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Addendum: Šarić-Kundalić, B.; Fialová, S.; Dobeš, C.; Ölzant, S.; Tekeľová, D.; Grančai, D.; Reznicek, G.; Saukel, J. Multivariate Numerical Taxonomy of Mentha Species, Hybrids, Varieties and Cultivars. Sci. Pharm. 2009, 77, 851–876

by Broza Šarić-Kundalić, Silvia Fialová, Christoph Dobeš, Silvester Ölzant, Daniela Tekeľová, Daniel Grančai, Gottfried Reznicek and Johannes Saukel

Sci. Pharm. 2016, 84(4), 752; https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm84040752 - 2 Dec 2016

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In the published paper [1], the following plant species are listed: Mentha longifolia var. lavanduliodora, Mentha spicata and Mentha spicata var. crispa.[...] Full article

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Suitability of Root and Rhizome Anatomy for Taxonomic Classification and Reconstruction of Phylogenetic Relationships in the Tribes Cardueae and Cichorieae (Asteraceae)

by Elisabeth Ginko, Christoph Dobeš and Johannes Saukel

Sci. Pharm. 2016, 84(4), 585-602; https://doi.org/10.3390/scipharm84040585 - 27 May 2016

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The value of root and rhizome anatomy for the taxonomic characterisation of 59 species classified into 34 genera and 12 subtribes from the Asteraceae tribes Cardueae and Cichorieae was assessed. In addition, the evolutionary history of anatomical characters was reconstructed using a nuclear [...] Read more.

The value of root and rhizome anatomy for the taxonomic characterisation of 59 species classified into 34 genera and 12 subtribes from the Asteraceae tribes Cardueae and Cichorieae was assessed. In addition, the evolutionary history of anatomical characters was reconstructed using a nuclear ribosomal DNA sequence-based phylogeny of the Cichorieae. Taxa were selected with a focus on pharmaceutically relevant species. A binary decision tree was constructed and discriminant function analyses were performed to extract taxonomically relevant anatomical characters and to infer the separability of infratribal taxa, respectively. The binary decision tree distinguished 33 species and two subspecies, but only five of the genera (sampled for at least two species) by a unique combination of hierarchically arranged characters. Accessions were discriminated—except for one sample worthy of discussion—according to their subtribal affiliation in the discriminant function analyses (DFA). However, constantly expressed subtribe-specific characters were almost missing and even in combination, did not discriminate the subtribes. Most anatomical characters showed at least some degree of homoplasious evolution limiting their suitability as phylogenetically informative characters. Full article

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Anatomy of Subterranean Organs of Medicinally Used Cardueae and Related Species and its Value for Discrimination

by Elisabeth FRITZ and Johannes SAUKEL

Sci. Pharm. 2011, 79(1), 157-174; https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.1010-05 - 2 Dec 2010

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Numerous species of the Asteraceae, the composites, are famous for their use in both traditional and conventional medicine. Reliable anatomical descriptions of these plants and of possible adulterations provide a basis for fast identification and cheap purity controls of respective medicinal drugs by [...] Read more.

Numerous species of the Asteraceae, the composites, are famous for their use in both traditional and conventional medicine. Reliable anatomical descriptions of these plants and of possible adulterations provide a basis for fast identification and cheap purity controls of respective medicinal drugs by means of light microscopy. Nevertheless, detailed comparative studies on root and rhizome anatomy of valuable as well as related inconsiderable composite plants are largely missing yet. The presented study aims to narrow this gap by performing anatomical analyses of roots and rhizomes of 16 species belonging to the tribe Cardueae, of formerly and currently used drugs as well as their near relatives as potential adulterations (Carlina acaulis L., Carlina vulgaris L., Arctium lappa L., Arctium tomentosum Mill., Carduus defloratus L., Carduus personata (L.) Jacq, Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop., Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten., Cirsium erisithales (Jacq.) Scop., Onopordum acanthium L., Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn., Rhaponticum scariosum Lam., Centaurea jacea L., Centaurea scabiosa L., Centaurea cyanus L., Cnicus benedictus L.). A detailed verbal and graphical survey of the analysed anatomical features is provided. Several characters were finally extracted which allow for discrimination of the examined species and may be effectively used for drug quality controls. Full article

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Traditional Medicine in the Pristine Village of Prokoško Lake on Vranica Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina

by Broza ŠARIĆ-KUNDALIĆ, Elisabeth FRITZ, Christoph DOBEŠ and Johannes SAUKEL

Sci. Pharm. 2010, 78(2), 275-290; https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.1003-06 - 26 Apr 2010

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The results of an ethnobotanical study conducted in the pristine village of Prokoško Lake (Vranica Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina) in summer 2007 is presented. Informal interviews involving 12 informants known as “traditional healers” provided data from 43 plants used in 82 prescriptions. The [...] Read more.

