In vivo comprehensive metabolite profiling of esculetin and esculin derived from chicory in hyperuricemia rats using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry.

Lv Z et al (2024).

J Sep Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/jssc.202300664

PubMed:

38010472

Chemical composition, antioxidative and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of wild Artemisia annua from Ningxia, China.

Essential oil from wild Artemisia from China was analyzed. It shows good antibacterial and antifungal activities against specific pathogens. This oil has potential applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Ma L et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2281001

PubMed:

38008924

Nanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations: in vitro evaluation of pesticidal activity against ectoparasites in poultry.

Lakyat A et al (2024).

Poult Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.psj.2023.103245

PubMed:

38007904

Study on Antioxidant Activity of Spearmint Essential Oil and Pure Dew.

Researchers evaluated the antioxidant capacity of spearmint essential oil and dew. 1% spearmint oil had the strongest antioxidant effect (50.94% superoxide scavenging, 90.11% hydroxyl scavenging), while 100% dew had moderate effects (47.65% superoxide scavenging, 45.60% hydroxyl scavenging). This is relevant for developing spearmint truffle and oil.

Han L et al (2023).

Stud Health Technol Inform.

DOI:

10.3233/SHTI230824

PubMed:

38007725

Differentiating between Monofloral Portuguese Bee Pollens Using Phenolic and Volatile Profiles and Their Impact on Bioactive Properties.

This study analyzes different types of bee pollen from Portugal. It identifies various compounds and measures their antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. The pollen dominated by sp. has the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity and sp. pollen species have the highest antioxidant activity. Only sp. pollen shows notable anti-carcinogenic potential against MCF-7.

Larbi S et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28227601

PubMed:

38005324

Effects of Harvest Time and Hydrodistillation Time on Yield, Composition, and Antioxidant Activity of Mint Essential Oil.

This study found that harvesting spearmint at 9 a.m. and distilling it for 60 minutes resulted in the highest menthol content and antioxidant activity. It suggests that sun exposure and longer distillation times decrease menthol content and alter the chemical composition.

Marques SPPM et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28227583

PubMed:

38005307

In Vitro Anti-Tumor and Hypoglycemic Effects of Total Flavonoids from Willow Buds.

Willow bud flavonoids showed anti-tumor effects on cervical, colon, and breast cancer cells and displayed hypoglycemic properties, indicating potential applications in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Zhang P et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28227557

PubMed:

38005279

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Detection of Thymoquinone in Oil and Serum for Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies.

Researchers developed a method to measure thymoquinone (TQ) in serum for potential therapeutic use. They found high TQ concentrations in certain oil products, but TQ was not detectable in human serum after oral intake. Further studies are needed.

Tekbaş A et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms242216431

PubMed:

38003621