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  1 - Preparation of Echium amoenum herbal tea enriched by Malva and Althaea rosea var. nigra
  افشین جعفرپور درسا نبی بخش
  Background & Aim: Echium amoenum is most commonly used herb after tea with high nutritional values. The purpose of this research was to produce Echium amoenum herbal tea, enriched by Malva and Althaea rosea var. nigra, in order to enhance the sensory properties and More

  Background & Aim: Echium amoenum is most commonly used herb after tea with high nutritional values. The purpose of this research was to produce Echium amoenum herbal tea, enriched by Malva and Althaea rosea var. nigra, in order to enhance the sensory properties and antioxidant activity of herbal tea. Experimental: In this study, antioxidant activity of alcoholic extract was evaluated by DPPH method. The turbidity was determined using spectrophotometer at 800 nm wavelength. Total ash, insoluble ash in acid, moisture content and sensory evaluation were performed according to the national standard methods. The moisture content of the whole samples was higher than the standard range for Echium amoenum. Therefore, for better grinding, the Echium amoenum will be dried again before the packaging process to remove additional moisture absorbed from the environment. Results & Discussion: The results showed that all samples had high antioxidant activity, but the sample containing 0% of the Malva, 30% of Althaea rosea var. nigra and 35% of Echium amoenum showed the most radical inhibition properties (95.04%) (p <0.05). Also, in sensory evaluation, this sample had the highest point with a significant difference (p <0.05) compared to other samples. So, it can be concluded that such a combination of studied herbs is suitable for preparation of herbal tea with high antioxidant and acceptable sensory properties. Industrial/ practical recommendations: The results of this study showed that the use of Echium amoenum and Althaea rosea var. nigra can produce herbal tea as a new product, with high antioxidant and desirable sensory properties. Manuscript profile
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  2 - Different aspects of Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) medicinal plant: A review
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  Background & Aim: Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a medicinal plant of Asteraceae. This plant is native to the southern Mediterranean and North Africa, and today it is cultivated in many parts of the world for medicinal and nutritional purposes. Capitols are the e More

  Background & Aim: Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a medicinal plant of Asteraceae. This plant is native to the southern Mediterranean and North Africa, and today it is cultivated in many parts of the world for medicinal and nutritional purposes. Capitols are the edible part of the plant and its leaves are used in the pharmaceutical industry. Artichoke has a special place in the pharmaceutical and traditional medicine industry due to its various polyphenols and flavonoids, with an important pharmaceutical and antioxidant effect. Artichokes leaf has anti-oxidative, antibacterial, choleretic and diuretic. In addition, artichoke extract reduces cholesterol and lipids due to the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Chlorogenic acid and cynarin are the major components of the plant and the medicinal properties are mainly related to them. The present study addresses the different aspects of this plant. Industrial/ Practical recommendations: Considerable amounts of different phytochemicals can be found in Artichoke which make it suitable for herbal remedies. More studies about the other useful and unknown properties of this multipurpose plant are essential. Manuscript profile
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  3 - Physico-chemical properties of nettle seed oils grown in Iran
  مریم جعفری سارا امیری سامانی زهرا جعفری
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  4 - Use of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench as an additive in poultry nutrition
  نصیر لندی فرشید خیری
  Background & Aim: Feed additives have been widely used to stimulate appetite, improve growth performance and immune system function in livestock nutrition. For many years antibiotics have been used in livestock production to improve growth performance. Following the More

  Background & Aim: Feed additives have been widely used to stimulate appetite, improve growth performance and immune system function in livestock nutrition. For many years antibiotics have been used in livestock production to improve growth performance. Following the ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters in animal feeds in European Union and increasing demand for organic products, natural additives are needed, which can maintain health and enhance growth performance. Results & Discussion: Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench is one of the phytogenic additives that has been used for immune system stimulation. The effects of Echinacea in laboratory animals have been effectively studied and investigated in human for potential clinical effects. Echinacea contains effective ingredients which are effective in treatment of various diseases and promoting immune system function. These active substances include alkamides, glycoproteins, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, cinnamic acids, essential oils and flavonoids. Industrial / Practical recommendation: Research on the use of Echinacea in poultry feed are limited, although they can be used as a guideline for further studies. In this paper, we have tried to discuss about present knowledge and the effects of active substances in improving the performance, health and function of the poultry immune system. Manuscript profile
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  5 - Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of sesame oil
  حسن غزالی وردنجانی سمیه تقیان مهدی عمو حیدری
  Background & Aim: Sesame is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and is one of the oldest oily products used by humans. Sesame oil is an important industrial, oral and medicinal oil. Today, the use of ultrasound has grown significantly due to its effects More

  Background & Aim: Sesame is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and is one of the oldest oily products used by humans. Sesame oil is an important industrial, oral and medicinal oil. Today, the use of ultrasound has grown significantly due to its effects on food storage and processing. Experimental: In this research, the response level model was used to study the effects of two variables of grain to solvent ratio and extraction time by fractional irradiation on dependent variables of extraction efficiency, peroxide number, 2- tiobarbituric acid, L, a, and b colorparameters and type and amount of fatty acids. Results & Discussion: The results of variance analysis showed that the increase in solvent to seed and extraction time by ultrasound had a significant effect (P≤0.01) on extraction efficiency. Optimum operating conditions for maximum efficiency were extraction time of 55 min and solvent to seed ratio of 0.25. Industrial/ practical recommendations: It is important to mention that the ultrasonic extraction process with less processing time resulted in more efficiency than the Soxhlet method. It was also shown that ultrasound did not have an inappropriate effect on the extracted oil color and in some cases, it even improved the color of the extracted oil. Manuscript profile
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  6 - Histomorphometric study on the effect of pine tree gum on wound healing of Wistar rats
  احمد روزبهانی الهام مقتدایی مصطفی نوربخش
  Background & Aim: The most therapeutic properties of different species of Pinus class are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics, soothing effect, resolver of skin itches, wound, acne and rash healer and improvement of ulcers and chronic lesions. In anc More

