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Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaei - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Comparison of the Effects of Myrtus Communis L, Berberis Vulgaris and Metronidazole Vaginal Gel alone for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2016Co-Authors: Mansoure Masoudi, Sepideh Miraj, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaeiAbstract:Introduction: There is a growing tendency towards herbal medicines for treatment of vaginitis. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated invitro and invivo. Aim: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) and Myrtus communis L 2% (in metronidazole base) with only metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginosis. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial research on 120 married women aged 18-40 years affected by bacterial vaginosis attended for treatment to gynaecology clinic of Hajar Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran). They were randomly divided into three groups of 40 participants. Diagnostic criteria were Amsel's criteria. Myrtus communis L, Berberis vulgaris vaginal gel or metronidazole vaginal gel for five-night usage were prescribed to each group, and after 7 days therapeutic effects were assessed. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed with regard to treatment response among the study groups (p
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Review on phytochemistry, therapeutic and pharmacological effects of Myrtus (Myrtus communis)
2015Co-Authors: Babak Baharvand-ahmadi, Mahmoud Bahmani, Nasrollah Naghdi, Kourosh Saki, Sara. Baharvand-ahmadi, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaeiAbstract:The scientific name of Myrtle is Myrtus communis which widely used as a medicinal plant and herbal medicine. The extracts and essential oils of this medicinal plant contain special multiple pharmacological effects. Mort plants in traditional medicine used for wide ranges of disorders such as urinary tract infections, digestive problems, bronchitis, sinusitis, dry cough, neurological problems (epilepsy), hemorrhoids, pyorrhoea, rheumatic pain, bloating, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, interal wounds, rheumatism, inflammatory, bacterial infections, edema, spasm, depression, fungy, blood sugar, cough, chest pain and pain. The also are used as stimulant, tonic stomach and anti-parasites. Current studies mentioned the antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, analgesic, pesticide, hepatoprotective, anti-genotoxicity effects of Myrtus. The essential oil mixtures contain cineole, myrtenole, pinene, geraniol, linalool, camphene, tannins, as well as oleic, linoleic, palmitic and citric acids and various sugars, which their therapeutic effects are probably due to these compounds. Discovering the different effects of this plant is important to produce effective natural remedies.
Sepideh Miraj - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of the effects of Myrtus communis l berberis vulgaris and metronidazole vaginal gel alone for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2016Co-Authors: Mansoure Masoudi, Sepideh Miraj, Mahmoud RafieiankopaeiAbstract:Introduction: There is a growing tendency towards herbal medicines for treatment of vaginitis. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated invitro and invivo. Aim: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) and Myrtus communis L 2% (in metronidazole base) with only metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginosis. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial research on 120 married women aged 18-40 years affected by bacterial vaginosis attended for treatment to gynaecology clinic of Hajar Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran). They were randomly divided into three groups of 40 participants. Diagnostic criteria were Amsel's criteria. Myrtus communis L, Berberis vulgaris vaginal gel or metronidazole vaginal gel for five-night usage were prescribed to each group, and after 7 days therapeutic effects were assessed. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed with regard to treatment response among the study groups (p<0.001), with Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris groups having a better response than metronidazole gel alone. Moreover, there was no significant difference between Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris groups (p= 0.18). The patients in groups of Myrtus communis L or Berberis vulgaris in metronidazole base did not experience any relapse, but in metronidazole group, 30% of patients experienced relapse during three weeks follow up. Conclusion: Findings of the study showed that treatment with a combination of Myrtus communis L or Berberis vulgaris in metronidazole base improve the efficacy of bacterial vaginosis therapy. © 2016, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. All rights reserved.
