Satureja montana L. and Origanum majorana L. Decoctions: Antimicrobial Activity, Mode of Action and Phenolic Characterization

Gomes, Fernanda; Días, María Inês; Lima, Ângela; Barros, Lillian; Rodrigues, Maria Elisa; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Henriques, Mariana

doi:10.3390/antibiotics9060294

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“…Therefore, this practice was possibly passed down and maintained by their Balti decedents, for whom it is an integral part of their traditional health care system. Among both communities, the majority of the reported plant species were commonly processed into decoctions, which have been reported as one of the best approaches to extract beneficial secondary metabolites [42,43]. Most of the traditional remedies (from 37 species) were taken orally.…”

Section: Medicinal Plants and Their Usesmentioning

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Comparative Assessment of Medicinal Plant Utilization among Balti and Shina Communities in the Periphery of Deosai National Park, Pakistan

Abbas

Kousar

Aziz

et al. 2021

Biology

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Traditional ecological knowledge, linguistic, and sociocultural perspectives are key contributors to environmental sustainability. Therefore, it is essential to identify and preserve this biocultural heritage, especially that of indigenous communities and minorities. We conducted an ethnobotanical survey to document the plant species used by the Balti and Shina communities living in the buffer zone of Deosai National Park (DNP), western Himalayas, Pakistan. A combination of random and purposive sampling techniques was adapted, targeting middle- and old-aged informants. A total of 46 semi-structured interviews were conducted and the gathered data were evaluated using relative frequency of citation (RFC) and through comparison with the ethnomedicinal literature. In total, 47 medicinal plant species belonging to 42 genera and 23 families were recorded. Baltis and Shinas cited 42 and 38 plant species, respectively, that were used to treat various diseases. About 60% of species were common among both communities, but 27.7% and 12.8% were exclusive to Baltis and Shinas, respectively. Considerable heterogeneity was noted in vernacular names, plant part(s) used, preparation, and administration. Ribes alpestre, Aconitum violaceum, Delphinium brunonianum, Thymus linearis, and Swertia petiolata were highly utilized species having RFCs > 50. In addition, 46% of medicinal uses, specifically that of Allardia tomentosa, A. tridactylites, Jurinea dolomiaea, and Gallium boreale, were reported for the first time from the region. Cross-cultural analysis revealed sociocultural gaps between both groups. Relatively, Baltis retained more ethnomedicinal knowledge and their traditional medicinal system is more closely associated with traditional Tibetan medicine. Generally, Balti and Shina communities retain substantial biocultural and ethnological diversity, which has been reflected in the present study. Our findings underline the importance and need for sustainable utilization of natural resources, specifically the plant species of this region. However, an in-depth ethnobotanical investigation may underpin the holistic comparative medical ethnobotany of the entire region.

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Section: Medicinal Plants and Their Usesmentioning

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Comparative Assessment of Medicinal Plant Utilization among Balti and Shina Communities in the Periphery of Deosai National Park, Pakistan

Abbas

Kousar

Aziz

et al. 2021

Biology

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“…In addition, recent studies have documented the antibacterial effects of phenol-rich extracts commonly found in plants. These studies have highlighted the use of phenolic compounds to control pathogenic bacteria, including those with a commercial antibiotic resistance profile [ 18 , 19 ]. The antibacterial effects of phenolic compounds have also been primarily associated with the presence of hydroxyl groups in their molecules.…”

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Antioxidant, Antihypertensive and Antimicrobial Properties of Phenolic Compounds Obtained from Native Plants by Different Extraction Methods

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Casquete

Martínez

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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of two methods (agitation and ultra-sound) for extracting phenolic compounds from 15 native plants. Plant species collected in the Dehesa of Extremadura were used. The antioxidant, antihypertensive and antimicrobial activity of the phenolic extracts was investigated. Significantly different results were obtained when comparing the two extraction methods, with the highest concentrations of phenolic compounds found for ultrasound extraction. In addition, the extracts obtained for Cistus albidus, Cistus salviifolius, Rubus ulmifolius and Quercus ilex showed the highest concentrations of phenolic compounds. The antioxidant activity was higher in the extracts of Cistus and Q. ilex obtained by ultrasound, as was the antihypertensive activity. Antimicrobial activity was also higher in the extracts obtained by ultrasound from C. salviifolius and Q. ilex plants against bacteria and from Cistus ladanifer against yeasts. Therefore, it can be concluded that, with the ultrasound extraction of phenolic compounds from C. ladanifer, C. albidus and Q. ilex plants, it is possible to obtain extracts with important functional properties, so they could be studied for their use in food with the aim of obtaining healthy and safe products, favouring the sustainability of the environment of the Dehesa Extremeña.

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“…Acetylcholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory activities were also demonstrated, and support the antineurodegenerative effects of marjoram [ 87 ]. Essential oils and extracts from O. majorana exhibit antiparasitic, antifungal and antimicrobial activity against the Gram-positive species Staphylococcus aureus , Enterococcus faecalis , and Streptococcus dysgalactiae , and the Gram-negative species Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa [ 88 , 89 , 90 ].…”

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Spicy and Aromatic Plants for Meat and Meat Analogues Applications

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Mureșan

Mureşan

et al. 2022

Plants

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Aromatic and spicy plants are an important factor that contributes not only to improving the taste of meat, meat products, and meat analogues, but also to increasing the nutritional value of the products to which they are added. The aim of this paper is to present the latest information on the bioactive antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the most commonly used herbs and spices (parsley, dill, basil, oregano, sage, coriander, rosemary, marjoram, tarragon, bay, thyme, and mint) used in the meat and meat analogues industry, or proposed to be used for meat analogues.

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Satureja montana L. and Origanum majorana L. Decoctions: Antimicrobial Activity, Mode of Action and Phenolic Characterization

Cited by 34 publications

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Comparative Assessment of Medicinal Plant Utilization among Balti and Shina Communities in the Periphery of Deosai National Park, Pakistan

Comparative Assessment of Medicinal Plant Utilization among Balti and Shina Communities in the Periphery of Deosai National Park, Pakistan

Antioxidant, Antihypertensive and Antimicrobial Properties of Phenolic Compounds Obtained from Native Plants by Different Extraction Methods

Spicy and Aromatic Plants for Meat and Meat Analogues Applications

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