Gastrointestinal infections are still a major concern in the developing countries. The aim of this research was to investigate antimicrobial effects of five herbs in Iranian traditional medicine on some of the pathogenic intestinal bacteria. Hydroalcoholic extracts of Amaranthus paniculatus L. (seeds), Cannabis sativa L. (fruits), Rhus coriaria L. (epicarps), Urtica dioica L. (leaves), and Zata...

BACKGROUND Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration is integral in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Sumac (Rhus coriaria) berries are believed to have atheroprotective effects. Therefore, Sumac, which is a rich source of tannin antioxidants, was tested for its capacity to inhibit VSMC migratory activity. MATERIALS & METHODS Tannin was extracted and purified from ground Sumac. Cultured...

The creation of an environmentally friendly food system involves, e.g., the production safe and healthy reduction its waste. Therefore, main aim this research was to determine effect addition ground sumac powder (in amount 0.5, 1.5, 3.0 g/100 mL) on physicochemical properties freshly pressed carrot (Daucus carota L.) juice obtain a product with extended shelf life. analyses revealed multiplicat...

This study investigated the effect of dry heat on the antioxidant capacity of water extracts of six spices, namely black pepper (Piper nigrum Linn.), cumin (Cuminum cyminum Linn.), clove (Syzygium aromaticum Linn.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, syn. C. zeylanicum Blume), sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) and golpar (H. persicum Desf. Ex.), which were either roasted or heated in a microwave oven, powdered...

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 1, Volume 14, 2022: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties different topics of life science. Among the exciting researches or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: Using sumac (Rhus coriaria L.), as a miraculous spice with outstanding pharmacological activities; role silicon plant under nor...