Evaluation of fertility and embryo implantation in rats after the oral administration of Salvia officinalis (sage) extract / Evaluación de la fertilidad y la implantación de embriones en ratas después de la administración oral de extracto de Salvia officinalis (salvia)

SUMMARY: In Saudi Arabia, it is widely believed that women with reproductive problems can use the extract of the sage plant as a tea drink. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of this herb on the fertility of female rats and embryo implantation. Forty-eight Wistar virgin female rats were divided into four groups at random, with 12 rats in each group. The control group received distilled water orally. The three treatment groups received different concentrations of sage extract: 15, 60, or 100 mg/kg for 14 days before mating, then mated with a male and sacrificed on the 7th day of gestation, the uterine horns removed, and photographed. The total body weight of mothers, weight of uteri and ovaries and number of fetuses were determined. Ovarian and uteri tissues were cut into 5 µ sections and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Serum FSH, LH were determined by the ELISA method. The present study showed that low dose of sage (15 mg/kg) have no effects on serum concentration levels of FSH and LH hormones, also has no effect on the number of growing follicles. The present study showed a significant differences (P≤0.05) in body weight, ovary and uterus weight in the groups treated with high doses of Salvia officinalis as compared to control group. Also a significant differences (P≤0.05) found in FSH, LH hormones. Histological study showed overall histomorphological structural configurations including growing and matured graafian follicular countable changes, besides a number of corpora lutea and regressed follicles in the treated groups with high doses of Salvia officinalis as compared to control group. The researchers concluded that the extract of the sage plant with high doses can stimulate the growth graafian follicles and improve fertility in female rats.

RESUMEN: En Arabia Saudita, se cree ampliamente que las mujeres con problemas reproductivos pueden usar el extracto de la planta de salvia como bebida de té. Este estudio se realizó para investigar los efectos de esta hierba sobre la fertilidad de las ratas hembra y la implantación del embrión. Se dividieron cuarenta y ocho ratas hembra vírgenes Wistar en cuatro grupos al azar, con 12 ratas en cada grupo. El grupo control recibió agua destilada por vía oral. Los tres grupos de tratamiento recibieron diferentes concentraciones de extracto de salvia: 15, 60 o 100 mg/kg durante 14 días antes del apareamiento, luego se aparearon con un macho y se sacrificaron el día 7 de gestación, se extrajeron los cuernos uterinos y se fotografiaron. Se determinó el peso corporal total de las madres, el peso del útero y los ovarios y el número de fetos. Los tejidos ováricos y uterinos se cortaron en secciones de 5 µ y se tiñeron con hematoxilina y eosina. FSH sérica, LH se determinaron por el método ELISA. El presente estudio mostró que dosis bajas de salvia (15 mg/kg) no tienen efectos sobre los niveles de concentración sérica de las hormonas FSH y LH, tampoco tienen efecto sobre el número de folículos en crecimiento. El presente estudio mostró diferencias significativas (P≤0,05) en el peso corporal, peso de ovario y útero en los grupos tratados con altas dosis de Salvia officinalis en comparación con el grupo control. También se encontraron diferencias significativas (P≤0,05) en las hormonas FSH, LH. El estudio histológico mostró configuraciones estructurales histomorfológicas generales que incluyen cambios contables en los folículos maduros (de Graaf) y en crecimiento, además de una cantidad de cuerpos lúteos y folículos en regresión en los grupos tratados con altas dosis de Salvia officinalis en comparación con el grupo de control. Los investigadores concluyeron que el extracto de la planta de salvia en altas dosis puede estimular el crecimiento de los folículos maduros y mejorar la fertilidad en ratas hembra.

Principales plantas medicinales disponibles en Guatemala con actividad contra virus respiratorios que infectan al ser humano ­ Revisión narrativa / Main medicinal plants available in Guatemala with activity against respiratory virus that infects the human being ­ Narrative review

Las infecciones respiratorias constituyen una importante causa de morbilidad y mortalidad a nivel mundial, incrementándose su relevancia ante la reciente infección por SARS-CoV-2, causante de la pandemia de COVID-19. Las opciones terapéuticas para esta infección respiratoria son escasas y sin eficacia comprobada. El objetivo de esta revisión fue buscar la información sobre plantas con actividad antiviral o viricida publicada en los últimos 10 años, en las bases de datos de Google Scholar, Scopus y PubMed. La búsqueda priorizó aquellas especies disponibles en Guatemala, la cual se complementó con la búsqueda de moléculas con actividad antiviral para finalmente postular aquellas que puedan prevenir la infección o aminorar la patogénesis del SARS-CoV-2. Se detectaron más de 170 especies con actividad antiviral y se organizó la información por país o región y tipo de actividad antiviral contra virus específicos. De las especies de mayor disponibilidad en Guatemala se seleccionaron 20. La revisión culmina con 15 artículos que proponen plantas o moléculas con potencial actividad específica en el manejo de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2. Se concluye que existen especies vegetales (Curcuma longa, Echinacea purpurea, Psidium guajava, Allium sativum, Salvia officinalis y Eucalyptus globulus) y fitocompuestos vegetales (hesperidina, rutina, diosmina, apiina, aloe-emodina, piperina, capsaicina, curcumina, oleuropeina, rhamnetina y gallato de epicatequina) que podrían contribuir al manejo de la enfermedad. Se insta a académicos y autoridades a poner más atención a estas opciones terapéuticas que nos ofrece la naturaleza y que podrían contribuir a aliviar el colapso de los sistemas de salud prevalentes.

