The essential oil of Hyptis crenata Pohl ex Benth. presents an antiedematogenic effect in mice

Hyptis crenata, commonly known as "salva-do-Marajó", "hortelã-do-campo", and "hortelãzinha", is used in folk medicine in Northeast Brazil as tea or infusion to treat inflammatory diseases. Due to the pharmacological efficacy and the low toxicity of the essential oil of Hyptis crenata (EOHc), we decided to investigate the EOHc antiedematogenic effect in experimental models of inflammation. EOHc was administrated orally at doses of 10-300 mg/kg to male Swiss albino mice. Paw edema was induced by subcutaneous injection in the right hind paw of inflammatory stimuli (carrageenan, dextran, histamine, serotonin, and bradykinin) 60 min after administration of EOHc. EOHc significantly inhibited the induced edema. The inhibitory effect of EOHc on dextran-induced edema extended throughout the experimental time. For the 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg doses of EOHc, the inhibition was of 40.28±1.70, 51.18±2.69, and 59.24±2.13%, respectively. The EOHc inhibitory effect on carrageenan-induced edema started at 10 mg/kg at the second hour (h) and was maintained throughout the observation period. At 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg doses the inhibition started earlier, from 30 min. At the edema peak of 180 min, 56, 76, and 82% inhibition was observed for 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg doses, respectively. Additionally, the effect of EOHc on carrageenan-induced paw edema was influenced by the time of administration. The EOHc also inhibited myeloperoxidase activity. In conclusion, the EOHc showed a potent effect, both preventing and reversing the edema, consistent with its anti-inflammatory use in folk medicine.

Biological activities and phytochemicals of Hyptis capitata grown in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Hyptis capitata is a plant in the family of Lamiaceae used to prevent wound infection and as an antidotefor food poisoning by the Bentian people, a local tribe in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Of the plants in theLamiaceae family, the biological activities and phytochemical studies of H. capitata are less reported. Thiswork aims to investigate the phytochemicals and biological activities of H. capitata grown at two locations inEast Kalimantan, Indonesia. Leaves of H. capitata collected from location 1, Samarinda (coded by HSM), andlocation 2, West Kutai areas (coded by HWK), were macerated using ethanol. The biological activities of theplant were evaluated in terms of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity against Artemia salina,while phytochemicals were analyzed by qualitative and quantitative tests. The results showed that leaf extractof H. capitata contains alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, carbohydrates, and coumarins. HSM possessed higherphenolic and flavonoid content than that of HWK. HWK displayed more antimicrobial activity against thetest microorganisms particularly P. acnes (29%), S. sobrinus (49%), S. aureus (51%), and E. coli (45%). HSMshowed more radical scavenging activity in 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (IC50 13.69 µg/ml) and superoxide(IC50 65.11 µg/ml) tests. Brine shrimp lethality test showed no toxicity of H. capitata leaf extracts. The resultsdisplayed that H. capitata collected from the two locations showed good antibacterial and antioxidant activities.The results suggested that the biological activities and phytochemicals of H. capitata were affected by theenvironment where the plant was collected. A study into deep analysis of the effect of light intensity, temperature,soil nutrition, and predatory risks to the biological activity and phytochemicals of the plant is required.

Antiproliferative and apoptosis effect of hyptolide from Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit on human breast cancer cells

Hyptolide was isolated from the leaves of Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit and was studied in order to discover and develop ananticancer drug. Hyptolide was obtained as a crystal of 87°C–88°C melting point. Spectroscopic identification resultsshow a wave number at 1,735 cm−1 indicating the presence of α,β-unsaturated δ-lactone. Gas chromatography-massspectrometry (GC-MS) analysis provides a single peak in the retention time of 11.701 by m/z value at 239, whichindicates explicitly hyptolide. The objective of this research was to evaluate the hyptolide’s mechanism of cytotoxicon MCF-7 human breast cancer cells in positive estrogen receptor. The assay test to 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-dphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) showed that hyptolide exhibited cytotoxic effects on MCF-7 and T47D breastcancer cells with an IC50 value of 76.76 and 181.55 µg/ml, respectively. Interestingly, the treatment of hyptolide for 24,48, and 72 hours decreased cell viability on MCF-7 with dose- and time-dependent manner compared to untreated cells.Results of acridine orange-ethidium bromide multiple staining assay revealed that hyptolide induced apoptosis in a dosedependent manner. It can be concluded that hyptolide possesses antiproliferative effects through apoptosis induction

HPLC-DAD analysis and antifungal effect of Hyptis martiusii Benth (Lamiaceae) against Candida strains

