Antispasmodic effect of the essential oil of Plectranthus barbatus and some major constituents on the guinea-pig ileum
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The effects of the Plectranthus barbatus essential oil (PBEO) were studied on the contractility of the guinea-pig ileum in vitro. Data shows that PBEO has intestinal relaxant and antispasmodic activity and the main active principle for its relaxant and spasmolytic activity seems to be 'alpha-pinene'.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2003
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Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oil of Artemisia iwayomogi
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The chemical composition of the essential oil from Artemisia iwayomogi Kitamura was analyzed and 85 constituents were identified representing 96.23% of the total oil. The oil exhibited antibacterial properties in tests using the broth dilution method.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2003
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Six new sesquiterpenes from Euonymus nanoides and their antitumor effects
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Six new sesquiterpenes were isolated from the seeds of Euonymus nanoides Loes. The structures of six new compounds are reported and their in vitro antitumor properties are evaluated.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2004
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