Respiratory infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, increasing their relevance by the recent SARS-CoV-2 infection causing the COVID-19 pandemic. Therapeutic options for this respiratory infection are scarce and without proven effectiveness. The objective of this review was the search for information on plants with antiviral or viricidal activity published in the last 10 years in the Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed databases. The search prioritized those species available in Guatemala, was completed with the search of molecules with potential to prevent infection or reduce the activity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. More than 170 species with antiviral activity were detected and the information organized in surveys by country or region, activity against specific viruses and antiviral information on the 20 most commonly available species in the country. It is complemented with a summary of 15 articles that proposed plants or molecules with potential specific activity in the management of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. It is concluded there are plant species (Curcuma longa, Echinacea purpurea, Psidium guajava, Allium sativum, Salvia officinalis and Eucalyptus globulus) and phytocompounds isolated from these species (hesperidin, rutin, diosmin, apiine, aloe-emodin, piperine, capsaicin, curcumin, oleuropein and epicatechin gallate) that could contribute to the management of the disease. Academics and authorities are urged to pay more attention to these therapeutic options that nature offer to us and could contribute to alleviate the collapse of the prevailing health systems in the country.

Evaluation of the effect of coating vertex denture lining material with plant oils on microbial growth and hardness

Aims: To evaluate the effect of surface coating with natural plant oils (Salvia officinalis, ginger and eucalyptus) on Candida growth and the hardness of Vertex denture lining material. Materials and method: Forty five specimens were prepared from soft acrylic lining material, twenty five of which were 10x10x2mm in size for testing antifungal activity, and twenty samples were 20mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness, for testing shore A hardness after coating samples with three types of natural oils (Salvia officinalis, ginger and eucalyptus oils). Significant differences among the groups at (p≤0.05) level of significance were determined statistically with one way analysis of variance and Duncan's multiple range test Result: Antifungal assay showed a significant difference between five groups regarding Candida albicans growth (p≤ 0.05). For the hardness test, comparing different times of storage in water (1, 7, 14, 30 days) revealed a significant difference within all groups (p≤0. 05). While comparing the groups coated with natural oils with the control group, significant differences were found between different times of storage in water (1, 7, 30 day) (p≤0.05), except at 14 days of water storage there was no significant difference between groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: All tested natural oils were effective as fungicidal agents and increased the softness and duration of soft acrylic lining material.

Denture disinfection using Salvia officinalis L: microbial load and selected properties of PMMA

Denture use may aggravate the occurrence of oral infections, considering it enhances microbial adherence. Aim: This study assessed the reduction of microbial loads of Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella oxytoca by disinfecting the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) of complete dentures with hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis. Additionally, the effect of such extract on the properties of PMMA was examined. Methods: Microorganisms were isolated from saliva samples collected from complete denture wearers. The hydroalcoholic extract of S. officinalis was produced according to the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia 5. The PMMA specimens (n=188) were immersed in microbial inoculum and incubated at 37°C for 16 hours per day. Then, they were subjected to a disinfection protocol for 30 days. The specimens were divided into five treatment groups: sterile saline solution (0.85%; control), 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate, and hydroalcoholic extract of S. officinalis (0.2%, 0.8%, and 1.16%). Microorganism adherence to the PMMA surface was also assessed, as well as surface roughness (Ra in µm) and color stability of the PMMA (mean ΔE). Changes in microbial load and surface roughness after the disinfection protocol were verified with paired t-test. Substances at day 10, adherence, and color stability were compared by the Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, and one-way ANOVA was used to compare substances at the beginning and end of the experiment (α=0.05). Results: The 1.16% S. officinalis extract significantly reduced the microbial load of all the microorganisms after 30 days of disinfection (p<0.05). The microbial load of K. oxytoca was also reduced at lower concentrations of the S. officinalis extract (0.2% and 0.8%) (p<0.02). Antimicrobial and anti-adherent effects against microorganisms isolated from the oral cavity were observed. There was no significant change in surface roughness (p>0.05) and color stability was significantly higher in the control group (p<0.0001). Conclusions: The hydroalcoholic extract of S. officinalis may be used as a disinfectant solution for dentures

Salvia officinalis L. coverage on plants development / Cobertura de Salvia officinalis L. no desenvolvimento de plantas