Objective: To evaluate the anti Candida activity of Hyptis martiusii decoction and its major compound, caffeic acid alone or in the presence of fluconazole, as well as their cytotoxic effect. Methods: The decoction was characterized using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detector. For the antifungal activity, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the potential effect of the decoction with the fluconazole were evaluated by microdilution method using 96-well microtiter trays. The osmotic fragility test was performed using erythrocytes under saline stress. All tests were performed in triplicate. Results: The chemical characterization of the decoction was performed by high performance liquid chromatography and revealed the presence of seven compounds, including caffeic acid as major constituent. The antifungal tests demonstrated that both decoction (DHm) and caffeic acid obtained from Hyptis martiusii presented MIC and MFC ≥ 4096 μg/mL against Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis strains. However, in the presence of fluconazole, DHm and caffeic acid presented IC

HPLC-DAD analysis and antifungal effect of Hyptis martiusii Benth (Lamiaceae) against Candida strains

Objective: To evaluate the anti Candida activity of Hyptis martiusii decoction and its major compound, caffeic acid alone or in the presence of fluconazole, as well as their cytotoxic effect. Methods: The decoction was characterized using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detector. For the antifungal activity, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the potential effect of the decoction with the fluconazole were evaluated by microdilution method using 96-well microtiter trays. The osmotic fragility test was performed using erythrocytes under saline stress. All tests were performed in triplicate. Results: The chemical characterization of the decoction was performed by high performance liquid chromatography and revealed the presence of seven compounds, including caffeic acid as major constituent. The antifungal tests demonstrated that both decoction (DHm) and caffeic acid obtained from Hyptis martiusii presented MIC and MFC ≥ 4096 μg/mL against Candidaalbicans and Candida tropicalis strains. However, in the presence of fluconazole, DHm and caffeic acid presented IC50 of 2.60 and 2.53 μg/mL respectively, demonstrating significant synergistic effects against Candida strains. The modulator activity of DHm might be due to the presence of caffeic acid. Moreover, DHm and caffeic acid did not cause significant hemolytic effects, indicating that they present low cytotoxicity. Conclusions: These data indicate that DHm potentiates the activity of the fluconazole, without enhancement of the toxicity, encouraging further toxicological, pharmacological and phytochemical studies to provide consistent evidence of the potential of this plant to be used in drug development.

Avaliação da atividade moduladora e citotóxica do óleo essencial das folhas de Hyptis martiusii Benth / Evaluación de la actividad moduladora y citotóxica del aceite esencial de las hojas de Hyptis martiusii Benth / Assessment of Modulatory and Cytotoxic Activity of the Essential Oil in Hyptis Martiusii Benth Leaves

Resumo Introdução: a espécie Hyptis martiusii Benth, comumente chamada de "cidrera del campo", têm múltiplas propriedades biológicas, como ser inseticida, antifúngica e anti-inflamatória. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a atividade moduladora do óleo essencial das folhas frescas de Hyptis martiusii em associação com diferentes antibióticos contra as bactérias Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli e Pseudomonas aeruginosa, e avaliar a atividade citotóxica da espécie. Materiais e métodos: o estudo utilizou a concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) como uma forma de avaliar a modulação com uma inoculação de 100 microlitros de cada estirpe bacteriana. As provas de citotoxicidade se realizaram mediante cultivo in vitro de células do tecido conectivo de camundongo (fibroblastos de mamíferos). Resultados: a pesquisa demonstrou que o óleo essencial das folhas de Hyptis martiusii Benth (OEHM) apresenta sinergismo só em associação com os antibióticos gentamicina e imipenem contra as bactérias Pseudomonas aeruginosa e Escherichia coli. No entanto, apresenta antagonismo em associação com amicacina, gentamicina e imipenem contra as três bactérias estudadas. Para além da ciprofloxacina não demonstrou resultados relevantes. Em relação com a atividade citotóxica, a concentração letal média (LC50) expôs um valor de 263,12 [ig/ml. Conclusão: finalmente, revelou-se que a H. martiusii apresenta atividade citotóxica sinérgica contra as bactérias avaliadas.

Resumen Introducción: la especie Hyptis martiusii Benth, comúnmente llamada "cidreira do campo", tiene múltiples propiedades biológicas, como ser insecticida, antifúngica y antiinflamatoria. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la actividad moduladora del aceite esencial de las hojas frescas de Hyptis martiusii en asociación con diferentes antibióticos contra las bacterias Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli y Pseudomonas aeruginosa, y evaluar la actividad citotóxica de la especie. Materiales y métodos: el estudio utilizó la concentración mínima inhibitoria (CMI) como una forma de evaluar la modulación con una inoculación de 100 microlitros de cada cepa bacteriana. Las pruebas de citotoxicidad se realizaron mediante cultivo in vitro de células de tejido conectivo de ratón (fibroblastos de mamíferos). Resultados: la investigación demostró que el aceite esencial de las hojas de Hyptis martiusii Benth (OEHM) presenta sinergismo solo en asociación con los antibióticos gentamicina e imipenem contra las bacterias Pseudomonas aeruginosa y Escherichia coli. Sin embargo, presenta antagonismo en asociación con amikacina, gentamicina e imipenem contra las tres bacterias estudiadas. Además de la ciprofloxacina, no demostró resultados relevantes. En relación con la actividad citotóxica, la concentración letal media (CL50) exhibió un valor de 263,12 [ig/ml. Conclusión: finalmente, se reveló que la H. martiusii presenta actividad citotóxica sinérgica contra las bacterias evaluadas.

