Introduction: Oxidative stress is the result of imbalance between free radicals and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of the body. Oxidative stress in brain causes dysfunction of brain activities, destruction of neurons, and disorders like Alzheimer disease. In this experimental study, we examined the protective effect of Salvia officinalis L. against oxidative stress induced by intracerebr...

The aqueous extracts of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller), olive (Olea europaea L.), sage (Salvia officinalis L.), thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), wild thyme (T. serpyllum L.), tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze), and verbena (Verbena officinalis L.) were investigated for polyphenol, tannins, antocyanins and flavonoids. Among ...

BACKGROUND Salvia divinorum has known hallucinogenic effects and is legal in most parts of the United States. Given that this psychoactive substance has a potential of misuse and abuse, further data regarding the clinical and psychosocial factors associated with use are needed. OBJECTIVES To examine the clinical and psychosocial characteristics associated with use of salvia. METHODS The stu...

Az orvosi zsálya (Salvia officinalis L.) az egyik legszélesebb körben alkalmazott gyógynövény. Szárított levelét és illóolaját egyaránt felhasználja a gyógyszer-, kozmetika- élelmiszeripar. A Salviae folium (Ph.Hg. VIII.,2004) illóolaj-tartalmát annak összetételét, azaz drogminőséget jelentősen befolyásolják termesztés körülményei (talaj-, tápanyag-, víz- fényellátottság). zsályát szárazságtűrő...