ABSTRACT Medicinal plants with essential oils in their composition havetypicallybeen shown to be promising in plant control. Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) is cited for its allelopathic effects. This study evaluated the allelopathic potential of dried sage leaves in vegetation, soil and the development of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (tomato), Panicum maximum Jacq. (guinea grass) and Salvia hispanica L. (chia) plants. Three seedlings were transplanted seven days after germination in 1 kg plastic containers with soil, in a greenhouse. The grinded dry mass of sage was placed at rates of 3.75; 7.5 15 t ha-1, and a control (no mass). After 30 days, the chlorophyll index of tomato and guinea grass plants were inhibited with 7.5 and 15 t ha-1 sage cover crops. Tomato shoot length was inhibited in all tested rates, and guinea grass plants showed some reduction in growth when using the highest rate of sage mass (15 t ha-1). The dry mass of tomato and guinea grass plants was reduced when using the15 t ha-1, and 7.5 and 15 t ha-1 of sage cover crops, respectively. It can be concluded that there was some effect of sage coverage on the soil in tomato and guinea grass, but no effect was observed on chia plants.

RESUMO As plantas medicinais que apresentam óleos essenciais em sua composição normalmente têm se mostrado promissoras no controle de plantas. A sálvia (Salvia officinalis L.) é citada por seus efeitos alelopáticos. Assim, esse estudo avaliou o potencial alelopático das folhas secas de sálvia na cobertura vegetal, no solo, sobre o desenvolvimento das plantas de Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (tomate), Panicum maximum Jacq. (capim mombaça) e Salvia hispanica L. (chia). Três plântulas foram transplantadas, sete dias após germinação, em vasos plásticos de 1 kg, com terra, em casa de vegetação. Sobre elas foi disposta a massa seca triturada de sálvia nas proporções 3,75; 7,5 e 15 t ha-1, além da testemunha (sem massa). Após 30 dias, o teor de clorofila das plantas de tomate e capim mombaça foi inibido com 7,5 e 15 t ha-1 de sálvia em cobertura. O comprimento da parte aérea do tomate foi inibido em todas as proporções testadas e as plantas de capim mombaça apresentaram redução do crescimento quando se utilizou 15 t ha-1 de sálvia como cobertura. A massa seca das plantas de tomate e capim mombaça reduziu com o uso de 15 t ha-1 e, 7,5 e 15 t ha-1 de sálvia como cobertura, respectivamente. Finalmente, pode-se concluir que houve efeito da sálvia em cobertura sobre o solo em tomate e capim mombaça, mas não houve efeito da mesma sobre as plantas de chia.

In vitro anti-leishmanial activity of methanolic extracts of Calendula officinalis flowers, Datura stramonium seeds, and Salvia officinalis leaves / 中国天然药物

AIM@#The anti-leishmanial activity of methanolic extracts of Calendula officinalis flowers, Datura stramonium seeds, and Salvia officinalis leaves against extracellular (promastigote) and intracellular (amastigote) forms of Leishmania major were evaluated in this study.@*METHOD@#In the first stage, promastigote forms of L. major, were treated with different doses of the plant extracts in a 96-well tissue-culture microplate and IC50 values for each extract were measured with colorimetric MTT assay. In the second stage, macrophage cells were infected with L. major promastigotes. Infected macrophages were treated with plant extracts. Then the macrophages were stained with Gimsa and the number of infected macrophages and amastigotes were counted with a light microscope.@*RESULTS@#The results indicated that the plant extracts inhibited the growth of promastigotes and amastigotes of L. major. Inhibitory concentrations (IC50) for promastigote assay were 108.19, 155.15, and 184.32 μgmL(-1) for C. officinalis flowers, D. stramonium seeds and S. officinalis, respectively. The extracts also reduced the number of amastigotes in macrophage cells from 264 for control group to 88, 97, and 102 for test groups. Although the anti-leishmanial activity of the extracts were not comparable with the standard drug, miltefosine; but they showed significant efficiency in reducing the number of amastigotes in macrophages, in comparison with the control group (P < 0.001). These plant extracts had lower toxicity compared with miltefosine.@*CONCLUSION@#This study demonstrates the potential efficacy of the methanolic extracts of C. officinalis flowers, D. stramonium seeds, and S. officinalis leaves to control of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

[In-Vitro evaluation of the effect of sage on shear bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel]

There is a reduction in bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of sage [Salvia officinalis] on the shear bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel In this in vitro study, 60 labial surfaces of maxillary incisors were randomly divided into 4 groups as follows: G1: bleaching; G2: bleaching and application of sodium ascorbate-containing solution; G3: bleaching and application of Salvia officinalis-containing solution; G4: control [no bleaching]. A composite resin [Z100; 3M ESPE, Dental products, St Paul, MN, USA] cylinder was bonded on each specimen after acid etching and application of a fifth generation bonding agent [Single Bond; 3M ESPE, Dental products, St Paul, MN, USA]. After thermocycling, the shear bond strengths of the samples were measured in MPa. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test [alpha=0.05] Minimum and maximum mean values of shear bond strengths were observed in G1 [12.31 +/- 2.44] and G3 [25. 04 +/- 3.52], respectively. No statistically significant differences were found in bond strength between the bleached and non-bleached groups after the antioxidant treatment [P>0.05]. There is a considerable decrease in bond strength of composite resin to enamel immediately after bleaching. Application of sodium ascorbate and Salvia officinalis solution can increase the bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel

Conservação de morangos com revestimentos à base de goma xantana e óleo essencial de sálvia / Strawberries conservation with coatings based on xanthan gum and sage essential oil

Objetivou-se avaliar a conservação de morangos com revestimentos à base de goma xantana e, ou, óleo essencial de sálvia. Os morangos foram minimamente processados, submetidos aos revestimentos, secos sob ventilação, embalados em bandejas de polietileno tereftalato e armazenados a 4 ºC durante 12 dias. Foram realizadas análises de deterioração fúngica, perda de massa, firmeza, cor, pH e sólidos solúveis totais, e ao final do armazenamento, contagem de fungos e leveduras. Independente do revestimento houve redução da perda de massa dos morangos ao longo da estocagem refrigerada. Entretanto, os revestimentos à base de goma xantana indicaram ser mais eficientes, por proporcionarem maior firmeza dos frutos, sendo que aquele contendo goma xantana e óleo essencial de sálvia foi o que proporcionou a menor incidência de fungos. De um modo geral, o emprego dos revestimentos não influenciou na coloração e no pH dos frutos de morangos.

The objective was to evaluate the conservation of strawberries with coatings based on xanthan gum and, or, sage essential oil. The strawberries were minimally processed, added with coatings, dried under ventilation, packaged in trays of polyethylene terephthalate and stored at 4 °C for 12 days. Analyses of fungal decay, weight loss, firmness, color, soluble solids and pH were carried out, and at the end of storage, fungi and yeasts count as well. Regardless of the coating, mass loss of strawberries was reduced during the refrigerated storage period. However, the coatings based on xanthan gum indicated to be more efficient, by providing greater fruit firmness, while those containing xanthan gum and sage essential oil were the ones which provided the lowest incidence of fungi. In general, the coatings did not affect the color and pH of the strawberries.

In vitro effects of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil on Candida albicans

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the anticandidal activities of Salvia officinalis L. (S. officinalis) essential oil against Candida albicans (C. albicans) and the inhibitory effects on the adhesion of C. albicans to polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin surface.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Disc diffusion method was first used to test the anticandidal activities of the S. officinalis L. essential oil against the reference strain (ATCC 90028) and 2 clinical strains of C. albicans. Then the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal lethal concentration (MLC) were determined by modified membrane method. The adhesion of C. albicans to PMMA resin surface was assessed after immersion with S. officinalis L. essential oil at various concentrations of 1×MIC, 0.5×MIC and 0.25×MIC at room temperature for 30 min. One-way ANOVA was used to compare the Candida cell adhesion with the pretreatment agents and Tukey's test was used for multiple comparisons.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>S. officinalis L. essential oil exhibited anticandidal activity against all strains of C. albicans with inhibition zone ranging from 40.5 mm to 19.5 mm. The MIC and MLC of the oil were determined as 2.780 g/L against all test strains. According to the effects on C. albicans adhesion to PMMA resin surface, it was found that immersion in the essential oil at concentrations of 1×MIC (2.780 g/L), 0.5×MIC (1.390 g/L) and 0.25×MIC (0.695 g/L) for 30 min significantly reduced the adhesion of all 3 test strains to PMMA resin surface in a dose dependent manner (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>S. officinalis L. essential oil exhibited anticandidal activities against C. albicans and had inhibitory effects on the adhesion of the cells to PMMA resin surface. With further testing and development, S. officinalis essential oil may be used as an antifungal denture cleanser to prevent candidal adhesion and thus reduce the risk of candida-associated denture stomatitis.</p>

Hypoglycemic effects of three medicinal plants in experimental diabetes: inhibition of rat intestinal alpha -glucosidase and enhanced pancreatic insulin and cardiac glut-4 mRNAs expression

