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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lemongrass has anxiolytic effects, finds study based on experimental anxiety model
In this study, researchers from The Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil evaluated the potential anxiolytic effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) aroma in healthy volunteers subjected to an anxiety-inducing situation. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 40 male volunteers for their study and divided them […]
09/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Your skincare routine could use myrcene: Studies reveal its anti-photoaging properties
Photoaging (premature aging) is one of the many unfortunate consequences of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays – harmful forms of electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun and other artificial sources of light. When the skin is repeatedly exposed to radiation, its normal structure gradually gets altered, resulting in the loss of moisture and elasticity, and […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils from the verbena family found to have anti-cancer properties
Essential oils have long been of interest to researchers, particularly their chemical composition. These oils are derived from aromatic plants and are often used for aromatherapy. The chemical compounds they contain are said to be their source’s essence; hence these plant components are considered to have powerful bioactivities that bring a lot of health benefits. In […]
07/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils from four Lippia alba chemotypes found to have cytotoxic effects on liver and lung cancer cell lines
In this study, researchers from The Biochemistry Research Institute of La Plata “Professor Doctor Rodolfo R. Brenner” in Argentina evaluated the cytotoxicity of Lippia alba essential oil chemotypes on human cancer cells. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Essential oils (EOs) derived from aromatic plants contain compounds that can be […]
07/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oil of Ligularia amplexicaulis (wall.) DC found to have antibacterial properties
Researchers from Kumaun University in India isolated and identified the components of the essential oil of Ligularia amplexicaulis, a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. The results of their study, which demonstrate the antibacterial activity of L. amplexicaulis essential oil, were published in The Journal of Essential Oil Research. The plant L. amplexicaulis grows wild in […]
05/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can essential oils prolong the shelf life of bread?
Essential oils are commonly used for aromatherapy and pain relief, but due to their wealth of active components, they can also be used for other things. Studies reveal that essential oils are also potent food preservatives. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium further explored their potential, particularly in the preservation of bread from fungal spoilage. Their review, which […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could galangal be the next functional superfood?
Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]
04/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils could be used as a natural preservative for bread
A review focused on the recent advances in the in vitro application of essential oils in systems and in reducing fungal spoilage in bread. The paper was written by researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and it was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Several studies have been done demonstrating the potential of essential oils as antifungal food preservatives. Despite […]
04/26/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review: Galangal essential oil exhibits antimicrobial and nutraceutical properties
In this paper, researchers from the Council of Scientific Research-North East Institute of Science and Technology in India investigated the highly valued medicinal plant Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal. Their review, which was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, presented up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition and biological activity of the […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carvacrol, a compound found in oregano, exhibits powerful antimicrobial properties
Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in oregano, thyme, […]
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