The essential oils from oregano (Origanum syriacum L.) and laurel (Laurus nobilis L.), their main components, namely, carvacrol, 1,8-cineole α-pinene, were tested to determine inhibitory effects on the seed germinations of three different weeds [redroot amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus wild licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra curled dock (Rumex crispus cutleaf ground-cherry (Physalis angulata L.)] cro...

Abnormal levels of androgens cause many diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia and hormone dependent cancers. Although the reduction in serum testosterone (T) by Glycyrrhiza glabra has been reported, its effects on seminal vesicle (SV) and prostate tissues have never been reported. This study was carried out to investigate different aspects of antiandrogenic properties of this plant. Immatu...

Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn., is one of herbal medicines widely used for various purposes, including as a sweetener and for gastric ulcer treatment. However, environmental destruction due to the harvesting of wild licorice is becoming a serious problem. We cultured licorice in a hydroponic system to examine the relation between the concentration of nutritional solution applied and glycyrr...