Abstract Introduction: The species Hyptis martiusii Benth. commonly called "cidreira do campo" has multiple biological properties, such as antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and insecticide. The aim of this study was to investigate the modulating activity of the essential oil of the fresh leaves of Hyptis martiusii in association with different antibiotics against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as also the cytotoxic activity of this species. Materials and methods: The study used the MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) as a way of assessing the modulation using an inoculation of 100 microliters of each bacterial strain. The cytotoxicity tests were conducted using in vitro culture of mouse connective tissue cells (fibroblasts of mammals). Results: The research demonstrated that the essential oil from leaves of Hyptis martiusii Benth (OEHM) presented synergism only when associated with the antibiotics gentamicin and imipenem against the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. However, it presented antagonism in association with amikacin, gentamicin and imipenem against the three studied bacteria. In addition to the ciprofloxacin showed no relevant results. In relation to the cytotoxic activity the lethal concentration (LC50) exhibited a value of 263.12 [ig/ml. Conclusion: Ultimately it was established, that H. Martiusii presents a synergistic cytotoxic activity against the evaluated bacteria.

Substrate composition and indolebutyric acid on the propagation of Eplingiella fruticosa from cuttings / Composição de substrato e ácido indolbutírico na estaquia de "alecrim de vaqueiro"

ABSTRACT: Eplingiella fruticosa (Salzm. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B. Pastore, also known as “alecrim de vaqueiro” or “cowboy rosemary”, is a woody, perennial, and aromatic shrub that growsin the states of northeast Brazil, with the exception of Alagoas, Maranhão, and Piauí. The plant is widely used in this region and has analgesic, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, and larvicidal properties.The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different substrates and indolebutyric acid (IBA) on cuttings of E. fruticosa for identifying effective practices for the vegetative propagation of this species. Apical cuttings with a standardized length of 10cm and two pairs of leaves were harvested from mother plants in the vegetative stage. Two experiments were conducted: the first experiment tested the effect of three substrates (commercial, commercial + vermiculite, and commercial + vermiculite + humus) and the second experiment evaluated five concentrations of IBA (0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0gL−1) and three growth periods (30, 45, and 60 days). The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications. The analyzed variables were survival of cuttings, number of rooted cuttings, root length per cutting (RLC), number of buds per cutting (NBC), leaf dry mass (LDM), root dry mass (RDM), and total dry mass (TDM). In thefirst experiment,there were significant differences in RLC, NBC, LDM,RDM, and TDM, with a better growth using the commercial substrate. In the second experiment, there was no interaction between the evaluated parameters. However, there was a positive associated effect of IBA addition and the growth period on RLC, NBC, LDM, and RDM. The highest predicted value was attained for a concentration of 1.5g L−1IBA and a growth period of 60 days, for the above-mentioned variables.

RESUMO: O “alecrim de vaqueiro” é um arbusto lenhoso, aromático e perene, que ocorre nos estados do nordeste brasileiro, à exceção de Alagoas, Maranhão e Piauí. Muito utilizada na região, apresenta propriedades analgésica, vasodilatadora, anti-inflamatória e larvicida. Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência de diferentes substratos e do ácido indolbutírico (AIB) sobre a estaquia de “alecrim de vaqueiro” (Eplingiella fruticosa (Salzm. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore), visando identificar praticas mais eficazes para sua propagação. Estacas apicais foram colhidas de plantas matrizes, em estágio vegetativo, e padronizadas em 10cm, com dois pares de folhas. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos: o primeiro testou o efeito de três substratos (comercial, comercial + vermiculita e comercial + vermiculita + húmus) e o segundo avaliou cinco concentrações de AIB (0; 1,0; 2,0; 3,0 e 4,0g L-1) e três períodos de cultivo (30, 45 e 60 dias). O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Avaliou-se percentagem de sobrevivência das estacas (%S), percentagem de estacas enraizadas (%EE), comprimento da raiz por estaca (CRE), número de brotações por estaca (NBE), massa seca de folhas (MSF), massa seca de raiz (MSR) e massa seca total (MST). No primeiro experimento foram verificadas diferenças significativas para CRE, NBE, MSF, MSR e MST, com melhor desempenho para o substrato comercial. No segundo, não houve interação entre os fatores avaliados, contudo, foram identificados efeitos positivos tanto da adição de AIB, quanto dos tempos de cultivo sobre as variáveis CRE, NBE, MSF e MSR, atingindo incremento máximo com a concentração estimada de 1,5g L-1, aos 60 dias de cultivo.