  Background & Aim: The most therapeutic properties of different species of Pinus class are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics, soothing effect, resolver of skin itches, wound, acne and rash healer and improvement of ulcers and chronic lesions. In ancient medical literature of Iran, different parts of Pinus classes, particularly its resin, had been used for treating the chronic lesions. This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of resin extract of Pinus eldarica on skin wound healing process in rats. Experimental: In this research, ointment was prepared with 40% of Pinus eldarica resin. Then, 24 Wistar rats divided into 4 groups of 6 rats including resin recipient group (experimental group), positive control group (topical phenytoin), negative control group (Eucerin group) and the control group which received no treatment. After anesthesia, a 2 × 2 cm lesion was created on the lumbar area of the rats. After wounding, ointments plastering was conducted until 21 days after incision. Results & Discussion: On day 3, 7, 21 after incision, morphological and histological characteristics of the wounds were examined. Statistical analysis of results showed that on different days, wound surface was meaningfully decreased (p<0.05) and the effect of phenytoin and pine tree resin on wound healing was equal without significant differences (p<0.05). On the other hand, reducing the wound surface in all three experimented group were greater than the control group. Histopathologically, in resin recipient group, the collagen fiber arrangements were in the best condition and the inflammatory cells were in their lowest numbers maybe because of the effect on fibroblasts. Therefore, preparation and plastering of pine tree resin are recommended for flesh wounds. Industrial/ Practical recommendations: Considering the positive effects of pine resin on wound healing, it can be used in the preparation of burning ointments. Manuscript profile
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  7 - مروری بر خصوصیات دارویی، آرایشی بهداشتی و صنعتی روغن جوجوبا
  سیده فاطمه احمدی سیده خدیجه احمدی
  مقدمه و هدف: با توجه به تأثیرات نامطلوب بجا مانده از ترکیبات شیمیایی، بهره‌گیری از خواص گیاهان دارویی، از نوآوری‌های مهم جوامع پیشرفته می‌باشد. جوجوبا درسلسله گیاهان منحصر به فرد است و به طور خودرو در جنوب غربی آمریکا و شمال غربی مکزیک می‌روید. این گیاه در کنترل سیلاب ن More

  مقدمه و هدف: با توجه به تأثیرات نامطلوب بجا مانده از ترکیبات شیمیایی، بهره‌گیری از خواص گیاهان دارویی، از نوآوری‌های مهم جوامع پیشرفته می‌باشد. جوجوبا درسلسله گیاهان منحصر به فرد است و به طور خودرو در جنوب غربی آمریکا و شمال غربی مکزیک می‌روید. این گیاه در کنترل سیلاب نقش بسیار مهمی ایفا می نماید. با توجه به قدرت سازش بالای این گیاه به شرایط خشک و مقاومت به کم آبی وشوری خاک، کشت چنین گونه‌های گیاهی در مناطق خشک وکم آب در سراسر دنیا از جمله در مناطق مرکزی و جنوبی ایران، ساده‌ترین و کم هزینه‌ترین راه استفاده از این خاکها برای تولید محصولات ارزشمند به شمار می‌آید. بذر آن حاوی 60 درصد روغن و 26 تا 33 درصد پروتئین می باشد. روغن جوجوبا فاقد کلسترول بوده و با مسیر متابولیکی معمول شکسته نمی‌شود. بنابراین به عنوان روغنی کم کالری معرفی می‌شود. این روغن همچنین به عنوان یک ضد کف در تولید آنتی‌بیوتیک استفاده می‌شود. ویژگی های منحصر بفرد این روغن باعث شده که در صنایع دیگری مثل شمع‌سازی، ساخت شوینده‌ها و چرم‌سازی نیز استفاده گردد. توصیه کاربردی/صنعتی: بهدلیل ویژگی‌های چند منظوره زراعی و صنعتی جوجوبا و خصوصیات ویژه روغن آن در صنایع مختلف، گیاه جوجوبا را می‌توان از جمله گیاهانی با پتانسیل بالا برای کشت و توسعه در نواحی نیمه خشک کشور محسوب کرد. علاوه بر مصارف علوفه‌ای و دارویی، به دلیل سازگاری مناسب روغن جوجوبا با پوست،90% از تولید جهانی آن به مصارف آرایشی بهداشتی می‌رسد. ترکیب شیمیایی جوجوبا به چربی پوست نزدیک است و تقریباً تمامی یتامین‌های مورد نیاز برای پوست و مو را دارد. همچنین به آسانی جذب شده، آنتی‌باکتریال، ضد التهاب و غیر سمی می‌باشد و با توجه به این خصوصیات می‌توان از آن در صنایع مختلف از جمله بهداشتی- آرایشی استفاده نمود. Manuscript profile