Larvicidal activity of essential oils of Citrus sinensis and Citrus aurantium (Rutaceae) cultivated in Morocco against the malaria vector Anopheles labranchiae (Diptera: Culicidae)

A number of essential oils are currently in use as aromatherapy agents to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. Popular anxiolytic oils include lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), rose (Rosa damascena), orange (Citrus sinensis), bergamot (Citrus aurantium), lemon (Citrus limon), sandalwood (Santalum album), clary sage (Salvia sclarea), Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), and rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.). This review discusses the chemical constituents and CNS effects of these aromatherapeutic essential oils, as well as recent studies on additional essential oils with anxiolytic activities.

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Chemical biodiversity of the leaf and flower essential oils of Citrus aurantium L. from Dubrovnik area (Croatia) in comparison with Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck cv. Washington navel, Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck cv. Tarocco and Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck cv. Doppio Sanguigno

Journal of Essential Oil Research ◽

10.1080/10412905.2016.1159258 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 283-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jasmina Družić ◽

Igor Jerković ◽

Zvonimir Marijanović ◽

Marin Roje

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Citrus Sinensis ◽

Citrus Aurantium ◽

Washington Navel

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Chemical Composition of Heracleum pastinacifolium subsp. transcaucasicum and subsp. incanum Essential Oils, and Their Biting Deterrent and Larvicidal Activity Against Aedes aegypti

Planta Medica ◽

10.1055/s-0032-1307597 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 78 (05) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

N Tabanca ◽

G Özek ◽

A Ali ◽

A Duran ◽

E Hamzaoğlu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Larvicidal Activity ◽

Heracleum Pastinacifolium

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Mosquito larvicidal activity of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Thymus vulgaris grown in Cameroon

Planta Medica ◽

10.1055/s-2007-987109 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 73 (09) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

EG Nkouaya Mbanjo ◽

F Tchoumbougnang ◽

PM Jazet Dongmo ◽

ML Sameza ◽

PH Amvam Zollo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Larvicidal Activity ◽

Thymus Vulgaris ◽

Cymbopogon Citratus ◽

Mosquito Larvicidal Activity

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Chemical Compositions, Mosquito Larvicidal and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils from Five Species of Cinnamomum Growing Wild in North Central Vietnam

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25061303 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 1303 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Do N. Dai ◽

Nguyen T. Chung ◽

Le T. Huong ◽

Nguyen H. Hung ◽

Dao T.M. Chau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Larvicidal Activity ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

North Central ◽

Mosquito Larvicidal Activity ◽

Central Vietnam ◽

Leaf Essential Oil

Members of the genus Cinnamomum (Lauraceae) have aromatic volatiles in their leaves and bark and some species are commercially important herbs and spices. In this work, the essential oils from five species of Cinnamomum (C. damhaensis, C. longipetiolatum, C. ovatum, C. polyadelphum and C. tonkinense) growing wild in north central Vietnam were obtained by hydrodistillation, analyzed by gas chromatography and screened for antimicrobial and mosquito larvicidal activity. The leaf essential oil of C. tonkinense, rich in β-phellandrene (23.1%) and linalool (32.2%), showed excellent antimicrobial activity (MIC of 32 μg/mL against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans) and larvicidal activity (24 h LC50 of 17.4 μg/mL on Aedes aegypti and 14.1 μg/mL against Culex quinquefasciatus). Cinnamomum polyadelphum leaf essential oil also showed notable antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and mosquito larvicidal activity, attributable to relatively high concentrations of neral (11.7%) and geranial (16.6%). Thus, members of the genus Cinnamomum from Vietnam have shown promise as antimicrobial agents and as potential vector control agents for mosquitoes.

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Indian citrus ringspot virus. [Distribution map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Diseases ◽

10.1079/dmpd/20153159064 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Citrus Sinensis ◽

Andhra Pradesh ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Ringspot Virus ◽

Citrus Reticulata ◽

Citrus Aurantium ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Virus Distribution ◽

New Distribution ◽

Cleopatra Mandarin

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Indian citrus ringspot virus. Tymovirales: Alphaflexiviridae: Mandarivirus. Hosts: kinnow (Citrus aurantium × Citrus reticulata), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reshni) and navel orange (Citrus sinensis). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (India, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh).

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Larvicidal Activity of essential oils from Brazilian plants against Aedes aegypti L.

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz ◽

10.1590/s0074-02762004000500015 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 99 (5) ◽

pp. 541-544 ◽

Cited By ~ 178

Author(s):

Eveline Solon Barreira Cavalcanti ◽

Selene Maia de Morais ◽

Michele Ashley A Lima ◽

Eddie William Pinho Santana

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Larvicidal Activity

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FUMIGATION TOXICITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) IN STORED MAIZE GRAIN

Revista Caatinga ◽

10.1590/1983-21252016v29n220rc ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 435-440 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

VALDEANY NÚBIA DE SOUZA ◽

CARLOS ROMERO FERREIRA DE OLIVEIRA ◽

CLÁUDIA HELENA CYSNEIROS MATOS ◽

DAIANY KEILA FLORENTINO DE ALMEIDA

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Rhyzopertha Dominica ◽

Fumigant Toxicity ◽

Citrus Aurantium ◽

Mentha Spicata ◽

Insect Mortality ◽

Maize Grain ◽

Potential Use ◽

Fumigation Toxicity

ABSTRACT: The Rhyzopertha dominica F. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a primary pest of stored grains in many regions of the world. In this work we evaluated the fumigant activity of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L., Citrus aurantium L., Mentha spicata L. and Croton pulegiodorus Baill on adult R. dominica in stored maize. Tests were conducted to determine lethals concentrations (CL50 and CL100) and mortality (fumigation).The fumigation test was done in containers made of glass containing 10 individuals of R. dominica, where essential oils were applied at different concentrations: O. basilicum and M. spicata (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40µL/L of air), C. aurantium (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60µL/L of air) and C. pulegiodorus (0, 20, 30, 50, 70 and 90µL/L of air). After 48 hours of exposure to the oils the percentage of insect mortality was evaluated. According to LC50 and LC100 the toxicity of essential oils decreased in the following order: O. basilicum> M. spicata> C. pulegiodorus> C. aurantium. The essential oil of O. basilicum exhibited strong fumigant toxicity against R. dominica adults, with a LC50 value of 17.67 µL/L air and LC100 value of 27.15 µL/L air. The C. aurantium essential oil required higher concentrations than O. basilicum, M. spicata and C. pulegiodorus to kill insects. However, all oils evaluated presented fumigating property to promote the control of R. dominica and demonstrated potential use in the management of this coleoptera.

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