Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)

The Role of Indoor Plants in air Purification and Human Health in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Proposal for a Novel Line of Inquiry

“…While indirectly by improving the environment through air-purifying and removal of air pollutants ( Qin et al, 2014 ). Additionally, indoor plants such as lemon balm and hyssop can be used as home remedies to aid in managing the symptoms of cold and flu ( Doukani et al, 2021 ; Judžentienė 2016 ) Also, plants have a psychological effect that impacts human productivity and destressing that affects human immunity ( Bringslimark et al, 2009 ). Indoor plants have been known to add an esthetic value to their surroundings.…”

Effect of different thermal and non‐thermal pre‐treatments on bioactive compounds of aqueous ginger extract obtained using vacuum‐assisted conductive drying system

“…Overall, the pretreated extract showed the increased number of bioactive compounds in the AGE. The major compounds identified were presented as follows: Linalool is monoterpene alcohol that induces bioactive effects such as anticancer, anti‐depressive, anti‐hyperlipidemic, and neuroprotective (Pereira et al, 2018); Neral is rich in lemon scent whereas isomer of it is citral and has anti‐inflammatory properties; Endo‐Bornel was shown to be effective as an antidepressant and antiviral (Liao et al, 2015); Geraniol, 2,6‐Octadienal, 3,7‐dimethyl‐, (E)‐, and Citronellol were reported to be beneficial as an anti‐bacterial, anti‐inflammatory, and antiseptic (Doukani et al, 2021; Qneibi et al, 2019); 2,4 di‐tert butylphenol having anti‐biofilm and antifungal properties (Padmavathi et al, 2015). α‐terpineol and 1,3‐Cyclohexadiene, 5‐(1,5‐dimethyl‐4‐hexenyl)‐2‐methyl‐, [S‐(R*, S*)]‐(Zingiberene) shown antiulcer, anti‐cancer and antioxidant (Mahboubi, 2019; Ugbabe et al, 2019); 1‐Nonadecene provides cancer‐fighting properties (Silva et al, 2016); Linalyl acetate induces anti‐inflammatory properties (Peana et al, 2002); Squalene has been reported to have antilipidemic, antitumor, anticancer (Gunes, 2013); (+)‐ cis ‐Verbenol possess anti‐ischemic and useful therapeutic agent; Heneicosane exhibits antimicrobial activities (Vanitha et al, 2020).…”

“…Endo-Bornel was shown to be effective as an antidepressant and antiviral (Liao et al, 2015); Geraniol, 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (E)-, and Citronellol were reported to be beneficial as an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic (Doukani et al, 2021;Qneibi et al, 2019); 2,4 di-tert butylphenol having anti-biofilm and antifungal properties (Padmavathi et al, 2015). α-terpineol and 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 5-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-2-methyl-, [S-(R*, S*)]-(Zingiberene) shown antiulcer, anti-cancer and antioxidant (Mahboubi, 2019;Ugbabe et al, 2019); 1-Nonadecene provides cancer-fighting properties (Silva et al, 2016); Linalyl acetate induces anti-inflammatory properties (Peana et al, 2002); Squalene has been reported to have antilipidemic, antitumor, anticancer (Gunes, 2013);…”