Impact of light quality on flavonoid production and growth of Hyptis marrubioides seedlings cultivated in vitro

ABSTRACT Hyptis marrubioides Epling, Lamiaceae, a species from Brazilian Cerrado, has been used against gastrointestinal infections, skin infections, pain, and cramps. Herein, H. marrubioides seedlings were cultured in vitro under different wavelengths (white, blue, green, red, and yellow) with 50 µmol m-2 s-1 irradiance and a 16-h photoperiod. After 20 and 30 days of cultivation, shoot length, leaf number, fresh mass, and dry mass were evaluated. The flavonoid rutin content was determined by the HPLC-DAD method. The shoots were longer in plants cultivated under yellow (16.603 ± 0.790 cm, 1.8-fold), red (15.465 ± 0.461 cm, 1.7-fold), and green (14.677 ± 0.737 cm, 1.6-fold) lights than in control plants exposed to white light (9.203 ± 0.388 cm). The number of leaves increased in plants exposed to red (23.425 ± 1.138, 1.1-fold) and green (22.725 ± 1.814, 1.1-fold) lights, compared to control plants (20.133 ± 0.827). Fresh (0.665 ± 0.048 g, 1.2-fold) and dry (0.066 ± 0.005 g, 1.3-fold) mass of seedlings were the highest in seedlings grown under red light, compared to seedlings grown under white light (0.553 ± 0.048 and 0.028 ± 0.004, respectively). However, rutin production was higher under white (0.308 mg g-1 of dry weight) and blue lights (0.298 mg g-1 of dry weight). Thus, red light induces plant growth and increases leaf number and dry weight in in vitro-cultivated H. marrubioides, whereas blue and white lights promote the greatest rutin accumulation.

Chemical composition and seasonal variability of the essential oils of leaves and morphological analysis of Hyptis carpinifolia

ABSTRACT Hyptis carpinifolia Benth., Lamiaceae, is a species known popularly as "rosmaninho" and "mata-pasto", and leaves are employed in Brazilian folk medicine to treat colds, flu, and rheumatism. The aim of this study was to perform a morphological description of H. carpinifolia and to evaluate the seasonal chemical variability of the leaf essential oils during 12 months. Macroscopic characterization of H. carpinifolia was carried out with the naked eye and with a stereoscopic microscope. Essential oils were isolated from leaves by hydrodistillation in Clevenger apparatus and analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Major compounds were found to be 1,8-cineole (39.6-61.8%), trans-cadina-1(6),4-diene (2.8-17.5%), β-caryophyllene (4.4-10.0%), prenopsan-8-ol (4.2-9.6%) and β-pinene (2.9-5.3%). Results of essential oils compositions were processed by cluster analysis and principal component analysis. Data showed high variability in the concentration of the components. Besides, there was a seasonal variability of chemical composition, probably related mainly to the rainfall regime.

Evaluation of the orofacial antinociceptive profile of the ethyl acetate fraction and its major constituent, rosmarinic acid, from the leaves of Hyptis pectinata on rodents

ABSTRACT Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit., Lamiaceae, popularly known as "sambacaitá," is an aromatic shrub largely grown in the Brazilian northeastern. We investigated the antinociceptive effects of the ethyl acetate fraction obtained from the leaves of H. pectinata and of its main constituent rosmarinic acid, on formalin (2%)-, glutamate (25 µM)- and capsaicin (2.5 µg)-induced orofacial nociception in rodents. Male mice were pretreated with ethyl acetate fraction (100, 200 or 400 mg/kg, p.o.), rosmarinic acid (10 or 20 mg/kg, p.o.), morphine (5 mg/kg, i.p.), or vehicle (distilled water + 0.2% Tween 80). Ethyl acetate fraction reduced the nociceptive face-rubbing behavior during the two phase of the formalin test, whereas pretreatment with rosmarinic acid decreased the pain behavior in the second phase. Ethyl acetate fraction produced significant antinociceptive effects in the capsaicin and glutamate tests. This study showed that oral administration of ethyl acetate fraction produced potent antinociceptive effects compared to treatment with rosmarinic acid.

Growth and essential oil production by Martianthus leucocephalus grown under the edaphoclimatic conditions of Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil / Crescimento e produção de óleo essencial de Martianthus leucocephalus cultivada nas condições edafoclimáticas de Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil

ABSTRACT: The semiarid region of Brazil holds a great richness of medicinal and aromatic plants with considerable potential for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic and biopesticide industries. Martianthus leucocephalus (Mart. Ex Benth.) J. F. B. Pastore is endemic to this region, and its essential oils contain a principle compound, isobornyl formate, which demonstrates antimicrobial activity against Bacilus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. In spite of its significant pharmacological potential, little is known about its growth. In light of the influence of seasonality on plant growth, development, and secondary metabolism, the present study evaluated the growth and essential oil content of M. leucocephalus grown and harvested during different months of the year in the edaphoclimatic conditions of Feira de Santana, Bahia State, Brazil. The experimental design was entirely randomized, with twelve harvesting periods and five replicates. The study acquired monthly data of mean temperatures, relative humidity, rainfall, irradiance, and photoperiod from the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) and quantified the fresh and dry weights of leaves, flowers and branches, as well as leaf area, and essential oil content. The data were submitted to Spearman correlation analysis and the means were compared using the Scott-Knott test. Total leaf masses and oil contents were higher during periods with longer photoperiods and higher solar irradiance. Rainfall and relative humidity reduced plant growth and essential oil content. Higher total mean dry masses were recorded from September to January (except October), while oil content was higher in March.

