Table 2.
In vitro inhibitory effects of Salvia officinalis and Mentha suaveolens essential oils (EOs) on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymatic activities.
| Assay | Acarbose | S. officinalis EO | M. suaveolens EO |
|---|---|---|---|
| α-Amylase (IC50 in μg/mL) | 396.42 ± 5.16 | 81.91 ± 0.03a | 94.30 ± 0.06a |
| α-Glucosidase (IC50 in μg/mL) | 199.53 ± 1.12 | 113.17 ± 0.02a | 141.16 ± 0.2a |
a P < 0.05 vs. the positive control (acarbose).