Therapeutic potential of α-and β-pinene: A miracle gift of nature

B Salehi, S Upadhyay, I Erdogan Orhan… - Biomolecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
α-and β-pinene are well-known representatives of the monoterpenes group, and are found
in many plants' essential oils. A wide range of pharmacological activities have been …

Cannabis pharmacology: the usual suspects and a few promising leads

EB Russo, J Marcu - Advances in pharmacology, 2017 - Elsevier
The golden age of cannabis pharmacology began in the 1960s as Raphael Mechoulam and
his colleagues in Israel isolated and synthesized cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol, and …

The essential oil from industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) by-products as an effective tool for insect pest management in organic crops

G Benelli, R Pavela, R Petrelli, L Cappellacci… - Industrial crops and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The inflorescences of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) represent a consistent by-product
that is underutilized. Moving from the concept that this plant part has evolved as a natural …

Polypharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of β-caryophyllene: a dietary phytocannabinoid of pharmaceutical promise

C Sharma, J M. Al Kaabi, S M. Nurulain… - Current …, 2016 - benthamdirect.com
Background: β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene abundantly found in
essential oils from various spices, fruits and medicinal as well as ornamental plants. It is …

Larvicidal and adulticidal effects of some Egyptian oils against Culex pipiens

MM Baz, A Selim, IT Radwan, AM Alkhaibari… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases represent an increasing global challenge. Plant
extract and/or oils could serve as alternatives to synthetic insecticides. The larvicidal effects …

Acute larvicidal toxicity of five essential oils (Pinus nigra, Hyssopus officinalis, Satureja montana, Aloysia citrodora and Pelargonium graveolens) against the filariasis …

G Benelli, R Pavela, A Canale, K Cianfaglione… - Parasitology …, 2017 - Elsevier
Mosquito vector control is facing a number of important and timely challenges, mainly due to
the rapid development of pesticide resistance and environmental concerns. In this scenario …

Synergized mixtures of Apiaceae essential oils and related plant-borne compounds: larvicidal effectiveness on the filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus Say

G Benelli, R Pavela, R Iannarelli, R Petrelli… - Industrial Crops and …, 2017 - Elsevier
The recent outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, such as chikungunya and Zika virus,
highlighted the pivotal importance of effective mosquito control programs. Nowadays …

Botanical essential oils and uses as mosquitocides and repellents against dengue

M Chellappandian, P Vasantha-Srinivasan… - Environment …, 2018 - Elsevier
Plants naturally produce bioactive compounds along with many secondary metabolites
which serve as defensive chemical against herbivorers including insect pests. One group of …

α-Humulene and β-elemene from Syzygium zeylanicum (Myrtaceae) essential oil: highly effective and eco-friendly larvicides against Anopheles subpictus, Aedes albopictus …

M Govindarajan, G Benelli - Parasitology research, 2016 - Springer
Mosquitoes transmit serious pathogens and parasites to humans and animals, including
malaria, dengue, Japanese encephalitis and filariasis. The extensive use of chemical …