Essential Oils of the Leaves of the Raukaua Genus (Araliaceae)

2004 ◽  
Vol 59 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 35-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roderick J. Weston
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Commercial Use ◽  
The Family

The Raukaua genus of the family Araliaceae consists of 3 species, R. anomalus, R. edgerleyi and R. simplex, all endemic to New Zealand. The essential oil of R. edgerleyi and R. simplex consisted largely of monoterpenes. Limonene was the most abundant (23%) in R. edgerleyi and myrcene the most abundant (34%) in R. simplex. The oil of R. simplex lacked any significant sesquiterpenoids whereas bicyclogermacrene constituted 12% of the oil of R. edgerleyi. The oil of R. anomalus contained monoterpenes in low abundance and the sesquiterpenoids germacrene-B (15%) and γ-muurolene (16%) dominated the composition of this oil. The oil of R. edgerleyi had a pleasant fresh green aroma but the low yields of all three oils excluded them from potential commercial use.

scholarly journals Compositional Analysis and Aroma Evaluation of Feijoa Essential Oils from New Zealand Grown Cultivars

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 2053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaoyao Peng ◽  
Karen Suzanne Bishop ◽  
Siew Young Quek
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Compositional Analysis ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Initial Comparison

Feijoa is an aromatic fruit and the essential oil from feijoa peel could be a valuable by-product in the juicing industry. An initial comparison of the essential oil extraction methods, steam-distillation and hydro-distillation, was conducted. The volatile compounds in the essential oils from four feijoa cultivars were identified and semi-quantified by GC-MS and the aroma active compounds in each essential oil were characterized using SPME-GC-O-MS. Hydro-distillation, with a material to water ratio of 1:4 and an extraction time of 90 min, was the optimized extraction method for feijoa essential oil. The Wiki Tu cultivar produced the highest essential oil yield among the four selected cultivars. A total of 160 compounds were detected, among which 90 compounds were reported for the first time in feijoa essential oils. Terpenes and esters were dominant compounds in feijoa essential oil composition and were also major contributors to feijoa essential oil aroma. Key aroma active compounds in feijoa essential oils were α-terpineol, ethyl benzoate, (Z)-3-hexenyl hexanoate, linalool, (E)-geraniol, 2-undecanone, 3-octanone, α-cubebene, and germacrene D. This is the first report on the optimization of the extraction method and the establishment of the aroma profile of feijoa essential oils, with a comparison of four New Zealand grown cultivars.

scholarly journals Pemanfatan andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC) sebagai tanaman penghasil minyak atsiri

Kultivasi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yenni Asbur ◽  
Khairunnisyah Khairunnisyah
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Food Preservative ◽  
The Family ◽  
North Sumatra

Abstract. Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acantho-podium DC) is one of the most widely used herbs in Toba Samosir and North Tapanuli, North Sumatera, at an altitude of 1,500 m asl, found growing wild in the Tapanuli area and used as spices in traditional Batak Angkola and Batak Mandailing. Beside North Sumatra, andaliman belonging to the family Rutaceae (family of oranges) is also found in India, China, and Tibet. This study was aimed to study the role of andaliman plants as a source of essential oils. Research method used was literature review from various resources, then understand, analyze, and discussed the results. The results of literature studies shown that andaliman are widely used as cooking spices for various cuisines because the content of citrus-colored citrus oil and has a spicy flavor like pepper. In addition, the essential oil from andaliman can also be used as an antimicrobial that can be utilized as a food preservative. Keywords : Andaliman, essential oil, food preservativeTanaman andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC) merupakan salah satu tumbuhan rempah yang banyak terdapat di daerah Kabupaten Toba Samosir dan Tapanuli Utara, Sumatera Utara, pada daerah berketinggian 1,500 m dpl, ditemukan tumbuh liar di daerah Tapanuli dan digunakan sebagai rempah pada masakan adat Batak Angkola dan Batak Mandailing. Selain di Sumatera Utara, andaliman yang masuk dalam famili Rutaceae (keluarga jeruk-jerukan) juga terdapat di India, China, dan Tibet. Bentuknya mirip lada (merica), bulat kecil, berwarna hijau, tetapi jika sudah kering agak kehitaman. Bila buah andaliman digigit akan tercium aroma minyak atsiri yang wangi jeruk dengan rasa yang khas (getir) sehingga merangsang produksi air liur. Secara umum spesies Zanthoxylum termasuk andaliman menghasilkan alkamides menyengat yang berasal dari asam karboksilat tak jenuh ganda yang disimpan dalam pericarp (dinding buah, cangkang), tetapi tidak di dalam biji. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kandungan minyak atsiri buah andaliman cukup tinggi, yaitu 8.01% w/w. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa buah andaliman memiliki potensi dalam pemanfaatannya sebagai pengawet pangan alami. Kata kunci : Andaliman, minyak atsiri, pengawet pangan

