13th Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European Countries (CMAPSEEC 2026)

Background: Anethole is natural aromatic compound in spirit drinks that contain extracts of the following plants: Illicium verum, Pimpinella anisum, Foeniculum vulgare or any other plant that contains anethole. Spirit drinks that contain anethole are: ouzo, Chios mastiha, anisette, arak, chinchón, mastika, mistrà, pacharán or patxaran, pastis, raki, sambuca, xtabentún and many more. The...

Faced with emerging bacterial resistance, antibiotics are increasingly losing their therapeutic effectiveness. In Tunisia, as in the rest of the world, an assessment of antibiotic prescriptions shows that only few of them are rational, and studies show a correlation between antibiotic consumption and resistance rates. As part of efforts to combat this health burden, studies are focusing on the...

Background: While Thymus vulgaris is widely recognized for the biological activities of its essential oil and extracts, limited information is available regarding the chemical composition of its seed oil. As a potential source of ω-3 fatty acids and lipophilic antioxidants, thyme seed oil represents an interesting but insufficiently explored plant-derived oil. Therefore, this study aimed to...

The antifungal properties of essential oils (EOs) have attracted considerable attention due to their potential as natural and sustainable alternatives to synthetic fungicides. Their activity can be explored through multiple complementary approaches, each offering valuable insights into their mechanisms of action and possible applications in crop protection.

In this work, a comprehensive...

Öznur Diler 1 Pape Cheikh MBAYE1 Kamil Atsatan1
1 Isparta University of Applied Science, Eğirdir Fisheries Faculty, TÜRKİYE
Abstract In the current study, the effects of dietary ethanolic grape seed extract (GSE) on some biochemical parameters, intestinal microflora and histomorphology were investigated in carp ( Cyprinus carpio L.) For this...

This study comparatively investigates the phytochemical profiles and therapeutic potentials of Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel and M. viridiflora Sol. ex Gaertn. (Myrtaceae) within the context of traditional and modern medicine. A literature-based review was conducted to evaluate the chemical compositions, ethnobotanical uses, and pharmacological activities of both species....

Background: Ethnoveterinary medicine encompasses traditional knowledge and practices developed by local communities for the prevention and treatment of animal diseases, primarily through the use of medicinal plants. These practices represent a culturally significant and underexplored reservoir of veterinary knowledge. Plant-based remedies have historically been employed to address a wide range...

Background: Aromatic plants have been allies of humanity since ancient times. The secret of their effectiveness lies in the chemical composition which consists of molecules that protect our cells from oxidative stress and several pathologies. Aromatic plants used for essential oil (EO) production generate steam distillation residues (SDR) rich in bioactive compounds with high antioxidant...

Essential oils obtained from medicinal and aromatic plants are widely recognized for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, the essential oils recovered from industrial processing by-products remain largely unexplored despite their potential contribution to circular bioeconomy and sustainable valorization of agro-industrial residues. This study evaluated the chemical...