Microbiological decontamination of botanical raw materials and corresponding pharmaceutical products by irradiation

Electron-beam irradiation as an alternative to preserve nutritional, chemical and antioxidant properties of dried plants during extended storage periods

“…Considering their wide use in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industry (Katusǐn-Raz em, Novak, & Raz em, 2001;Haleem, Salem, Fatahallah, & Abdelfattah, 2014), attaining a feasible conservation and decontamination treatment for these matrices might represent good technological advantages.…”

Gamma irradiation of air-dried olive leaves: Effective decontamination and impact on the antioxidative properties and on phenolic compounds

“…Harvesting, storage and processing may cause additional contamination and microbial growth (Bhat, Sridhar, & Karim, 2010;Katusin-Razem, Novak, & Razem, 2001). Besides representing a 0308-8146/$ -see front matter Ó 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.…”

“…Furthermore, the presence of microbial contaminants may also affect the efficacy and stability of active compounds of the plants during storage (Thomas, Senthilkumar, Kumar, Mandal, & Muraleedharan, 2008). Thus, an adequate technology for decontamination is required to improve the hygienic quality of plant materials and to make it suitable for human use and commercialization (Bhat et al, 2010;Katusin-Razem et al, 2001).…”

Chemical composition and antioxidant properties of γ-irradiated IranianZataria multifloraextracts

“…Many reports indicated that herbal plant and spices are susceptible to insect and disease attacks (Abou-Arab & Donia, 2001;Katuin-Raem et al, 2001), contamination by pesticides, heavy metals, and aflatoxins through different ways such as environment in developing countries, pollution in irrigation water, atmosphere, soil as well as sterilization methods and storage conditions (Abou-Arab et al, 1999;Evenhuis et al, 1995).…”