Author(s):
Silva, Beatriz Nunes ; Cadavez, Vasco ; Caleja, Cristina ; Pereira, Eliana ; Calhelha, Ricardo C. ; Molina, Adriana K. ; Finimundy, Tiane C. ; Kostić, Marina ; Soković, Marina ; Teixeira, José António ; Barros, Lillian ; Gonzales-Barron, Ursula
Date: 2024
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/29898
Origin: Biblioteca Digital do IPB
Subject(s): Anti-inflammatory effect; Antimicrobials; Antioxidants; Antiproliferative effect; Bioactive compounds; Biopreservation
Description
This study assessed the chemical profiles and bioactivities of the infusions, decoctions and hydroethanolic extracts of tarragon, basil and French lavender. The extracts were chemically characterised (HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS) and their bioactivities were evaluated in vitro. All extracts revealed antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. French lavender extracts showed higher total phenolic content, regardless of the extraction method used, and antioxidant and antitumour capacities, but no anti-inflammatory action. All basil and two of the tarragon extracts revealed anti-inflammatory power. Thus, tarragon, basil and French lavender extracts may be considered for inclusion in foods, as preservatives or functional ingredients. Nonetheless, further studies must be conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetic parameters of the bioactive compounds.