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Comparison of the Effects of Myrtus Communis L, Berberis Vulgaris and Metronidazole Vaginal Gel alone for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2016Co-Authors: Mansoure Masoudi, Sepideh Miraj, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaeiAbstract:Introduction: There is a growing tendency towards herbal medicines for treatment of vaginitis. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated invitro and invivo. Aim: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) and Myrtus communis L 2% (in metronidazole base) with only metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginosis. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial research on 120 married women aged 18-40 years affected by bacterial vaginosis attended for treatment to gynaecology clinic of Hajar Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran). They were randomly divided into three groups of 40 participants. Diagnostic criteria were Amsel's criteria. Myrtus communis L, Berberis vulgaris vaginal gel or metronidazole vaginal gel for five-night usage were prescribed to each group, and after 7 days therapeutic effects were assessed. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed with regard to treatment response among the study groups (p
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A review study of therapeutic effects of Myrtus communis
2016Co-Authors: Sepideh Miraj, Sadegh KianiAbstract:Myrtus, with the common name myrtle is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. The aim of this study was to review its therapeutic effects effects. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases .The initial search strategy identified about 128 references. In this study, 113 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria [in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Myrtus, and dated mainly from the year 1964 to 2015.The search terms were “Myrtus, “therapeutic properties”, “pharmacological effects”. It is commonly used for anti-bacterial effect, anti-anxiety effect, anti-acne vulgaris, antioxidant effects, antifungal and herbicidal effects, antileishmanial and cytotoxic effects, repellency effect, antifungal, anti-biofilm and adhesion activity, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties, anti-cancer effect, scolicidal effects, gastrointestinal effect ,facial warts effects. Myrtus. is widely used for therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes that trigger its significant value. Various combinations and numerous medicinal properties of its extract, oil, and leaves demand further and more studies about the other useful and unknown properties of this multipurpose plant.
Antonietta Fioretto - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Microbial activity of soil with different plant cover in Mediterranean area
2007Co-Authors: S. Papa, A Pellegrino, Antonella Ferrigno, Antonietta FiorettoAbstract:SUMMARY - Microbial activity of soil with different plant cover in Mediterranean area - Soil is an extremely hetero-geneous substratum, site of numerous and important processes of the terrestrial ecosystems, but still now little known, in particular for the microbial communities biodiversity. Different studies have been performed on the climate effect on the microorganisms activity, while very little is known around the effects of the different plant cover on the soil microbial activity and/or on its biodiversity, especially in Mediterranean maquis of the South Italy. The aim of this work was to verify if the different plant cover is able to modify the soil microbial activity. It has been measured the respiration and some enzymes activity on the soil collected under Cistus and Myrtus shrubs, two kinds typical of the maquis, and the litter decomposition dynamics of Cistus and Myrtus . In addition to a remarkable spatial variability, the data showed for the two different shrubs, during the year, a different enzymes expression as well as a respiration much more variable in the
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lignin and cellulose degradation and nitrogen dynamics during decomposition of three leaf litter species in a mediterranean ecosystem
Soil Biology & Biochemistry, 2005Co-Authors: Antonietta Fioretto, S. Papa, Carmelina Di Nardo, A FuggiAbstract:Abstract Cellulose and lignin degradation dynamics was monitored during the leaf litter decomposition of three typical species of the Mediterranean area, Cistus incanus L., Myrtus communis L. and Quercus ilex L., using the litter bag method. Total N and its distribution among lignin, cellulose and acid–detergent–soluble fractions were measured and related to the overall decay process. The litter organic substance of Cistus and Myrtus decomposed more rapidly than that of Quercus . The decay constants were 0.47 year −1 , 0.75 year −1 and 0.30 year −1 for Cistus, Myrtus and Quercus , respectively. Lignin and cellulose contents were different as were their relative amounts (34 and 18%, 15 and 37%, 37 and 39% of the overall litter organic matter before exposure, for Cistus , Myrtus and Quercus , respectively). Lignin began to decrease after 6 and 8 months of exposure in Cistus and Myrtus , respectively, while it did not change significantly during the entire study period in Quercus . The holocellulose, in contrast, began to decompose in Cistus after 1 year, while in Quercus and Myrtus immediately. Nitrogen was strongly immobilized in all the litters in the early period of decay. Its release began after the first year in Cistus and Myrtus and after 2 years of decomposition in Quercus . These litters still contained about 60, 20 and 90% of the initial nitrogen at the end of the experiment (3 years). Prior to litter exposure nitrogen associated with the lignin fraction was 65, 54 and 37% in Cistus , Myrtus and Quercus , while that associated with the cellulose fraction was 30, 24 and 28%. Although most of the nitrogen was not lost from litters, its distribution among the litter components changed significantly during decomposition. In Cistus and Myrtus the nitrogen associated with lignin began to decrease just 4 months after exposure. In Quercus this process was slowed and after 3 years of decomposition 8% of the nitrogen remained associated with lignin or lignin-like substances. The nitrogen associated with cellulose or cellulose-like substances, in contrast, began to decrease from the beginning of cellulose decomposition in all three species. At the end of the study period most of the nitrogen was not associated to the lignocellulose fraction but to the acid–detergent–soluble substance (87, 88 and 84% of the remaining litter nitrogen).