RESUMO: O semiárido brasileiro apresenta grande riqueza de espécies medicinais e aromáticas, com intenso uso na indústria farmacêutica, alimentícia, de cosméticos e de biopesticidas. A espécie Martianthus leucocephalus (Mart. ex Benth.) J. F. B. Pastore é endêmica dessa região. Seu óleo essencial apresenta como composto majoritário o formiato de isobornila, com atividade antimicrobiana frente à Bacilus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus e Candida albicans. Devido à grande influência da sazonalidade sobre o crescimento e produção vegetal, sobretudo quando envolve o metabolismo secundário de plantas, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento e a produção de óleo essencial de M. leucocephalus cultivada e colhida em diferentes meses do ano, nas condições edafoclimáticas de Feira de Santana, BA. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), com doze tratamentos, constituídos dos diferentes meses de colheita, com cinco repetições. Mensalmente, foram obtidos os valores médios de temperatura, umidade relativa do ar, precipitação pluviométrica, irradiância e fotoperíodo, através do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET), quantificando-se também a massa fresca e seca das folhas, flores e caule, a área foliar e o teor de óleo essencial das plantas. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de correlação de Spearman e as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Scott-Knott. A massa seca total e o teor de óleo aumentaram em função da irradiância e reduziram em função da precipitação pluviométrica e umidade relativa do ar. As maiores médias de massa seca total foram encontradas durante os meses de setembro a janeiro, exceto outubro, e de teor de óleo no mês de março.

Hyptis pectinata gel prevents alveolar bone resorption in experimental periodontitis in rats

Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit., Lamiaceae, is an aromatic, abundant and broadly used plant species in Sergipe to treat oral and gastrointestinal pain and inflammation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the relation between periodontitis and changes in the corporal mass and alveolar bone structure after induction of experimental periodontal disease in rat treated or not treated with H. pectinata gel at 5% (GS5%) and 10% (GS10%), comparing their effects with doxycycline gel at 10% (D10%, positive control), vehicle gel (negative control) and a group with experimental periodontal disease, but non-treated. The gels were locally applied in the gingival region immediately after the experimental periodontal disease induction by ligature (3×/day, 11 days). Bone destruction was determined through clinical exam, histopathological analysis and cone beam computed tomography of the experimental animals (n = 36). After 11 days of periodontitis induction, all groups that received ligature presented a decrease in the corporal mass, except to the naïve group (without experimental periodontal disease) (p < 0.05). Computed tomography results have shown healthy bone structure in the group I and bone resorption for the test groups. Histopathological analysis confirmed the healthy bone structure for naïve group animals, while the test groups exhibited bone loss in several degrees. In particular, the non-treated group animals had an intense inflammatory process. When the periodontium of the animals treated with GS10% was histopathologically analyzed, insertion periodontium was preserved. The results for these groups were significantly different of the vehicle group (p < 0.05). According to the results, the gel based in the aqueous extract of H. pectinata at 10% can prevent bone loss in experimental periodontal disease similarly to doxycycline 10%.

The Efficacy of Hyptis Suaveolens: A Review of Its Nutritional and Medicinal Applications.

Aims: To review the phytochemical composition, medicinal uses and pharmacological properties of different parts of the plant, Hyptis suaveolens. Methodology: Detailed data were collected from studies carried out by several researchers on the use of different parts of the plant so as to authenticate the claims by traditional healers in some parts of the world. Results: Hyptis suaveolens has been shown to contain vital nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibre and the phytochemicals: alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and terpenoids which are responsible for its therapeutic use. Conclusion: There is need to isolate and identify compounds from the plant which would serve as food supplements and also used to improve already existing drugs and formulate new ones.

