Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Effects of Nerium oleander Flower Extracts

Larvicidal activity of Nerium oleander L. (Apocynaceae) flower extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae)

Culex quinquefasciatus is the vector responsible for serious disease filariasis among human beings. Plant derived products have received increased attention from scientists as they serve as a rich source for novel natural substances possessing insecticidal properties which are safe to human and ecosystem. During the last decade, various studies on natural plant products against vector mosquito ...

antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of allium jesdianum extract

چکیده بررسی فعالیت ضد اکسیدانی و ضدمیکروبی عصاره گیاه بن سرخ (allium jesdianum) به کوشش: زهرا مقیمی هدف از این تحقیق بررسی میزان ترکیبات فنولی کل، ترکیبات فلاوونوئیدی کل، فعالیت ضداکسیدانی و ضدمیکروبی عصاره ی گیاه تازه و خشک بن سرخ بود. استخراج عصاره به روش های غوطه وری، استفاده از همزن مغناطیسی، دستگاه مایکروویو، امواج فراصوت و گرمادهی مقاومتی و با استفاده از متانول، اتانول و آب به عنوا...

Absorption of Formaldehyde by Oleander (Nerium indicum).

Experimental oleander (Nerium oleander) intoxication in broiler chickens (Gallus gallus).

Dried leaves of oleander were orally given at a single dose of 500 mg/kg body weight to 20 clinically healthy male chickens. Clinical signs of toxicosis began to appear about 1 h after receiving the oleander and included hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea, deep depression, and sudden death. Also, hyperemia in the combs and wattles was obviously seen. Electrocardiograms (ECG) were repeatedly re...

Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of Nerium oleander L. Grown in North of Iran

IN THIS STUDY, WE HAVE EXAMINED THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENT OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS (INCLUDING WATER, METHANOL, WATER : methanol and acetone) of Nerium oleander L. grown in the north of Iran by employing various in-vitro assay, i.e. DPPH free radical scavenging, reducing power and total antioxidant capacity through the Mo (VI) reduction. The extracts showed different level...