Proven Health Benefits and Uses of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
Suman Devi ◽  
Ena Gupta ◽  
Mamta Sahu ◽  
Pragya Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Coriandrum Sativum ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Food Items ◽  
The Family ◽  
Annual Herb ◽  
Culinary Uses

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L) is an annual herb that belongs to the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) and is commonly known as dhanya. For centuries, the coriander plants and their parts, primarily their leaves and ripe seeds, have been used in folk medicines in addition to culinary uses. This plant is herbaceous and aromatic and is cultivated in several countries, including India, Italy, the Netherlands, Europe, China, and Bangladesh. The coriander plant is rich in essential oils, vitamins (vitamins C and K), minerals (calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamine, and niacin), and other micronutrients. The plants are extensively used in the preparation of food items. C. sativum essential oil and extracts possess various potential pharmacological properties and has been found to possess carminative, diuretic, stomachic, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. The present study aims to discuss the botany, traditional uses, medicinal, and industrial applications of coriander extracts and essential oils.

Insecticidal activity of essential oils of species from the genus Lippia against Nasutitermes corniger (Motschulsky) (Isoptera: Termitidae)

Sociobiology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Daiane Rodrigues Santos ◽  
Lenaldo Muniz Oliveira ◽  
Angelica Maria Lucchese ◽  
Alexandre De Freitas Espeleta ◽  
Jucelho Dantas Da Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Insecticidal Activity ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Caryophyllene Oxide ◽  
High Toxicity ◽  
Nasutitermes Corniger ◽  
The Family

Lippia is one of the main genera in the family Verbenaceae, with 200 species described. Despite its richness in bioactive molecules, with several scientifically proven applications, there is little information on the insecticidal potential of its species. This study aimed to assess the insecticidal potential of essential oils from the species Lippia thymoides (Martius & Schauer); Lippia lasiocalycina (Schauer) and Lippia insignis (Moldenk) against Nasutitermes corniger (Motschulsky) (Isoptera-Termitidae). Insecticidal activity was evaluated by exposure to a contaminated surface, whereby plastic pots were lined with filter paper and imbibed in 1.5 ml of solution containing essential oils (10 µl/ml), with 10 N. corniger specimens per pot. The mortality count was performed at 24 and 48 h. The LC50 was determined by diluting the essential oils to concentrations of 0, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5.0 and 10 µl/ml, which were chemically analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS. The data indicated high toxicity for the essential oils for the Lippia species tested. The lowest LC50 (0.46 µl/ml) was recorded for L. lasiocalycina. The most common constituents were β-myrcene and (E)-ocimenone in essential oil of L. lasiocalycina, β-myrcene and limonene for L. insignis, and (E)-caryophyllene and caryophyllene oxide for L. thymoides. The results demonstrate the viability of developing biopesticides for N. corniger control.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils in the Family Lauraceae: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Planta Medica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (13) ◽  
pp. 1054-1072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Sette Barbosa Damasceno ◽  
Natasha Tiemi Fabri Higaki ◽  
Josiane de Fátima Gaspari Dias ◽  
Marilis Dallarmi Miguel ◽  
Obdulio Gomes Miguel
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
The Family