Componentes volátiles de Eriope crassipes, Hyptis conferta, H. dilatata, H. brachiata, H. suaveolens y H. mutabilis (Lamiaceae) / Volatile compounds of analysis of Eriope crassipes, Hyptis conferta, H. dilatata, H. brachiata, H. suaveolens y H. mutabilis (Lamiaceae)

This work presents the analysis by GC-MS of volatile metabolites of six Lamiaceae from Arauca (Colombia). In stems and leaves of Eriope crassipes were determined as the most abundants: citronellic acid (53,8 percent and 66,2 percent), and methyl citronellate (15,7 percent and 14,5 percent). In the inflorescences of Hyptis conferta were identified: t-cadinol (49,4 percent), and caryophyllene oxide (13,0 percent). From leaves and flowers of Hyptis dilatata were found: delta-3-carene (11,0 percent and 0,5 por ciento), camphor (43,8 percent and 12,2 percent), bornyl acetate (3,2 percent and 25,5 percent), E-caryophyllene (12,8 percent and 22,3 percent), and palustrol (6,0 percent and 10,3 percent). In the leaves of Hyptis brachiata were recognized: E-caryophyllene (8,3 percent), alpha-humulene (19,8 percent), and germacrene D (13,0 percent). The principal compounds in leaves and flowers of Hyptis suaveolens were: alpha-phellandrene (9,4 percent and 0,4 percent), limonene (10,5 percent and 2,5 percent), 1,8-cineole (1,3 percent and 15,2 por ciento), fenchone (10,8 por ciento and tr), E-caryophyllene (26,3 por ciento and 8,0 por ciento), and germacrene D (6,7 por ciento and 14,0 por ciento). In the leaves of Hyptis mutabilis were determined: sabinene (6,6 percent) beta-elemene (6,8 percent), germacrene D (14,9 percent), beta-selinene (8,8 percent), alpha-selinene (9,1 percent), and bicyclogermacrene (6,1 percent), as the most abundants.

Este trabajo presenta el análisis por GC-MS de los metabolitos volátiles de seis Lamiaceae recolectadas en Arauca (Colombia). En tallos y hojas de Eriope crassipes se determinaron como mayoritarios: ácido citronélico (53,8 por ciento y 66,2 por ciento), y citronelato de metilo (15,7 por ciento y 14,5 por ciento). En las inflorescencias de Hyptis conferta se identificaron: t-cadinol (49,4 por ciento), y óxido de cariofileno (13,0 por ciento). En hojas y flores de Hyptis dilatata se encontraron: delta-3-careno (11,0 por ciento y 0,5 por ciento), alcanfor (43,8 por ciento y 12,2 por ciento), acetato de bornilo (3,2 por ciento y 25,5 por ciento), E-cariofileno (12,8 por ciento y 22,3 por ciento), y palustrol (6,0 por ciento y 10,3 por ciento). En las hojas de Hyptis brachiata se reconocieron: E-cariofileno (8,3 por ciento), alfa-humuleno (19,8 por ciento), y germacreno D (13,0 por ciento). Los compuestos principales en hojas y flores de Hyptis suaveolens fueron: alfa-felandreno (9,4 por ciento y 0,4 por ciento), limoneno (10,5 por ciento y 2,5 por ciento), 1,8-cineol (1,3 por ciento y 15,2 por ciento), fenchona (10,8 por ciento y tr), E-cariofileno (26,3 por ciento y 8,0 por ciento), y germacreno D (6,7 por ciento y 14,0 por ciento). En las hojas de Hyptis mutabilis se determinaron: sabineno (6,6 por ciento), beta-elemeno (6,8 por ciento), germacreno D (14,9 por ciento), beta-selineno (8,8 por ciento), alfa-selineno (9,1 por ciento), y biciclogermacreno (6,1 por ciento), como los más abundantes.

Validación preclínica del efecto antiinflamatorio tópico de cinco plantas medicinales / Preclinical validation of the topical anti-inflammatory effect of five medicinal plants

INTRODUCCIÓN: en Cuba y otros países del Caribe se reporta el uso tradicional de plantas medicinales para afecciones como amigdalitis, cefaleas, aftas, picaduras, artritis, entre otras, que tienen entre sus síntomas y signos dolor e inflamación; no existen suficientes estudios de validación preclínica para las preparaciones que se utilizan. OBJETIVOS: evaluar el efecto antiinflamatorio preclínico de preparaciones de 5 plantas medicinales de uso tradicional: Bidens pilosa L. (romerillo), Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) S. (limón), Hyptis verticillata J., Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) y Musa x paradisiaca L. (plátano). MÉTODOS: se empleó el modelo de edema de oreja inducido por aceite de Croton en ratones albinos OF-1 machos (20-25 g), 6 animales por grupo. Se aplicó tópicamente: zumo de partes aéreas frescas de Bidens pilosa(romerillo) y de fruto de Citrus aurantifolia (limón), decocciones al 30 % de partes aéreas secas de Hyptis verticillata, hojas frescas de Morinda citrifolia (noni), y de hojas frescas de Musa x paradisiaca (plátano), 10 µL en cada cara de oreja tratada. Se utilizó como control positivo dexametasona 0,1 mg/oreja. RESULTADOS: se obtuvo una reducción del edema inducido por aceite de Croton con las preparaciones de zumo de Citrus aurantifolia y las decocciones al 30 % de Morinda citrifolia y Musa x paradisiaca; con un considerable porcentaje de inhibición para cada una de ellas. El zumo de Bidens pilosa y la decocción 30 % de Hyptis verticillatano redujeron significativamente la formación del edema. CONCLUSIONES: los resultados experimentales permiten la validación preclínica de la actividad antiinflamatoria del zumo de Citrus aurantifolia y las decocciones a 30 % de Morinda citrifolia y Musa x paradisiaca, así como su empleo tradicional, no siendo así para el zumo de Bidens pilosa y la decocción al 30 % de Hyptis verticillata.

