Antimicrobial Activity of the Tar Obtained from the Roots and Stems of Pinus brutia

Phyto-Niosomes:In VitroAssessment of the Novel Nanovesicles Containing Marigold Extract

“…In vitro and in vivo investigations have been performed to evaluate their biological activities, biodistribution and toxicity [3][4][5]. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of different extracts obtained from several edible or non-edible, medicinal plants, including their leaves, bark and roots [6,7], flower, fruits and seeds [8], resins and tars [9,10] and seedcakes have been comprehensively studied. Numerous secondary metabolites in plant materials, including phenolics, hydroxycinnamic acids, sesquiterpenes and glucosinolates are known to be responsible for antioxidant effect and antimicrobial activity.…”

Traditional Tar Production from Cedrus libani A. Rich on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey

“…For example, Yesilada et al (1999) reported that extracts from Taurus cedar cones were effective in curing ulcers. Results from several other studies confirm that extracts from cedar tissues have some antimicrobial and antiviral properties (Digrak et al 1999;Kizil et al 2002, Loizzo et al 2008). …”

Larvicidal effect ofCedrus libaniseed oils on mosquitoCulex pipiens

“…The species is economically important in Turkey: essential oils from the wood are used in perfumery and also the leaves and the wood are antiseptic and expectorant (Usher, 1974;Hafızoğlu, 1987;Chevallier, 2001;Kurt et al, 2008a). Antimicrobial activity of C. libani was reported by Digrak et al (1999) and Kizil et al (2002).…”