significant impact on our society. AMR made conventional drugs futile against microorganisms and diseases untreatable. Plant-derived medicines ... -
Fabrication of Monarda citriodora essential oil nanoemulsions: characterization and antifungal activity against Penicillium digitatum of kinnow
(Springer, 2023-02-13)Postharvest fungal pathogenic invasions are the major root cause of reduced shelf life of kinnow fruit, thereby contributing to the postharvest losses. Development of eco-friendly alternates are the need of the hour owing ... -
Integrated in-vitro antioxidant and in-silico anti-apoptotic study of essential oil components of aconitum heterophyllum wall
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. is consumed for its promising medicinal properties in several parts of the world. Present study consists of hydrodistillation, antioxidant potential and in-silico antiapoptotic study of A. ... -
Phytotoxic effects of volatile oil from Artemisia scoparia against weeds and its possible use as a bioherbicide
(Elsevier, 2010)A study was conducted to assess the bioherbicidal activity of volatile oil hydrodistilled from Artemisia scoparia Waldst et Kit. (red stem wormwood; Asteraceae) against five weed species, viz. Achyranthes aspera, Cassia ...