INTRODUCTION: the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of conditions such as tonsilitis, headaches, aphtas, insect bites and arthritis, has been reported in Cuba and other Caribbean countries. Pain and inflammation are among the signs and symptoms of these conditions. There are not enough studies about the preclinical validation of the preparations used. OBJECTIVES: evaluate the preclinical anti-inflammatory effect of preparations from five medicinal plants of traditional use: Bidens pilosa L. (romerillo), Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) S. (lemon), Hyptis verticillata J., Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) and Musa x paradisiaca L. (banana). METHODS: the Croton oil ear edema test model was used in male albino OF-1 mice (20-25 g), 6 animals per group. Juice from fresh aerial parts of Bidens pilosa (romerillo) and from the fruit of Citrus aurantifolia (lemon), 30 % decoctions of dry aerial parts of Hyptis verticillata, fresh leaves of Morinda citrifolia (noni), and fresh leaves of Musa x paradisiaca (banana), 10 µL, were topically applied on both sides of the ear being treated. Dexamethasone 0.1 mg/ear was used as positive control. RESULTS: Citrus aurantifolia juice preparations and the 30 % Morinda citrifolia and Musa x paradisiaca decoctions reduced Croton oil ear edema with a high inhibition percentage. Bidens pilosa juice and the 30 % Hyptis verticillatadecoction did not reduce edema formation significantly. CONCLUSIONS: experimental results support the preclinical validation of the anti-inflammatory activity of Citrus aurantifolia juice and the 30 % decoctions of Morinda citrifolia and Musa x paradisiaca, as well as their traditional use. Bidens pilosa juice and the 30 % decoction of Hyptis verticillata are not validated.

Hyptis brevipes (Lamiaceae) Extracts Strongly Inhibit the Growth and Development of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) Larvae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

Hyptis brevipes (Lamiaceae) extracts are shown to exhibit strong insecticidal activity against the 3rd instar larva of the cotton leaf worm Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), inducing complete larval mortality due to the arrest and/or disruption of metamorphosis. This disruption induced a wide range of abnormalities. The LC50 value of the dichloromethane extract of H. brevipes was 3.0% (95% F.L. = 2.2% - 4.4%; slope = 3.185± 0.952) after three days of treatment. Two active compounds were isolated from the extract following bioassay-guided fractionation and were identified as 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxy-flavon-3-ol and 5- hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-(4`-methoxy-phenyl)-chromen-4-one based on spectroscopic data. This is the first report of these secondary metabolites in H. brevipes.

Proliferative effect of aqueous extract of Hyptis fructicosa on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in rats / Efeito proliferativo do extrato aquoso da Hyptis fructicosa na regeneração hepática após hepatectomia parcial em ratos

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of Hyptis fructicosa on hepatic regeneration after partial hepatectomy in rats. METHODS: Sixteen rats were divided in two groups: C (Control Group) and HF (Whose rats received aqueous extract of Hyptis fructicosa during 4 days using the dose of 100 mg/kg/day). On the consecutive day of this treatment, the animals of both groups underwent hepatectomy of about 67 percent of liver. Twenty four hours later, they were sacrificed, and the remaining mass of liver was removed and prepared to be studied through the PCNA immunohistochemical technique. RESULTS: The liver regeneration index of HF group was 53.56 ± 18.91 percent, while in C group was 21.12 ± 8.29 percent (p=0.0003). CONCLUSION: These results show that the administration of aqueous extract of Hyptis fructicosa using the dose of 100mg/kg/day increased the hepatocyte proliferation in the group HF.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do extrato aquoso da Hyptis fructicosa sobre a regeneração hepática após hepatectomia parcial em ratos. MÉTODOS: Dezesseis ratos foram divididos em dois grupos: C (grupo controle) e HF (ratos que receberam o extrato aquoso da Hyptis fructicosa durante quatro dias na dose de 100mg/kg/dia). No dia consecutivo deste tratamento, os animais de ambos os grupos foram submetidos a hepatectomia de aproximadamente 67 por cento do fígado. Vinte e quatro horas depois, eles foram sacrificados, e que a massa restante do fígado foi retirado e preparado para ser estudado através da técnica de imuno-histoquímica PCNA. RESULTADOS: O índice de regeneração hepática do grupo HF foi 53,56 ± 18,91 por cento, enquanto no grupo C foi de 21,12 ± 8,29 por cento (p=0,0003). CONCLUSÃO: Estes resultados mostram que a administração do extrato aquoso da Hyptis fructicosa na dose de 100mg/kg/dia aumentou a proliferação de hepatócitos no grupo HF.

