Research Keyword: Bioactive constituents

Essential Oils as an Antifungal Alternative to Control Several Species of Fungi Isolated from Musa paradisiaca: Part III

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This study tested six common essential oils (from oregano, thyme, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and basil) to see if they could stop five types of fungi that spoil bananas after harvest. Thyme oil worked best, completely stopping fungal growth at the highest concentration tested. Cinnamon and oregano oils also worked well at moderate concentrations. These natural oils could replace synthetic fungicides and help keep bananas fresher longer during storage and transport.

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Isolation and Identification of Chemical Compounds from Agaricus blazei Murrill and Their In Vitro Antifungal Activities

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Researchers extracted and identified six chemical compounds from A. blazei mushrooms and tested their ability to fight fungal infections. The compounds showed promising activity against common fungal pathogens that cause infections in humans. This research suggests that A. blazei could be developed into natural antifungal treatments. The findings add to growing evidence that medicinal mushrooms contain valuable bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential.

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Tyrosinase Inhibitors Derived from Chemical Constituents of Dianella ensifolia

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Researchers isolated four new plant compounds and 67 known compounds from Dianella ensifolia, a traditional Asian medicinal plant. Two of these compounds (11 and 14) were found to inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production, making them approximately 13 times more effective than arbutin, a common cosmetic whitening ingredient. These findings suggest that D. ensifolia could be developed as a natural source of skin-whitening agents for treating age spots, freckles, and other pigmentation disorders.

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