Comparative evaluation of Tunisian <i>Mentha</i> L. species essential oils: selection of potential antioxidant and antimicrobial agents

Yahia, Imen Ben Haj; Bouslimi, Wafa; Messaoud, Chokri; Jaouadi, Rym; Boussaïd, Mohamed

doi:10.1080/10412905.2018.1550021

Cited by 9 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 24 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…It has been used for various applications, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics applications [ 220 ]. The EO and aqueous extracts of mint potentially have antioxidant properties due to the existence of phenolic compounds [ 59 , 221 , 222 , 223 ]. Mint essential oil has been shown to be an effective alternative short-term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in humans, due to its anti-inflammatory abilities [ 224 ].…”

Section: Antimicrobial Agentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Herbal Materials

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Recently, increasing public concern about hygiene has been driving many studies to investigate antimicrobial and antiviral agents. However, the use of any antimicrobial agents must be limited due to their possible toxic or harmful effects. In recent years, due to previous antibiotics’ lesser side effects, the use of herbal materials instead of synthetic or chemical drugs is increasing. Herbal materials are found in medicines. Herbs can be used in the form of plant extracts or as their active components. Furthermore, most of the world’s populations used herbal materials due to their strong antimicrobial properties and primary healthcare benefits. For example, herbs are an excellent material to replace nanosilver as an antibiotic and antiviral agent. The use of nanosilver involves an ROS-mediated mechanism that might lead to oxidative stress-related cancer, cytotoxicity, and heart diseases. Oxidative stress further leads to increased ROS production and also delays the cellular processes involved in wound healing. Therefore, existing antibiotic drugs can be replaced with biomaterials such as herbal medicine with high antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant activity. This review paper highlights the antibacterial, antiviral, and radical scavenger (antioxidant) properties of herbal materials. Antimicrobial activity, radical scavenger ability, the potential for antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents, and efficacy in eliminating bacteria and viruses and scavenging free radicals in herbal materials are discussed in this review. The presented herbal antimicrobial agents in this review include clove, portulaca, tribulus, eryngium, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, thyme, pennyroyal, mint, fennel, chamomile, burdock, eucalyptus, primrose, lemon balm, mallow, and garlic, which are all summarized.

show abstract