Lavandula
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oils of Lavandula pedunculata (Miller) Cav.

30 Jul 2009 The chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oils of Lavandula pedunculata (Miller) Cav., harvested in North and Central Portugal, were investigated. The essential oils were isolated by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and ... Read more...

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas growing wild in Turkey.

29 Jun 2009 The chemical compositions of the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from the dried leaves and flowers of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas were separately identified by GC-FID and GC-MS analyses. The main components were alpha-fenchone ... Read more...

Influence of concentration of fragrances on salivary alpha-amylase.

Jun 2009 The objective is to reveal the influence of the concentration of fragrances on salivary biomarkers, which reflect the human stress system, in 15 female young healthy adults. Lavandula officinalis and Citrus aurantium were used as the test samples. ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Lavandula'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oils of Lavandula pedunculata (Miller) Cav. 30 Jul 2009
• Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas growing wild in Turkey. 29 Jun 2009
• Influence of concentration of fragrances on salivary alpha-amylase. Jun 2009
• Effects of orally administered lavender essential oil on responses to anxiety-provoking film clips. 30 May 2009
• Eco-friendly and cleaner process for isolation of essential oil using microwave energy: experimental and theoretical study. May 2009
• Olfactory stimuli and enhanced postural stability in older adults. 12 Mar 2009
• Anti-biofilm properties of Satureja hortensis L. essential oil against periodontal pathogens. 9 Mar 2009
• The antimicrobial activity of high-necrodane and other lavender oils on methicillin-sensitive and -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA). 27 Feb 2009
• Lavandula angustifolia Miller: English lavender. 30 Dec 2008
• Pharmacological profile of essential oils derived from Lavandula angustifolia and Melissa officinalis with anti-agitation properties: focus on ligand-gated channels. 30 Oct 2008
• Use of headspace mulberry paper bag micro solid phase extraction for characterization of volatile aromas of essential oils from Bulgarian rose and Provence lavender. 12 Oct 2008
• Pharmaco-physio-psychologic effect of Ayurvedic oil-dripping treatment using an essential oil from Lavendula angustifolia. 29 Sep 2008
• Improved microwave steam distillation apparatus for isolation of essential oils. Comparison with conventional steam distillation. 28 Sep 2008
• Salivary free radical-scavenging activity is affected by physical and mental activities. 30 Aug 2008
• [Antimicrobial activity and GC-MS analysis of essential oil from lavender extracted by supercritical CO2 extraction and hydrodistillation] 30 Jul 2008
• Effect of lavender aroma on salivary endocrinological stress markers. 14 Jul 2008
• Essential oil of lavender inhibited the decreased attention during a long-term task in humans. 5 Jul 2008
• Oral malodor reduction by a palatal mucoadhesive tablet containing herbal formulation. 10 May 2008
• Expression of spearmint limonene synthase in transgenic spike lavender results in an altered monoterpene composition in developing leaves. May 2008
• Poisoning by lavandin extract in a 18-month-old boy. 30 Mar 2008

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Technical information about 'Lavandula'

Definition: A plant genus of the LAMIACEAE family.

Descriptor UI: D027523

Alternative terms: Lavandula; Lavender;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; anatomy & histology; classification; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; genetics; growth & development; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; toxicity; ultrastructure; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: B06.388.100.575.428;

History Note: 2002; use LAMIACEAE 1998-2001

Technical Notes: coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual 26.29