Garlic [Allium sativum L., Alliaceae], Persian shallot [Allium ascalonicum L., Alliaceae] and Sage [Salvia offcinalis L., Lamiaceae] are believed to have hypoglycemic properties and have been used traditionally as antidiabetic herbal medicines in Iran. In this study, diabetes was induced by subcutaneous injection of alloxan monohydrate [100 mg kg[-1]] to male Wistar rats. Antidiabetic effects of methanolic extracts of the above mentioned three plants on alloxan-diabetic rats was investigated in comparison with the effects of antidiabetic drugs such as acarbose, glibenclamide and metformin by measuring postprandial blood glucose [PBG], oral glucose tolerance test [OGTT], inhibition of rat intestinal alpha -glucosidase enzymes activities and pancreatic Insulin and cardiac Glut-4 mRNAs expression. In short term period, hypoglycemic effects of A. sativum and A. ascalonicum showed significant reduction of PBG similar to glibenclamide [5 mg kg[-1] bw] while S. offcinalis significantly reduced PBG similar to acarbose [20 mg kg[-1] bw]. After 3 weeks of treatment by methanolic plant extracts, significant chronic decrease in the PBG was observed similar to metformin [100 mg kg[-1] bw]. For OGTT, S. offcinalis reduced PBG in a similar way as acarbose [20 mg kg[-1] bw]. Intestinal sucrase and maltase activities were inhibited significantly by A. sativum, A. ascalonicum and S. offcinalis. In addition, we observed increased expression of Insulin and Glut-4 genes in diabetic rats treated with these plants extracts. Up regulation of Insulin and Glut-4 genes expression and inhibition of alpha -glucosidaseactivities are the two mechanisms that play a considerable role in hypoglycemic action of garlic, shallot and sage

Passionflower and sage for mental health

Herbal medicines include a range of pharmacologically active compounds: in some cases it is not well understood which ingredients are important for a therapeutic effect. The supporters of herbal medicine believe that isolated ingredients in the majority of cases have weaker clinical effects than whole plant extract, a claim that would obviously require proof in each case. Generalizations about the efficacy of herbal medicines are clearly not possible. Each one needs systematic research including a variety of animal studies and also randomized clinical trials. In this review we focus on Passiflora incarnata and Salvia officinalis

Assessment of Salvia officinalis(L) hydroalcoholic extract for possible use in cosmetic formulation as inhibitor of pathogens in the skin / Avaliação do extrato hidroalcoólico de Salvia officinalis(L) para possível uso em formulações cosméticas como inibidor de patógenos da pele

Salvia officinalis (L.), or common sage, is an aromatic herb that has been used in medicine and cooking since ancient times and has been investigated for the treatment of various diseases, especially infections and skin inflammation. We conducted phytochemical prospecting and quality control with hydroalcoholic extracts of dried sage, to identify active compounds in the plant. The aim was to assess antibacterial and antifungal activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis. Antimicrobial susceptibility was investigated in vitro by agar-overlay and well-diffusion techniques, in which disc and well were used. Salvia officinalis (L.) was not effective against Streptococcus agalactiae, Candida albicans or Candida tropicalis, but best results were observed for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Considering the results of the inhibition tests presented here, we suggest that cosmetic formulations containing Salvia officinalis (L.) could contribute to inhibitor of pathogens in the skin microbiota.

A Salvia officinalis (L.) é uma planta com uso difundido, utilizada no tratamento de diversas patologias, principalmente para infecções e inflamações cutâneas. Neste trabalho foi realizada prospecção fitoquímica e controle de qualidade com a planta seca e extrato hidroalcoólico para identificação dos compostos ativos da sálvia, tendo como finalidade comprovar sua atividade antibacteriana e antifúngica frente à Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae Candida albicans e Candida tropicalis. Os métodos de escolha para avaliação in vitro foram ensaios de sensibilidade antimicrobiana por difusão em ágar com discos e cilindros. Dentre os ensaios realizados a sálvia não se mostrou efetiva para Streptococcus agalactiae, Candida albicans e Candida tropicalis, sendo o melhor resultado obtido com Staphylococcus aureus, em que se pode verificar-se atividade antibacteriana. Diante dos resultados obtidos, propôs-se uma formulação de sabonete líquido com extrato hidroalcoólico de Salvia officinalis (L.), para atuar na higiene da pele.

Avaliação in vitro do potencial biológico da Salvia officinalis L. em células tumorais / In vitro evaluation of the biological potential of Salvia officinalis L. in tumor cells

Objetivos: Determinar a viabilidade celular frente ao efeito biológico do extrato hidroalcoólico de Salvia officinalis L. em culturas de células tumorais de laringe (Hep-2) e células de hepatoma humano (HepG2).Métodos: Células tumorais Hep-2 e HepG2 foram cultivadas em meio DMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Médium)suplementado com 10% soro fetal bovino inativado e 1% de antibiótico (Penicilina/Estreptomicina) em estufa a 37°Ce atmosfera umidificada com 5% de CO2. Na segunda etapa foram semeadas (5×104 células/mL) em placas de 96 poçosdurante o período de 24 horas até obtenção de 60-70% de confluência e realizou-se o tratamento das células com extratohidroalcoólico de Salvia officinalis L., controle negativo de etanol 80% (v/v) e controles positivos de peróxido de hidrogênio(H2O2), tert-butil hidroperóxido (t-BOOH), doxorrubicina e cisplatina. A viabilidade celular foi determinada pela reduçãodo MTT (brometo de 3-(4,5 dimetiltiazol-2-il)-2,5-difeniltetrazolio). Os resultados foram analisados pelo teste de Tukeyno programa SPSS v.19.Resultados: O extrato hidroalcoólico de Salvia officinalis L. mostrou atividade citotóxica para células tumorais Hep-2 IC500,38±0,02 mg/mL e para HepG2 IC50 0,54±0,03 mg/mL em comparação ao controle negativo, ficando acima do IC50 obtidopara seus controles positivos. A cisplatina apresentou IC50 abaixo do extrato de sálvia, porém para a obtenção do seu IC50aumentou-se o tempo de exposição em seis horas.Conclusões: Sugere-se que o extrato de Salvia officinalis L. tem atividade biológica em células tumorais, podendo serobjetivo de mais estudos com a finalidade de comprovar sua eficácia como possível agente para o tratamento do câncer.

