Synthesis of the Halal Fragrance Compound Menthyl p- Anisate from Fennel Oil

In this work, nanoemulsion-based delivery system was developed by encapsulation of fennel essential oil. A response surface methodology was used to study the influence of the processing conditions in order to obtain monomodal nanoemulsions of fennel essential oil using the microchannel homogenization technique. Results showed that it was possible to obtain nanoemulsions with very narrow monomodal distributions that were homogeneous over the whole observation period (three months) when the appropriate mechanical energy was supplied by microfluidization at 14 MPa and 12 passes. Once the optimal processing condition was established, nanoemulsions were formulated with advanced performance xanthan gum, which was used as both viscosity modifier and emulsion stabilizer. As a result, more desirable results with enhanced physical stability and rheological properties were obtained. From the study of mechanical spectra as a function of aging time, the stability of the nanoemulsions weak gels was confirmed. The mechanical spectra as a function of hydrocolloid concentration revealed that the rheological properties are marked by the biopolymer network and could be modulated depending on the amount of added gum. Therefore, this research supports the role of advanced performance xanthan gum as a stabilizer of microfluidized fennel oil-in-water nanoemulsions. In addition, the results of this research could be useful to design and formulate functional oil-in-water nanoemulsions with potential application in the food industry for the delivery of nutraceuticals and antimicrobials.

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The insecticidal potential of Foeniculum vulgareMill., Pimpinella anisum L. and Caryophillus aromaticus L. to control aphid on kale plants

Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais ◽

10.1590/1983-084x/14_036 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 585-591 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

P. S. R. LUCCA ◽

L. H. P. NÓBREGA ◽

L. F. A. ALVES ◽

C. T. A. CRUZ-SILVA ◽

F. P. PACHECO

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Brassica Oleracea ◽

Pest Control ◽

Distilled Water ◽

Viable Option ◽

Foeniculum Vulgare ◽

Pimpinella Anisum ◽

Natural Substances ◽

And Control ◽

Fennel Oil

ABSTRACTThe use of natural substances for pest control in agriculture is, economically, a viable option and has benefits for both the humanbeing and the environment, due to its low persistence and toxicity. Thus, this trial aimed on determining the insecticidal potential of the extracts and essential oils of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clove (Caryophillus aromaticus L.) to control Brevicoryne brassicae L. in kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC.). The treatments were: fennel, anise, cloves extracts at 10%; fennel, anise, cloves oils at 1% and control with distilled water. The mortality tests were carried out with aphids in laboratory, with three replications, after 1, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours. During laboratory trials , it was found out that fennel oil at 1% showed the best rate of mortality on aphid nymphs (70% at 72 h), followed by clove extract at 10% with 37% mortality. Tests in pots were only carried out only with cloves extracts at 10% and fennel oil at 1% treatment, in which such efficiency was alsoindicated on aphid nymphs.

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Fennel Oil

Vegetable Fats and Oils ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-30314-3_50 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 325-329

Author(s):

Sabine Krist

Keyword(s):

Fennel Oil

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Acaricidal activity of Foeniculum vulgare against Rhipicephalus annulatus is mainly dependent on its constituent from trans-anethone

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0260172 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (12) ◽

pp. e0260172

Author(s):

Shawky M. Aboelhadid ◽

Waleed M. Arafa ◽

Abdel-Azeem S. Abdel-Baki ◽

Atalay Sokmen ◽

Saleh Al-Quraishy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acetylcholinesterase Activity ◽

