A number of naturally occurring agents are hypothesized to protect against ultraviolet (UV)‑induced skin damage. The present study screened >50 plant extracts for inhibitors of UVB‑induced cytotoxicity, using cultured normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEK), and identified that the fruit of rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) was the most marked inhibitor of cell death. The protective effec...

background: malaria and leishmaniasis are two most significant parasitic diseases which are endemic in iran. over the past decades, interest in botanical repellents has increased as a result of safety to human. the comparative effi- cacy of essential oils of two native plants, myrtle ( myrtus communis ) and marigold ( calendula officinalis ) collected from natural habitats at southern iran was ...

conclusions: the facial warts of both cases have completely cured by using myrtle. we hypothesized that myrtle not only have antiviral effects but also may have a systemic impression. it can use topically on a part of body with influence on the other parts. myrtle is especially useful for facial warts. these two cases highlighted a new method for treatment of common warts especially facial wart...

Myrtucommulone (MC) and semimyrtucommulone (S-MC) are unique oligomeric, nonprenylated acylphloroglucinols contained in the leaves of myrtle (Myrtus communis). Although extracts of myrtle have been traditionally used in folk medicine for the treatment of various disorders, studies addressing select cellular or molecular pharmacological properties of these extracts or specific ingredients thereo...

Myrtle species includes the melanocarpa (with pigmented fruit when ripe) and leucocarpa varieties unpigmented fruit). Myrtle-bearing is more common as a wild or cultivated plant for red liqueur production, while genotypes with are rare. also appreciated in international market of ornamental plants garden shrub, flowering fruiting potted plant, production cut leafy branches. Varieties fruit, com...

This study was conducted to determine the insecticidal activity of essential oils from oregano, Origanum onites L. (Lamiales: Lamiaceae), savory, Satureja thymbra L. (Lamiales: Lamiaceae), and myrtle, Myrtus communis L. (Rosales: Myrtaceae) against three stored-product insects. Essential oils from three species of plants were obtained by Clevenger-type water distillation. The major compounds in...