Aims: To determine cell viability compared to the biological effect of Salvia officinalis L. extract on cultured tumor cells of the larynx (Hep-2) and in human hepatoma cells (HepG2). Methods: Tumor cells Hep-2 and HepG2 were grown in DMEM (Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium) supplemented with 10% inactivated fetal bovine serum and 1% antibiotics (Penicillin/Streptomycin), incubated at 37°C and 5% CO2. In the second step they were plated (5×104 cells/mL) in 96 well plates during 24 hours to obtain 60-70% confluency, and treated with the hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis L., negative control with 80% ethanol (v/v) and positive control of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BOOH), doxorubicin and cisplatin. Cell viability was determined by MTT reduction (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide). Results were analyzed by Tukey test using the SPSS v.19. Results: The hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis L. showed cytotoxic activity to tumor cells Hep-2 IC50 0,38±0.02 mg/mL for HepG2 IC50 0,54±0.03 mg/mL compared to negative control, staying above the IC50 obtained for their positive controls. Cisplatin showed IC50 below the extract of sage, but to obtain the IC50 exposure time was increased in six hours. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the extract of Salvia officinalis L. has biological activity against tumor cell; further studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and its potential role in cancer treatment.

Efectividad del uso tópico de Salvia officinalis en la disminución del índice gingival en sujetos con gingivitis / Effectiveness of topical use of Salvia officinalis in the gingival index decrease in subjects with gingivitis

Introducción: La gingivitis es el problema periodontal de mayor prevalencia en la población, por lo que deben buscarse más alternativas de tratamiento y prevención. Objetivo: Evaluar efecto del uso de Salvia officinalis en disminución del índice gingival modificado (IG) en alumnos de Odontología de la Universidad del Desarrollo diagnosticados con gingivitis, año 2010. Sujetos y Método: Fue realizado un estudio cuantitativo, ciego, experimental del tipo ensayo clínico controlado con placebo, sobre la acción de extracto de S. officinalis en dentífrico y colutorios para gingivitis inducida por placa bacteriana, en 33 alumnos de odontología de la Universidad del Desarrollo, Concepción; 13 mujeres y 20 hombres entre 21 y 29 años. Fueron divididos en tres grupos; placebo, colutorio y dentífrico. Luego del inicio del tratamiento fueron citados a los 7, 14 y 28 días, finalizando el tratamiento el día 14. Resultados: En el control no se encontró diferencias significativas (p=0.061) la primera semana, mientras que en los grupos con colutorio o dentífrico si hubo diferencias significativas (p=0.000 y p=0.002). La última semana al retirar el placebo, el IG se mantuvo, por otro lado en los grupos con S. officinalis no continuó el descenso. La disminución del IG fue mayor para los grupos colutorio y dentífrico que para el control. Discusión: El uso de S. officinalis es efectivo en la disminución del IG. El colutorio y dentífrico logran disminuir con mayor rapidez el IG. El colutorio logró la mayor disminución del IG.

Background: Gingivitis is the most prevalent periodontal problem in people, so we need to find new alternatives for treatment and prevention. Aim: To evaluate the effects of Salvia officinalis in the declining modified gingival index (GI) in dentistry students of the Universidad del Desarrollo diagnosed with gingivitis, year 2010. Subjects and Methods: This was a quantitative study, blinded, experimental type of placebo-controlled clinical trials on the action of extract of S. officinalis in toothpaste and mouthwash for plaque-induced gingivitis in 33 dental students from Universidad del Desarrollo, Concepción; 13 women and 20 men between 21 and 29 years old, were divided into three groups: placebo, mouthwash and toothpaste. After the first appointment we call the patients every 7, 14 and 28 days, we ended the treatment at day 14. Results: In the control group there was no significant difference (p=0.061) the first week, while groups with mouthwash and toothpaste, there were significant differences (p=0.00). The last week, as we remove the placebo, the GI was maintained. On the other hand, in groups with S. officinalis the drop did not continue. The decrease of GI was higher in groups with mouthwash and toothpaste than in the control group. Discussion: The use of S. officinalis is effective in reducing the GI. The mouthwash and toothpaste decrease more rapidly the IG. The mouthwash achieved the greatest reduction of IG.

