Borago officinalis L. flower: a comprehensive study on bioactive compounds and its health-promoting properties

Karimi, Ehsan; Oskoueian, Ehsan; Karimi, Amir-Hossein; Noura, Reza; Ebrahimi, Mahdi

doi:10.1007/s11694-017-9697-9

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“…Many recent in vivo, in vitro, and clinical studies have been conducted in an effort to prove the therapeutic effects of the borage plant. It was found that its flowers possess an antiviral [ 4 ], antioxidant [ 3 , 6 ], antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [ 6 , 7 ], as well as anti-inflammatory effects [ 6 , 8 ]. It was also suggested that borage flowers could be a natural co-treatment due to their neuroprotective effects [ 9 ], anti-cancer proprieties and reduction of oxidative stresses [ 3 , 6 ], anxiolytic effect [ 10 ], and an inhibitory effect with regard to enzymes-related health issues [ 11 ].…”

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Extraction of Anthocyanins from Borage (Echium amoenum) Flowers Using Choline Chloride and a Glycerol-Based, Deep Eutectic Solvent: Optimization, Antioxidant Activity, and In Vitro Bioavailability

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Borage flower (Echium amoenum), an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region, is an excellent source of anthocyanins and is widely used in various forms due to its biological activities. In the present study, a choline chloride and glycerol (CHGLY)-based natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) was applied in order to extract the anthocyanins from borage flowers. The traditional solvents, including water, methanol, and ethanol, were used to evaluate the efficiency of CHGLY. The results showed that CHGLY was highly efficient compared to the traditional solvents, providing the highest amounts of the total anthocyanin content (TAC), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), individual anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging (DPPH) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays). The most dominant anthocyanin found in studied borage was cyanidin-3-glucoside, followed by cyanin chloride, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, and pelargonidin-3-glucoside. The bioavailability % was 71.86 ± 0.47%, 77.29 ± 0.57%, 80.22 ± 0.65%, and 90.95 ± 1.01% for cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, by pelargonidin-3-glucoside and cyanin chloride, respectively. However, cyanidin-3-glucoside was the anthocyanin compound showing the highest stability (99.11 ± 1.66%) in the gastrointestinal environment. These results suggested that choline chloride and glycerol-based NADES is not only an efficient, eco-friendly solvent for the extraction of anthocyanins but can also be used to increase the bioavailability of anthocyanins.

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Extraction of Anthocyanins from Borage (Echium amoenum) Flowers Using Choline Chloride and a Glycerol-Based, Deep Eutectic Solvent: Optimization, Antioxidant Activity, and In Vitro Bioavailability

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“…[6] In the past decade, the interest and use of medicinal plant products have increased significantly . [7] Therefore, more and more researchers begin to pay attention to a variety of bioactive substances in plants, fruits and vegetables and their importance to human health, such as Borago officinalis L. flower, [8] Galanthus transcaucasicus, [9] red cabbage, [10] Clematis orientalis and Clematis ispahanica . [11] Jujube have always been regarded as an important food or traditional medicinal material.…”

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Active components and antioxidant activity of thirty-seven varieties of Chinese jujube fruits (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)

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Vidyarthi

et al. 2021

International Journal of Food Properties

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Jujube has received more and more attention due to their nutritional value and pharmacological effects. This study evaluated the quality of different varieties of jujube by comparing the main active components and antioxidant activities of thirty-seven varieties of jujube through titration, UV spectrophotometry and High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results revealed that there were differences in active components and antioxidant capacity among jujube cultivars. Among the thirty-seven varieties of jujube, Qingxuyuanzao (QXYZ) had the highest contents of total phenols and flavonoids, which were 16.33 mg GAE/g DW and 41.18 mg RE/g DW, respectively, and had the highest free radical scavenging (DPPH: 29.79 mg Vc/g DW; ABTS: 50.90 mg Trolox/g DW) and reducing abilities (62.13 mg Trolox/g DW). Correlation analysis indicated that the content of total flavonoids, total phenols and phenolic acid ((+)catechin, caffeic acid, rutin) in jujube had high positive correlation with antioxidant capacity. According to principal component analysis (PCA), the comprehensive scores of different varieties of jujube were calculated. The top five jujube varieties with comprehensive scores are 'QXYZ,' Suyuanling (SYL), Xiangzao (XZ), Dunhuangdazao (DHDZ) and Meimizao (MMZ). In this paper, the main active components and antioxidant capacity of thirty-seven jujube varieties have been studied, which provides a theoretical basis for jujube breeding and the development of active nutrients for jujube.

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“…Dontas et al [170] suggested that MD may significantly reduce the development of these syndromes, particularly in the elder population, via the reduction in blood pressure levels and in markers of vascular inflammation. In addition to clinical and epidemiological studies, several other reports highlighted the beneficial effects of various wild edible plants that are commonly consumed in healthy dietary patterns against specific risk factors that may induce cardiovascular diseases, such as Portulaca oleracea [171], Borago officinalis [172], various Asteraceae species [98], and Urtica dioica [173].…”

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The Beneficial Health Effects of Vegetables and Wild Edible Greens: The Case of the Mediterranean Diet and Its Sustainability

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The Mediterranean diet (MD) concept as currently known describes the dietary patterns that were followed in specific regions of the area in the 1950s and 1960s. The broad recognition of its positive effects on the longevity of Mediterranean populations also led to the adoption of this diet in other regions of the world, and scientific interest focused on revealing its health effects. MD is not only linked with eating specific nutritional food products but also with social, religious, environmental, and cultural aspects, thus representing a healthy lifestyle in general. However, modern lifestyles adhere to less healthy diets, alienating people from their heritage. Therefore, considering the increasing evidence of the beneficial health effects of adherence to the MD and the ongoing transitions in consumers’ behavior, the present review focuses on updating the scientific knowledge regarding this diet and its relevance to agrobiodiversity. In addition, it also considers a sustainable approach for new marketing opportunities and consumer trends of the MD.

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Borago officinalis L. flower: a comprehensive study on bioactive compounds and its health-promoting properties

Cited by 38 publications

References 53 publications

Extraction of Anthocyanins from Borage (Echium amoenum) Flowers Using Choline Chloride and a Glycerol-Based, Deep Eutectic Solvent: Optimization, Antioxidant Activity, and In Vitro Bioavailability

Extraction of Anthocyanins from Borage (Echium amoenum) Flowers Using Choline Chloride and a Glycerol-Based, Deep Eutectic Solvent: Optimization, Antioxidant Activity, and In Vitro Bioavailability

Active components and antioxidant activity of thirty-seven varieties of Chinese jujube fruits (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)

The Beneficial Health Effects of Vegetables and Wild Edible Greens: The Case of the Mediterranean Diet and Its Sustainability

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