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2021
Journal article
Antioxidant, Anti-Collagenase, Anti-Elastase and Anti-Tyrosinase Activities of an Aqueous Cosmos caudatus Kunth (Asteraceae) Leaf Extract.
Cosmos caudatus Kunth (Asteraceae) or wild cosmos is traditionally used as a culinary and medicinal herb. The leaves and shoots of the plant are reputed to promote a younger skin complexion if consumed regularly. However, research to support its potential use as a cosmeceutical is lacking. This study investigated the...Zakaria, N.N. Azwanida ; Okello, E. Jonathan ; Howes, Melanie-Jayne
Anti-Tyrosinase, Anti-Elastase, Cosmos caudatus, Anti-Collagenase, and Antioxidant
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2018
Journal article
Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant to Central Nervous System Function.
Background: Extracts of several members of the monoterpene-rich Lamiaceae sub-family Nepetoideae, including those from the Salvia (sage), Melissa (Lemon balm) and Rosmarinus (rosemary) genera, evince cognitive and mood effects in humans that are potentially related to their effects on cholinergic and GABAergic neurotransmission. To date, despite promising in vitro properties,...Kennedy, David ; Okello, Edward ; Chazot, Paul ; Howes, Melanie-Jayne ; Ohiomokhare, Samuel …
Mentha, Terpenes, Mint, Brain function, and Cognition
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2014
Journal article
Identification of a novel GABAA receptor channel ligand derived from Melissa officinalis and Lavandula angustifolia essential oils.