The results of an ethnobotanical study conducted in the pristine village of Prokoško Lake (Vranica Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina) in summer 2007 is presented. Informal interviews involving 12 informants known as “traditional healers” provided data from 43 plants used in 82 prescriptions. The applied plants were used for a broad spectrum of indications. The most frequent were gastro-intestinal tract ailments, blood system disorders, skin ailments, respiratory tract ailments and urinary-genital tract ailments. The most frequent preparation was an infusion. Other often used preparations were ointments or balms and decocts. The special Bosnian balms known as “mehlems” were prepared from freshly chopped or freshly pressed herbal parts of various plant species. Warmed resins from Abies or Picea species, raw cow or pig lard, olive oil and honey served as basis. The traditional doctors, who usually worked as a team, enjoyed such a good reputation that people from all over the country were visiting in search of alternative ways to cure their ailments and diseases. The practical techniques applied by the healers and some of their attitudes and values are reported. Full article

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Multivariate Numerical Taxonomy of Mentha Species, Hybrids, Varieties and Cultivars

by Broza ŠARIĆ-KUNDALIĆ, Silvia FIALOVÁ, Christoph DOBEŠ, Silvester ÖLZANT, Daniela TEKEĽOVÁ, Daniel GRANČAI, Gottfried REZNICEK and Johannes SAUKEL

Sci. Pharm. 2009, 77(4), 851-876; https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.0905-10 - 29 Oct 2009

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A taxonomic study into the anatomical, morphological and phytochemical differentiation of the genus Mentha L (Lamiaceae) in Bosnia & Hercegovina and Slovakia is presented. Following a population-based approach and using hierarchical cluster analyses the following basic species and hybrids corresponding to exclusive branches, [...] Read more.

A taxonomic study into the anatomical, morphological and phytochemical differentiation of the genus Mentha L (Lamiaceae) in Bosnia & Hercegovina and Slovakia is presented. Following a population-based approach and using hierarchical cluster analyses the following basic species and hybrids corresponding to exclusive branches, i.e. groups, in the constructed hierarchies were recognized: Mentha aquatica, M. spicata, M. arvensis, M. longifolia, M. rotundifolia, M. × piperita, M. × villosa, M. × verticillata, M. × gentillis, M. × gracilis and M. pulegium. These groups were independently found by separate analyses of the sampled anatomical and morphological variation. In contrast, these anatomically and morphologically defined species exhibited a high level of phytochemical polymorphism which was largely inconsistent with the hierarchical classification. Among the analysed characters, the inflorescence type, dentation of the leaf margin, hair density, the type of capitate glandular hairs, and the main containing compound in essential oil proved most useful for the discrimination of taxa. However, most of the observed traits were not exclusive to a particular species and only the combined consideration of traits revealed coherent taxonomic groups. Basic species and hybrids are described in detail based on the anatomical, morphological and phytochemical characters used for their definition. The performed cluster analysis finally supported hypotheses on the parentage of some of the studied hybrids. Full article

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DET MORPH- a new method for an accurate acquisition of fine-morpholoqical data - Exemplified on the Achillea millefolium group (Asteraceae)

by Johannes Saukel and Wolfgang Wlach

Sci. Pharm. 2005, 73(1), 39-58; https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.aut-05-04 - 30 Mar 2005

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Det-Morph is a new approach for a detailed morphological analysis of primary segments of leafs and ray florets from some species of the Achillea millefolium group (Asteraceae). 56 features of primary segments and 21 features of ray florets both in two [...] Read more.

Det-Morph is a new approach for a detailed morphological analysis of primary segments of leafs and ray florets from some species of the Achillea millefolium group (Asteraceae). 56 features of primary segments and 21 features of ray florets both in two different transformation types are yielded by the new software. The usefulness of these features is shown on data of 616 specimens of Achillea setacea, A. collina, A.ceretanica, Adistans s.l., A. millefolium s.l. and A.pannonica. Full article

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Determination of taxa of the Achillea millefolium qroup and Achillea crithmifolia bv morpholoqical and ~hvtochemicaml ethods I. Characterisation of Central European taxa¹

by Rauchensteiner Florian, Nejati Shahbaz, Werner Ingrid, Glasl Sabine, Saukel Johannes, Jurenitsch Johann and Kubelka Wolfgang

Sci. Pharm. 2002, 70(2), 199-229; https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.aut-02-21 - 16 Jun 2002

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A survey of morphological and phytochemical data characteristic for several taxa of the Achillea millefoliurn group (A. aspleniifolia VENT., A. roseoalba EHREND., A. collina J. BECKER ex REICHENB., A. ceretanica SENNEN, A. setacea W. ET K., A. pratensis SAUKEL & LANGER, A. [...] Read more.

A survey of morphological and phytochemical data characteristic for several taxa of the Achillea millefoliurn group (A. aspleniifolia VENT., A. roseoalba EHREND., A. collina J. BECKER ex REICHENB., A. ceretanica SENNEN, A. setacea W. ET K., A. pratensis SAUKEL & LANGER, A. styriaca SAUKEL ined., A. pannonica SC H E ELE, A. distans W. ET K., A. millefolium s. I., A. millefolium ssp. sudetica OPIZ) and A. crithmifolia W. ET K. is presented. For each taxon a short morphological description and a guide for microscopic analysis is given as well as its sesquiterpene composition including the TLC characteristics. Based on GLC analyses of 1523 single plants collected in Central Europe the sums of sabinene + β-pinene + β-caryophyllene (SUM I), a-pinene + 1,8-cineole (SUM 2), camphene + camphor + borneol (SUM 3), camphene + camphor (SUM 4) and 1,8-cineole + borneol (SUM 5) were found to be highly significant for distinct taxa or groups of taxa. Full article

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