Larvicidal activity of Syzygium aromaticum (L) Merr and Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck essential oils and their antagonistic effects with temephos in resistant populations of Aedes aegypti

Environmentally friendly botanical larvicides are commonly considered as an alternative to synthetic larvicides against Aedes aegypti Linn. In addition, mosquito resistance to currently used larvicides has motivated research to find new compounds acting via different mechanisms of action, with the goal of controlling the spread of mosquitos. Essential oils have been widely studied for this purpose. This work aims to evaluate the larvicidal potential of Syzygium aromaticum and Citrus sinensis essential oils, either alone or in combination with temephos, on Ae. aegypti populations having different levels of organophosphate resistance. The 50% lethal concentration (LC50) of the essential oils alone and in combination with temephos and the influence of essential oils on vector oviposition were evaluated. The results revealed that essential oils exhibited similar larvicidal activity in resistant populations and susceptible populations. However, S. aromaticum and C. sinensis essential oils in combination with temephos did not decrease resistance profiles. The presence of the evaluated essential oils in oviposition sites significantly decreased the number of eggs compared to sites with tap water. Therefore, the evaluated essential oils are suitable for use in mosquito resistance management, whereas their combinations with temephos are not recommended. Additionally, repellency should be considered during formulation development to avoid mosquito deterrence.

The anticonvulsant effect of geraniol and inclusion complex geraniol: beta-cyclodextrin / El efecto anticonvulsivo de geraniol y la inclusión de geraniol complejo: beta-ciclodextrina

Geraniol (GR) is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol present in essential oils of aromatic plant species used in Brazilian folk medicine for the treatment of epilepsy. The present study was designed to evaluate the anticonvulsant effect of GR and of the inclusion complex geraniol:beta-cyclodextrin (GR:beta-CD). Mice were treated with GR or with GR:beta-CD (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) 30 min before pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) or strychnine (STN). GR at 200 mg/kg and GR:beta-CD at the doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg significantly increased the latency for the first PTZ-induced convulsion and reduced the percentage of animals that convulsed. The pretreatment of flumazenil did not revert the anticonvulsant effect of GR in the PTZ-induced convulsion model. In the STN-induced convulsion model, the effects of GR were investigated and no difference was found against control. The results demonstrated an anticonvulsant activity of GR in the PTZ-model, which was potentialized by the complexation with beta-CD...

Geraniol (GR) es un alcohol monoterpeno acíclico presentes en los aceites esenciales de las especies de plantas aromáticas utilizadas en la medicina popular brasileña para el tratamiento de la epilepsia. El presente estudio fue diseñado para evaluar el efecto anticonvulsivo del GR y de la inclusión de geraniol complejo: beta-ciclodextrina (GR:beta-CD). Los ratones fueron tratados con GR o con GR:beta- CD (50, 100 y 200 mg/kg) 30 minutos antes de pentylenotetrazole (PTZ) o strichinine (STN). GR a 200 mg/kg y GR:beta-CD en las dosis de 100 y 200 mg/kg aumentó significativamente la latencia para la primera convulsión inducida PTZ-y redujo la porcentaje de animales que convulsionó. El tratamiento previo de flumazenil no revirtió el efecto anticonvulsivo de GR en el modelo de convulsión inducida con PTZ. En el modelo de convulsión inducida com STN, los efectos de GR fueron investigados y no se encontró ninguna diferencia contra el control. Los resultados demostraron una actividad anticonvulsiva de geraniol en el modelo de PTZ, que fue potenciada por la formación de complejos con beta-CD...

Toxicidade aguda do extrato aquoso de folhas de Erythrina velutina em animais experimentais / Acute toxicity of the aqueous extract of Erythrina velutina leaves in experimental animals

Este trabalho teve como objetivo a avaliação da toxicidade aguda do extrato aquoso de folhas de Erythrina velutina, espécie vegetal muito usada na medicina popular principalmente como tranqüilizante. O protocolo experimental utilizado seguiu o Guia para a Realização de Estudos de Toxicidade Pré-clínica de Fitoterápicos da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa, 2004). Ratos Wistar adultos foram tratados por via oral com a dose limite de 5 g/kg do extrato e observados por 14 dias consecutivos. Nenhum animal veio a óbito e nenhum sinal de toxicidade foi detectado nas observações comportamentais ou nas autópsias, indicando uma razoável atoxicidade do extrato.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the acute toxicity of the aqueous extract of Erythrina velutina leaves, which is frequently used in folk medicine as a tranquilizer. The experimental design followed the Guide for Preclinical Toxicity Studies of Herbal Medicines from the Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa, 2004). Adult Wistar rats were treated per os with the limit dose of 5g/kg of the extract and then observed for 14 consecutive days. No animals died and no signs of toxicity were detected either during the behavioral observations or at the autopsies, what indicates a reasonable lack of toxicity for the extract.

Obtenção e avaliação clínica de dentifrícios à base do extrato hidroalcoólico da Lippia sidoides Cham (Verbenaceae) sobre o biofilme dentário / Obtention and evaluation of odontologic products made with the crude extract of Lippia sidoides Cham (Verbenaceae) over the dental biofilm

Resumo: Este estudo teve por objetivo obter e avaliar os efeitos de preparações odontológica,creme dental e colutório, à base do extrato hidroalcoólico de Lippia sidoides Cham como coadjuvanteda higiene bucal no controle do biofilme dentário em voluntários humanos. Foram selecionados84 indivíduos, divididos em 4 grupos de 21 elementos, os grupos teste 2 e 3 e os grupos controle1 e 4, avaliados nos tempos 0, 7, 15, 21 e 28 dias. Os resultados demonstraram que o creme dental e o colutório, à base do extrato de Lippia sidoides Cham (grupos 2 e 3 respectivamente), após umperíodo de 28 dias, foram superiores aos produtos utilizados como controle (creme dental de usodiário no grupo 1 e solução de cloreto de cetilpiridíneo no grupo 4), mostrando serem eficientes como coadjuvante no controle do biofilme dentário, pois reduziram de forma estatisticamente significativa o índice de biofilme dentário

This work describes the attainment of odontologic preparations from the crude extract of Lippia sidoides Cham (Verbenaceae) and the evaluation of their effects as an oral hygienic agent in the dental bacterial control on human volunteers. The volunteers (84) were divided into four groups of 21 where test groups are 2 and 3 and control groups are 1 and 4, tested after time periods of 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The results suggested that the toothpaste and the mouthwash made with the crude extract of Lippia sidoides Cham (Verbenaceae) after a 28 day period were statistically efficient in reducing the dental biofilm caused by bacteria