Eugenol is the essential component of many spice oils such as clove, cinnamon leaf, basil, nutmeg, etc. The determination authenticity oil pivotal for estimating purity any oil. Hence, there a high time to identify marker compounds present in particular From ancient times, clove known physiological properties. It also widely used dentistry and has potent antioxidant property. In this study, eug...

Abstract South Sulawesi is one of largest clove-producing regions in Indonesia. The highest production was obtained the Luwu, Regency area, but there needs to be data related wide distribution clove development potential, especially Bua Ponrang District, primary producer commodities. Therefore, it necessary evaluate suitability plant land, which can show area its potential Luwu Regency. This st...

The androgen steroid androstadienone, an odorous compound emitted from the human axillary region, has recurrently been considered as a candidate compound involved in human chemical communication and mate choice. Although perception of androstadienone has been shown to influence several affective (mood), attentional, physiological and neural parameters, studies investigating its impact on human ...

Preparation of natural preservative from Clove, Eucalyptus and Rosemary extracts as the substitute nitrite in chicken sausage

BACKGROUND The increase in demand and consumption of single clove garlic or 'Solo garlic' (Allium sativum) has resulted in an increase in research on its therapeutic properties. The present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant activities, oxidant-scavenging efficiency and preventive effects of SCG (single clove garlic) and MCG (multi clove garlic) on CCl4-induced acute hepatotoxicity in male ...

Since the discovery of AFB1 as an important mycotoxin in 1960, several investigations have attempted to develop methods for the degradation and removal of mycotoxins from food and feed. The use of chemical preservatives in food to abate the mycotoxin problem has disadvantages due to residual effects of these preservatives on human and animal health (Freedman 1980; Parke and Lewis 1992; Knezevic...

Eleven essential oils (EOs) were evaluated for their antibacterial properties, against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and E. coli O157:H7. EOs were introduced into Brain Heart Infusion agar (BHI) (15ml) at a concentration of 0.25 to 2% (vol/vol) to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) for each pathogen evaluated. Results showe...

Plant essential oils (EOs) have been reported to have health benefit properties and their preventive and therapeutic use in animals is expected to increase in the future. We evaluated the influence of five essential oils obtained from plant species which are known to have positive antimicrobial, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects--sage EO from Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae), oregano...