Efeito alelopático de folhas de bamburral [Hyptis suaveolens (L. ) Poit] sobre a germinação de sementes de sorgo (Sorghum vulgare Pers. ), rabanete (Raphanus sativus L. ) e alface (Lactuca sativa L. ) / Allelopathic effects of leaves of "bamburral" [Hyptis suaveolens (L. ) Poit] on the germination of seeds of sorghum (Sorghum vulgare Pers. ), radish (Raphanus sativus L. ) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. )

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi à verificação do efeito alelopático de Hyptis. suaveolens na germinação de sorgo, alface e rabanete, bem como, a comprovação da existência de compostos com potencial alelopático. Sementes de sorgo, alface e rabanete foram semeadas em substrato constituído de areia, terra e adubo orgânico contendo folhas de H. suaveolens. As análises da germinação foram feitas considerando a protrusão da radícula para o término do evento germinativo. Foi calculado o IVG (índice de velocidade de germinação) e %G (porcentagem de germinação). Os resultados mostraram que sorgo e a alface foram mais susceptíveis ao potencial alelopático de H. suaveolens, sendo que para o rabanete foi observado um efeito benéfico. Entre os tratamentos, o substrato esterilizado e não esterilizado mostraram diferenças entre si. A análise cromatográfica do óleo essencial presente nas folhas de H. suaveolens revelou a presença de compostos com potencial alelopático. Portanto, H. suaveolens, pode apresentar efeito alelopático positivo no IVG de sementes de rabanete e a presença de microorganismos pode ser necessária para que esse efeito alelopático aconteça.

The aim of this study was to verify the allelopathic effect of H. suaveolens on the germination of sorghum, lettuce and radish, as well as to prove the existence of compounds with allelopathic potential. Seeds of sorghum, lettuce and radish were sown in substrate consisting of sand, soil and organic fertilizer containing leaves of H. suaveolens. The germination tests were performed considering the protrusion of the radicle for the conclusion of the germinative event. GSI (germination speed index) and G% (percentage of germination) were calculated. The results showed that sorghum and lettuce were more susceptible to the allelopathic potential of H. suaveolens, while for radishes a beneficial effect was observed. Between treatments, the sterilized and unsterilized substrate showed differences. The chromatographic analysis of essential oil present in the leaves of H. suaveolens revealed the presence of compounds with allelopathic potential. Therefore, H. suaveolens may have positive allelopathic effect on the GSI of radish seeds, and the presence of microorganisms may be necessary for such an allelopathic effect to occur.

Essential oil composition and variability in Hyptis fruticosa

The composition of six samples of essential oil (EO) extracted from leaves, flowers and seeds of several plants of Hyptis fruticosa Salzm. ex Benth., Lamiaceae, was investigated by GC/MS and GC/FID. 1,8-Cineole, spathulenol, α-pinene, β-pinene were the major constituents. Ten constituents that have not been previously described in the composition of the oil of H. fruticosa were identified. Hydrocarbons sesquiterpenes represented the main group, followed by hydrocarbons monoterpenes. The results were submitted to Cluster Analysis which allowed three groups of EO to be distinguished with respect to the content of α-pinene/β-pinene, 1,8-cineole and spathulenol. Growth stages of the plants and geographical parameters seem to be important factors determining the variability of the oil. Sesquiterpenes were mainly produced in the seeds.

Reversal of dexamethasone suppressed wound healing with ethanolic extract of leaves of hyptis suaveolens (L) poit.

The dexamethasone suppressed and normal wound healing effect of ethanolic extract of leaves of Hyptis suaveolens (L) poit. (EEHS) at 400mg/kg and 800mg/kg was studied in Wistar rats. Two wound models viz. incision and excision wounds were used in this study. The parameters studied were breaking strength in case of incision wounds, period of epithelization and wound contraction in case of excision wound. The dexamethasone treated group showed a significant (P<0.05) reduction in the wound breaking strength in incision type of wound model and significant increase in epithelization period and reduction in percentage of wound contraction in excision type of wound model as compared to control group. Extract treated groups showed significant (P<0.05) improvement in all the wound healing parameters of incision and excision wound models as compared to control. In incision wound model, Co administration of EEHS at both the dosage levels with dexamethasone had significantly (P<0.05) increased the wound breaking strength as compared to dexamethasone only treated group and was seen more at dosage level of 400mg/kg. Similarly, in excision wound model, there was significant improvement (P<0.05) in both the parameters when EEHS was co administered with dexamethasone as compared to dexamethasone only treated group but improvement was more at dosage level of 800mg/kg.