Background and Objective: SARS COV-2 is a worldwide pandemic disease. There is currently no effective cure for this virus, but some types of herbs can be a good choice for reducing its symptoms. There are some reports that Thymus Vulgaris has a high antioxidant compounds effective in strengthening the immune system, as well as anti-virus effects to reduce the respiratory symptoms. Therefore, we...

The leaf essential oil yields of clementine, cypress, rosemary, tea, and thyme were 0.22, 0.87, 1.46, 1.20, 0.72%, respectively, based on the dry weight plant material. oils contained highest levels oxygenated monoterpenes (60.14-91.70%). Rosemary tea rich in 1,8-cineole (49.98% 57.55%, respectively), they have potent antifungal activity against Alternaria alternata strain (MIC = 5000 μg/ml). T...

The present study was conducted to evaluate the combined effect of low-dose gamma irradiation and antimicrobial coating on the shelf life of pre-cooked shrimp (Penaeus spp.). Antimicrobial coatings were obtained by incorporating various concentrations of thyme oil and trans-cinnamaldehyde in coating formulations prepared from soy or whey protein isolates. Coated shrimps were stored at 4 +/- 1 d...

Background and Objectives: Virgin olive oil is a vastly consumed product, with widespread appreciation for its good nutritional and health properties. However, oxidation can reduce its quality. The aim of this study was to investigate how the essential oil of Zataria multiflora (Shirazi thyme) can contribute to the prevention of virgin olive oil oxidation in comparison with the actions of &alph...

Diseases of fishes caused by Aeromonas spp. are common, have broad host ranges and may cause high mortality. Treatments of captive-reared populations using antimicrobials are limited with concerns for bacterial resistance development and environmental dissemination. This study was done to determine whether selected plant-derived essential oils were bactericidal to Aeromonas spp. Initially, twel...

Background: The current ‘green’ trend is favoring usages of natural ingredients with an increasing interest in the health and wellness benefits herbal products. Aroma finishing enhances value product by incorporating different fragrance into fabrics. However, longevity aroma on textile passage time subsequent launderings a major concern that can be solved through microencapsulation core materia...