1. Chemical profiles and bioactivities of polyphenolic extracts of Lavandula stoechas L., Artemisia dracunculus L. and Ocimum basilicum L.
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Silva BN, Cadavez V, Caleja C, Pereira E, Calhelha RC, Molina AK, Finimundy T, Kostić M, Soković M, Teixeira JA, Barros L, and Gonzales-Barron U
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- Humans, Anti-Infective Agents pharmacology, Anti-Infective Agents chemistry, Anti-Inflammatory Agents chemistry, Anti-Inflammatory Agents pharmacology, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Ocimum basilicum chemistry, Plant Extracts chemistry, Plant Extracts pharmacology, Plant Extracts isolation & purification, Polyphenols chemistry, Polyphenols pharmacology, Lavandula chemistry, Antioxidants chemistry, Antioxidants pharmacology, Antioxidants isolation & purification, Artemisia chemistry
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This study assessed the chemical profiles and bioactivities of the infusions, decoctions and hydroethanolic extracts of tarragon, basil and French lavender. The extracts were chemically characterised (HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS) and their bioactivities were evaluated in vitro. All extracts revealed antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. French lavender extracts showed higher total phenolic content, regardless of the extraction method used, and antioxidant and antitumour capacities, but no anti-inflammatory action. All basil and two of the tarragon extracts revealed anti-inflammatory power. Thus, tarragon, basil and French lavender extracts may be considered for inclusion in foods, as preservatives or functional ingredients. Nonetheless, further studies must be conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetic parameters of the bioactive compounds., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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