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litter fall and litter decomposition in a low mediterranean shrubland
Biology and Fertility of Soils, 2003Co-Authors: Antonietta Fioretto, S. Papa, A FuggiAbstract:Annual production of litter by Cistus incanus (L.) and Myrtus communis (L.) and decomposition dynamics of leaf litter of these species was studied in a Mediterranean shrubland. Myrtus and Cistus produced 472 and 429 g dry weight litter m-2 year-1, respectively. Leaves were the predominant litter component for both species. The average decay constant of Myrtus and Cistus litters enclosed in litter bags, calculated over the whole study period (38 months), was 0.71 year-1 and 0.31 year-1 respectively. In green leaves the N content differed during growth seasons for both species, whereas the content of Ca, Mg, P, K, and Na did not show significant changes. Abscised leaves had lower N, P and K contents than green leaves, evidencing that a nutrient translocation before abscission occurred from senescent leaves. The nutrient contents of the leaves at abscission time, generally higher in Cistus than in Myrtus, allowed us to estimate the annual nutrient input to the soil. Phosphorus and K more than N were rapidly released by the decomposing litters after exposure. Nutrient limitation, in particular P, might be considered the main growth limiting factor for Myrtus and Cistus. Both species were adapted to recovery and rapidly recycle P more than N and K in the living biomass through retranslocation from green leaves before abscission and/or a high release rate from the decomposing litter. The former strategy was better used by Cistus, the latter by Myrtus.
Félix Tomi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Composition and Chemical Variability of Myrtus communis Leaf Oil From Northwestern Algeria
Natural Product Communications, 2019Co-Authors: Chahrazed Bekhechi, Joseph Casanova, Charaf Eddine Watheq Malti, Maghnia Boussaïd, Imane Achouri, Karima Belilet, Marc Gibernau, Félix TomiAbstract:Myrtus communis L. is a shrub growing wild in most countries all around the Mediterranean Sea and myrtle leaf oil is useful in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. Nowadays, “chemotyped” es...
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the genus Myrtus l in algeria composition and biological aspects of essential oils from m communis and m nivellei a review
Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2016Co-Authors: Amel Bouzabata, Joseph Casanova, Ange Bighelli, Carlos Cavaleiro, Ligia Salgueiro, Félix TomiAbstract:The genus Myrtus L. (Myrtaceae family) comprises two species, Myrtus communis L. (known as common myrtle) growing wild all around the Mediterranean basin and Myrtus nivellei Batt. and Trab. (known as Saharan myrtle), found in central Sahara. Only one country, Algeria, hosts both species, M. communis in the North and M. nivellei in the South. The aim of this review was to collect, summarize, and compare the main results reported relative to the essential oils isolated from aerial parts of both species: botanical aspects, habitat, traditional use, chemical composition, new compounds, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effect, and insecticidal activity. Both essential oils have potential applications in human health.
