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Composition and alpha-amylase inhibitory effect of essential oils from Cedrus libani.

Authors :
Loizzo MR
Saab AM
Statti GA
Menichini F
Source :
Fitoterapia [Fitoterapia] 2007 Jun; Vol. 78 (4), pp. 323-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Apr 11.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The inhibitory activity of alpha-amylase and the phytochemical composition of Cedrus libani essential oils obtained from wood, leaves and cones were investigated. The C. libani woods oil exhibit an IC(50) value of 0.14 mg/ml, whereas the leaves and cones oils were devoid of any significant activity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0367-326X
Volume :
78
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Fitoterapia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17499940
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2007.03.006