Adult Tick ◽

Economic Losses ◽

Transferase Activity ◽

Glutathione S Transferase ◽

Foeniculum Vulgare ◽

Predominant Component ◽

Immunological Reactions ◽

Main Components ◽

Fennel Oil

Globally, the economic losses due to hard ticks infestation and the control of the associated diseases have been calculated at USD $13.9–18.7 billion per year. The economic impact is related to its direct damage to the skins, blood loss, anemia, severe immunological reactions and indirect losses that related to the effects of hemoparasites, cost of treatment for clinical cases and expenses incurred in the control of ticks. The current study evaluated the acaricidal activities of fennel Foeniculum vulgare essential oil and its main components; trans-anethole and fenchone; against R. annulatus. GC–MS analysis revealed that this oil contained 16 components representing 99.9% of the total identified compounds with E-anethole being the predominant component(64.29%), followed by fenchone (9.94%). The fennel oil and trans-anethole showed significant acaricidal activities. The LC50 of the fennel oil was attained at concentrations of 12.96% for adult ticks and 1.75% for tick larvae meanwhile the LC50 of trans-anethole was reached at concentrations of 2.36% for adult tick and 0.56% for tick larvae. On the contrary, fenchone showed no any significant adulticidal activities and its LC50 attained at a concentration of 9.11% for tick larvae. Regarding repellence activities, trans-anethole achieved 100% repellency at the concentration of 10% while fennel showed 86% repellency at the same concentration. Fenchone showed no repellency effect. Treatment of larvae with fennel, trans-anethole, and fenchone LC50 concentrations significantly inhibited the acetylcholinesterase activity. Meanwhile, glutathione s-transferase activity was significantly decreased in fennel treated larvae but no significant effect was found in the larvae of trans-anethole and fenchone groups. These results indicate that the acaricide effect of fennel oil may attributed to its high content of trans-anethole. This was supported by potent adulticidal, larvicidal, and repellency effects of trans-anethole against Rhipeciphalus annulatus tick and therefore it could be included in the list of acaricide of plant origin.

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Protective effects of fennel oil extract against sodium valproate-induced hepatorenal damage in albino rats

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.10.021 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 915-924 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Wael M. Al-Amoudi

Keyword(s):

Sodium Valproate ◽

Albino Rats ◽

Protective Effects ◽

Oil Extract ◽

Fennel Oil

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Comparison of Repellency Effect of Mosquito Repellents for DEET, Citronella, and Fennel Oil

Journal of Parasitology Research ◽

10.1155/2015/361021 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jong Kwang Yoon ◽

Kang-Chang Kim ◽

Yeondong Cho ◽

Yong-Dae Gwon ◽

Han Sam Cho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Administration ◽

Food And Drug Administration ◽

Complete Protection ◽

Citronella Oil ◽

Mosquito Repellents ◽

Korean Food ◽

Over Time ◽

Fennel Oil

To confirm that Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) guidelines are applicable to test the efficacy of mosquito repellents, these guidelines were used to test the efficacy and complete protection times (CPTs) of three representative mosquito repellents: N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), citronella, and fennel oil. The repellency of citronella oil decreased over time, from 97.9% at 0 h to 71.4% at 1 h and 57.7% at 2 h, as did the repellency of fennel oil, from 88.6% at 0 h to 61.2% at 1 h and 47.4% at 2 h. In contrast, the repellency of DEET remained over 90% for 6 h. The CPT of DEET (360 min) was much longer than the CPTs of citronella (10.5 min) and fennel oil (8.4 min). These results did not differ significantly from previous findings, and hence confirm that the KFDA guidelines are applicable for testing the efficacy of mosquito repellents.

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One Hundred Faces of Geraniol

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25143303 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (14) ◽

pp. 3303 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wanda Mączka ◽

Katarzyna Wińska ◽

Małgorzata Grabarczyk

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽

In Vivo Studies ◽

Respiratory Pathogens ◽

Important Ingredient ◽

Household Products ◽

Fragrance Compound

Geraniol is a monoterpenic alcohol with a pleasant rose-like aroma, known as an important ingredient in many essential oils, and is used commercially as a fragrance compound in cosmetic and household products. However, geraniol has a number of biological activities, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have shown the activity of geraniol against prostate, bowel, liver, kidney and skin cancer. It can induce apoptosis and increase the expression of proapoptotic proteins. The synergy of this with other drugs may further increase the range of chemotherapeutic agents. The antibacterial activity of this compound was also observed on respiratory pathogens, skin and food-derived strains. This review discusses some of the most important uses of geraniol.

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