Pharmacological potential of Thymus serpyllum L. (wild thyme) extracts and essential oil: A review
In traditional medicine Thymus serpyllum L. (wild thyme) herb represents a part of a large number of herbal medicinal formulations such as syrups, tinctures, infusions, teas, and decoctions. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in testing the biological properties of wild thyme, because the plant is a high-quality raw material, rich i...
By Aleksandra A. Jovanović, Bojana D. Balanč, Predrag Petrović, Radoslava Pravilović, Verica B. Djordjević
Characterisation and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles derived from Vascellum pratense polysaccharide extract and sodium citrate
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by “green”, cheap hydrothermal method in an autoclave using sodium citrate and Vascellum pratense polysaccharide extract as reducing and stabilizing agents. Presence of spherical AgNPs was confirmed by UV-VIS spectrophotometry and scanning electron microscopy; particle size was determined as...
By Predrag Petrović, Danijela Kostić, Anita Klaus, Jovana Vunduk, Miomir Nikšić, Đorđe Veljović, Leo van Griensven