In Vitro Effects of Some Herbs Used in Egyptian Traditional Medicine on Viability of Protoscolices of Hydatid Cysts

The present work evaluated the effects of alcoholic extracts of salvia (Salvia officinalis), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), and 2 pure compounds (thymol and menthol) on the viability of Echinococcus granulosus protoscolices in vitro. Four different concentrations of each extract (2,500, 1,500, 1,000, and 500 microg/ml) and 3 different concentrations each of thymol and menthol (50, 10, and 1 microg/ml) were used. Concentration of 2,500 microg/ml of both extracts showed a significant protoscolicidal activity on the 6th day. Complete loss of viability of protoscolices occurred with 500 microg/ml concentration of both extracts at day 6 and day 7 post-treatment (PT), respectively. Pure compounds, i.e., menthol and thymol, showed potent effects with 50 microg/ml concentration at day 2 and day 5 PT, respectively. These effects were compared with those of albendazole sulfoxide (800 microg/ml), a commonly used treatment drug for hydatidosis. Krebs-Ringer solution and the hydatid cystic fluid at a ratio of 4:1 was a good preservative solution which kept the protoscolices viable for 15 days.

Ação de potenciais hidrogeniônicos no crescimento e produtividade de sálvia (Salvia officinalis L. ) / Action of potentials of hydrogen on growth and productivity of sage (Salvia officinalis L. )

O potencial hidrogeniônico (pH) do solo é um parâmetro que indica o nível de acidez ou alcalinidade do mesmo. Sabe-se que as plantas respondem de diferentes maneiras às mudanças no pH dos solos. Poucos artigos relacionam o crescimento e produtividade de plantas medicinais à variação do pH dos solos. O objetivo deste experimento foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes potenciais hidrogeniônicos, em solo Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico, no crescimento e produção de sálvia. Com o auxílio de curva de neutralização da acidez do solo foram aplicadas diferentes doses de CaCO3 para atingir pH de 4,5; 5,0; 5,5; 6,0 e 6,5. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação durante 18 meses, perfazendo as fases de semeadura, transplantio e três cortes. Os parâmetros avaliados foram altura de plantas, massa seca de folhas, raízes e da parte aérea (soma das massas secas das folhas, ramos e caule), área foliar e volume das raízes. O crescimento e produção das plantas de sálvia foram diretamente afetados com a variação do pH do solo. A manutenção de pH > 5,0 foi suficiente para aumentar significativamente a área foliar, a massa seca das folhas e da parte área das plantas de sálvia em 52,2 por cento, 60,5 por cento e 42,4 por cento, respectivamente, e não afetou o desenvolvimento das raízes de sálvia cultivadas em solos com diferentes pHs.

The soil potential of hydrogen (pH) is a parameter that indicates the acidity or alkalinity level. Plants are known to react differently to changes in the soil pH. Few studies have related growth and productivity of medicinal plants to the soil pH variation. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of different potentials of hydrogen in Oxisol on sage growth and productivity. With the aid of a soil acidity neutralization curve, different CaCO3 levels were applied to reach pH values of 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse during 18 months, covering sowing, transplanting and three-pruning phases. Plant height, leaf, root and shoot dry matter (sum of leaf, branch and stem dry matter), leaf area and root volume were evaluated. Sage growth and productivity were directly affected by the soil pH variation. The maintenance of pH > 5.0 was enough to significantly increase leaf area, and leaf and shoot dry matter of sage plants at 52.2 percent, 60.5 percent and 42.4 percent, respectively, and did not affect root development of sage plants grown in soils presenting different pH levels.

[ vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis and Menta longifolia against three cariogenic bacteria]

The microbial cause of dental caries has been proved among its multifactorial etiologies. The prevention and control of dental caries is very critical because of high prevalence and cost especially in high risk patient such as xerostomia. Based on the world attraction to traditional treatment and importance of drug extraction of natural material and plants, in this in vitro study effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis and Menta longifolia which were very useful in traditional treatment of mouth and teeth disease has been determined against cariogenic bacteria. In this experimental study, hydroalcoholic extracts have been prepared from Salvia officinalis and Menta longifolia with maceration method. Their antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Actinomyces viscosus have been evaluated with broth macrodilution method. Results have been analyzed with Mann-Whitney test. Minimum inhibitory concentration for Salvia officinalis and Menta longifolia for streptococcus mutans were respectively 6.25 and 12.5 micro g/ml, for Lactobacillus rhamnosus 1.56 and 3.12 micro g/ml and for Actinomyces viscosus 12.5 and 100 micro g/ml. Both extracts had growth inhibitory effect on all three bacteria. Saliva officinalis had greater effect on inhibition of growth of all three bacteria [p<0.05]. Both extracts had bactericidal effect in the range of studied concentrations

The efficacy of a herbal-based toothpaste in the control of plaque and gingivitis: A clinico-biochemical study.