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New compounds, chemical composition, antifungal activity and cytotoxicity of the essential oil from Myrtus nivellei Batt. &Trab., an endemic species of Central Sahara
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2013Co-Authors: Amel Bouzabata, Joseph Casanova, Carlos Cavaleiro, Ligia Salgueiro, Ophélie Bazzali, Célia Cabral, José Gonçalves Maria, Teresa Cruz Maria, Félix TomiAbstract:Ethnopharmacologic relevance:Myrtusnivellei Batt.&Trab.(Myrtaceae) known as Sahara myrtle is appreciated by the Touaregs as medicinal plant. Infusion of leaves is employed against diarrhea and blennorrhea. Crushed leaves added to oil or to butter ointment have been traditionally used for the treatment of dermatosis. Aim of the study is to consider the traditional medicinal uses and the lack of scientific studies on their biological activities, the present study was designed to elucidate the chemical composition, the antifungal activity of its essential oils against fungi responsible for human infections, as well as, its cytotoxicity in the mammalian keratinocytes. Materials and methods: Chemical analysis of Myrtus nivellei essential oil isolated by hydrodistillation of aerial parts (leaves and flowers), was carried out using a combination of chromatographic (CC, GC with retention indices) and spectroscopic techniques (MS, 13C NMR, 2DNMR).The antifungal activity was evaluated by using broth macrodilution methods for yeasts and filamentous fungi. Cytotoxicity wastested in HaCaT keratinocytes through the MTT assay. Results: Ten samples coming from two localities of harvest were investigated.The chemical composition was largely dominated by1,8-cineole (33.6-50.4%) and limonene (17.5-25.0%). The structure of two new compounds bearing the isoamylcyclopentane skeleton has been elucidated.The oil was more active against Cryptococcus neoformans with MIC of 0.16 μL/mL followed by dermatophytes, with MICs of 0.64 and1.25 μL/mL. Furthermore, evaluation of cell viability showed no cytotoxicity in HaCaT keratinocytes at concentrations up to1.25 mL/mL. Conclusions: The composition of Myrtus nivellei oil differed from that of Myrtus communis. The structure of two di-nor-sesquiterpenoids has been elucidated. It was possible to find appropriate doses of Myrtus nivellei oil with both antifungal activity and very low detrimental effect on keratinocytes. These findings add significant information to the pharmacological activity of Myrtus nivellei essential oils, specifically to its antifungal properties, thus justifying and reinforcing the use of this plant in traditional medicine.
Mansoure Masoudi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparison of the effects of Myrtus communis l berberis vulgaris and metronidazole vaginal gel alone for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2016Co-Authors: Mansoure Masoudi, Sepideh Miraj, Mahmoud RafieiankopaeiAbstract:Introduction: There is a growing tendency towards herbal medicines for treatment of vaginitis. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated invitro and invivo. Aim: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) and Myrtus communis L 2% (in metronidazole base) with only metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginosis. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial research on 120 married women aged 18-40 years affected by bacterial vaginosis attended for treatment to gynaecology clinic of Hajar Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran). They were randomly divided into three groups of 40 participants. Diagnostic criteria were Amsel's criteria. Myrtus communis L, Berberis vulgaris vaginal gel or metronidazole vaginal gel for five-night usage were prescribed to each group, and after 7 days therapeutic effects were assessed. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed with regard to treatment response among the study groups (p<0.001), with Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris groups having a better response than metronidazole gel alone. Moreover, there was no significant difference between Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris groups (p= 0.18). The patients in groups of Myrtus communis L or Berberis vulgaris in metronidazole base did not experience any relapse, but in metronidazole group, 30% of patients experienced relapse during three weeks follow up. Conclusion: Findings of the study showed that treatment with a combination of Myrtus communis L or Berberis vulgaris in metronidazole base improve the efficacy of bacterial vaginosis therapy. © 2016, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. All rights reserved.
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Comparison of the Effects of Myrtus Communis L, Berberis Vulgaris and Metronidazole Vaginal Gel alone for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2016Co-Authors: Mansoure Masoudi, Sepideh Miraj, Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaeiAbstract:Introduction: There is a growing tendency towards herbal medicines for treatment of vaginitis. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Myrtus communis L and Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated invitro and invivo. Aim: This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) and Myrtus communis L 2% (in metronidazole base) with only metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginosis. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial research on 120 married women aged 18-40 years affected by bacterial vaginosis attended for treatment to gynaecology clinic of Hajar Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran). They were randomly divided into three groups of 40 participants. Diagnostic criteria were Amsel's criteria. Myrtus communis L, Berberis vulgaris vaginal gel or metronidazole vaginal gel for five-night usage were prescribed to each group, and after 7 days therapeutic effects were assessed. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed with regard to treatment response among the study groups (p
