Effect of Satureja khuzestanica essential oil on male rat fertility

Evaluation of contact spermicidal potential of Lantana camara leaf extracts on human spermatozooa

“…[25][26][27][28][29] The antifertility effects of Satureja khuzestanica essential oil on rat was also reported. 30 However in the present investigation, phytochemical investigation of various extracts did not reveal any contributory evidences other than indicating the presence of saponins and tannins.…”

Antioxidant properties and inhibitory effects of Satureja khozestanica essential oil on LDL oxidation induced–CuSO4 in vitro

“…Therefore, the herbs which have high amount of these compounds are taken into consideration in order to inhibit diseases related to oxidative stress such as coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus [18] . Satureja khuzestanica, an endemic plant of Iran, is useful in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other complications [7] . Conducting research on herbal antioxidants and evaluating and comparing their antioxidant effects, as well as newer and more valuable sources of natural antioxidants can be found and used in special cases.…”

“…The data obtained show that SKE is a free radical scavenger and may act as a primary antioxidant, which can react with free radicals by donating hydrogen. Haeri et al showed the presence of different hydroxyl containing compounds such as carvacrol, tannins, triterpenoids, steroids and flavoniods in the SKE [7] . These compounds may be the main cause of its considerable radical-scavenging activity.…”

“…Satureja khuzestanica, an endemic plant of Iran, decreases glucose and malondealdehyde in serum diabetic patients [6][7][8][9] . The components of this extract were analyzed with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in Research Center of Lorestan University as reported in our previous paper [9] .…”

Effect of olive leaf, Satureja khuzestanica, and Allium sativum extracts on Giardia lamblia cysts compared with metronidazole in vitro

“…In recent years, its antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-diarrheal, and vascular dilatation effects of various species of this plant have been reported in different regions of the world (Haeri et al 2006). Chemical analyses carried out on S. khuzestanica have shown that its effective substance is Carvacrol that constitutes most of the compound (Shahsavari et al 2009).…”