Objective: A double-blinded controlled clinical trial with parallel groups was designed to investigate the effectiveness of a herbal-based toothpaste in the control of plaque and gingivitis as compared with a conventional dentifrice. The efficacy of Colgate Herbal over Colgate tooth paste was assessed in this study. Materials and Methods: Thirty subjects with gingivitis participated in the study. All participants had at least 20 natural teeth with no probing depths greater than 3 mm and a plaque index score of 2 or more at baseline. At baseline, the clinical parameters like gingival index, plaque index and salivary pH were estimated. Paired t-test was used to compare the difference within the groups and unpaired t-test was used to compare the difference between the groups at baseline and on the 30 th day. Results: At the end of the study, there were statistically significant reductions in the gingival index and the plaque index scores within the test group. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the test and the control groups. The salivary pH changes were not statistically significant in the test group but were displaced more toward the acidic range in the control group. Conclusion: It was however concluded that the herbal-based toothpaste was as effective as the conventionally formulated dentifrice in the control of plaque and gingivitis.

Effect of Egyptian sage extract on antioxidant activity, hypercholesterolemia and bone calcification in the tibia of rats

Osteoporosis [major public health problem in the aging society] has been linked with arteriosclerotic vascular diseases characterized by hypercholesterolemia. Nutrition may appear as an alternative strategy for optimizing health skeleton instead of traditional therapies by hormone replacement treatment which increases the risk of heart disease and cancers. Phytochemicals with antioxidative properties that may act against hypercholesterolemia and positive in the prevention of osteoporosis. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of sage leaves aqueous extract on hypercholesterolemia and bone calcification in rats. Sage leaves aqueous extract was prepared by infusion of leaves in hot water, separation of its volatiles and identification using GC/MS and evaluation the radical scavenging activity of sage aqueous extract by ESR. Three groups of rats were used, group 1 to serve as control, group 2 was fed on diet rich with cholesterol and the third group was fed on diet rich in cholesterol and treated with sage leaves aqueous extract. The experiment continued for 6 weeks. The plasma total cholesterol [TC], triglycerides [TG], HDL-C, LDL-C, urea, creatinine, blood hemoglobin, and enzymes activities of transaminases [ALT and AST] were determined. Different minerals [calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and Ca/P] were assayed spectrophotometrically using atomic absorption. The GC/MS analysis showed that 1,8-cineol [eucalyptol] [22.34%], thujone [16.31%], camphor [16.9%], humulene [7.53%], alpha pinene [5.77%], borneol [4.59%], p-menthol [4.8%], camphene [4.31%] and bornyl acetate [3.16%] were the main volatile compounds of the sage leaves aqueous extract. Sage volatile extract showed significant antioxidant activity in vitro using ESR assay. Daily administration of sage leaves aqueous extract for 6 weeks to Swiss albino rats as drinking water, caused significant declines in the blood levels of triglycerides [TG] [30%], total cholesterol [TC] [10.3%], LDL-C [45%] and increase of HDL-C [81%] and tibial calcium [20%]. This study demonstrates one possible mechanism by which sage leaves aqueous extract which rich in phenolic substances can improve the bone calcification, and acting as hypocholesterolemic agent

Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of selected Egyptian medicinal herbs

Sage [Salvia officinalis], Liquorice [Glycyrrhiia glabra], chufa [Cyperus rotundus], and Caraway [Carurn carvi L.] are a perennial herbs. It is commonly consumed as a food-related product and as an herbal preparation because of its reputed medicinal properties. In this study, the aerial material of sage, fruit of caraway, roots of liquorice and tubers of chufa were collected from Egypt were extracted by using five solvents of different polarity, viz., methanol, ethanol, acetone, hexane and diethyl ether. For each extract, the total phenolics, flavonoid and flavonols content were estimated as were the in vitro antioxidant activity using the 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl DPPH and 2, 20- azinobis [3-ethylbenzothiazoline- 6-sulphonate] ABTS free radical scavenging assays. The highest extraction yield was observed for hexane followed by Diethyl ether, 20.5 and 19.6 g/100g dry weight in chufa respectively, while in Liquorce and sage was methanol 17.3 and 15.5 g/100g dry weight respectively. Results revealed that methanol and ethanol were better solvents than the others in extracting phenolics compounds from the extracts for all herbs, where 110.37 and 96.29 mg GAE/ 100g DW for Liquorce and sage, followed by ethanol, where 22.34 and 19.79 mg GAE/100g DW of total phenolic compounds for caraway and chufa, respectively. Methanolic extracts of Liquorce and sage gave the best yields of total flavonoid contents with values 345.76 and 292.21 mg/100g DW and then diethyl ether extract of caraway and chufa, 108.45 and 87.65 mg/100g DW respectively, dependent on the solvent used for the extraction. The highest flavonols content were observed in extracts with methanol: the same trend of flavonoids. The two methods of antioxidant activity measuring proved that sage and liquorice extracts had a highest antioxidant activity due to its high content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. On the basis of the results obtained, sage and liquorice were found to serve as natural antioxidants due to their significant antioxidant activity. Thus, both extracts are promising alternatives to synthetic substances as food ingredients with antioxidant activity