OBJECTIVE Several studies have shown the antispasmodic activity of Matricariarecutita without detailing the underlying mechanism(s). The present study was designed to determine whether the antispasmodic mechanisms of M. recutita extract mediated via histaminergic/cholinergic receptors, Ca2+channels, activation of PKA2 and NO release in isolated rabbit jejunum. MATERIALS AND METHODS The concen...

Plant-associated bacteria fulfill important functions for plant growth and health. However, our knowledge about the impact of bacterial treatments on the host's microbiome and physiology is limited. The present study was conducted to assess the impact of bacterial inoculants on the microbiome of chamomile plants Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert grown in a field under organic management in Egy...

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo resgatar o saber popular sobre as plantas medicinais utilizadas para a promoção da saúde e agroecologia no município de Laranjeiras do Sul – Paraná. Foi realizado um estudo etnobotânico abordagem quantitativa, seguindo método descritivo, partir uma campo com agricultores das comunidades Passo Liso, Rio Tigre Verde, situadas nesse município, entre os meses novemb...

The study analyzed the biological (antimicrobial and antioxidant) activity of such medicinal plants grown in Kemerovo region as Leaf mustard ( Brassica juncea L. ), Stinging nettle Urtica dioica Maral root Rhaponticum carthamoides Thyme Thymus serpyllum Purple coneflower Echinacea purpúrea Chamomile Chamomilla recutita Milk thistle Sílybum mariánum Common marigold Caléndula officinális Tansy Ta...

Sesquiterpene lactones (SLs), mainly those with an activated exocyclic methylene group, are important allergens in Asteraceae (Compositae) plants. As a screening tool, the Compositae mix, consisting of five Asteraceae plant extracts with allergenic potential (feverfew, tansy, arnica, yarrow, and German chamomile) is part of several national patch test baseline series. However, the SL content of...

BACKGROUND Microbial contamination levels and corresponding sensitivities to gamma rays (GR) and elec- tron beam (EB) irradiation were tested in chamomile (Chamomile recutta L.). METHODS Chamomile powders were treated with 10 and 20 kGy by GR and EB, respectively. Microbiological and chemical analyses were performed on controls and treated samples immediately after irradiation, and after 12 m...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chamomilla recutita on the healing of ulcers in rats. STUDY DESIGN A 5-mm wound was inflicted on the tongue of 36 rats. Treatment group animals were treated topically with 0.04 mL/day of chamomile ointment, whereas control group animals were not treated. Animals were sacrificed after 3, 7 or 10 days. Semi-quantitative analysis...