AbstractThe Lauraceae family is predominantly found in Asia and in the rainforests of the Americas, and consists mostly of aromatic trees. Being an essential oil producer, this family is used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This work presents a systematic review of the chemical composition and bioactivity of the essential oils from the Lauraceae family. Medline, Scielo, Web of Science, Lilacs, and Scopus were employed to identify articles published between 2000 and 2018, using “Lauraceae”, “essential oil”, and “biological activity” as key words. From 177 studies identified, 53 met the inclusion criteria. These studies indicated a predominance of the compounds β-caryophyllene and 1,8-cineole in Lauraceae species, and highlighted the antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities. Essential oils extracted from this family thus have high potential for pharmacological applications.

scholarly journals Phytochemical aspects and biological activities of essential oil of species of the family Canellaceae: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlia Assunção de Castro Oliveira ◽  
Rafaela Karin de Lima ◽  
Erica Alves Marques ◽  
Manuel Losada Gavilanes
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
The Family ◽  
New Research

Survey have proven the popular Canellaceae family use to treat various diseases such as: muscular pains, infections, stomatitis, anti-malaric, healing, among others. The main use of these species is in the extracts form and essential oils extracted from the leaves and stem. Highlighting the importance of this family on the pharmacological point of view and the fact that few studies in the literature have reported the characterization of the essential oils compounds and their respective biological activities. The objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review of previous studies on essential oils of the Canellaceae family species and their biological activities. The databases Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed were used for the search and a bibliographical manager was used. A total of 143 files were analyzed, of which 21 presented the phytochemical analysis and / or essential oils biological activities of these species. Few species have been studied so far, such as Canella winterana, Cinnamosma fragans, Cinnamosma madagascariensis, Cinnamodendron dinisii. It can be observed that the major constituents for these species essential oils were: 1,8-cineol, linalool, limonene, alpha and beta-pinene. And that the main proven activities were: antibiotic, antifungal, insecticide, larvicide, trypanocidal, cytotoxic, molluscicide, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulcionate. From this literature review, it was possible to identify species that have not yet started studies and possible activities of their essential oils, mainly due to the almost homogeneous presence of the major constituents, making possible new research as well as projects and programs.

scholarly journals Environment effect on diversity in quality and quantity of essential oil of different wild populations of Kerman thyme

Genetika ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pirbalouti Ghasemi ◽  
Mehdi Barani ◽  
Behzad Hamedi ◽  
Kachouei Ataei ◽  
Abnoos Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Main Constituent ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Wild Populations ◽  
Environment Effect ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Constituent Group

Thymus (thyme) is one of the most important genera with regard to the number of species within the family Lamiaceae. Kerman thyme (Thymus carmanicus Jalas) is an endemic Iranian species, intensively utilized because of its wide ranging medicinal and culinary properties. Aerial parts of T. carmanicus collected from various altitudes including 2000-2500, 2500-3000, and 3000- 3500 m above sea level in Zagros Mountains, Kerman province, South Iran. The yellow oil yields ranged between 0.80 to 1.10% (v/w) for populations collected from various elevations and for the populations collected from various regions ranged between 0.55-1.61% (v/w). GC-MS analyses revealed compounds, constituting 92.2-99.9% of total essential oils. The major constituents of essential oils were carvacrol (47.6-57.9%), thymol (8.3-19.0%), ?-terpinene (7.3-7.9%) and p-cymene (4.4-7.6%), that monoterpenes, especially oxygenated monoterpenes was the main constituent group in essential oil from the aerial parts of T. carmanicus. The results of current study indicated that increasing elevation decreased thymol content in essential oils of the wild populations of T. carmanicus.

scholarly journals Essential Oil Compositions, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Nigerian Members of the Burseraceae: Boswellia dalzielii and Canarium schweinfurthii

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2094694
Author(s):  
Moses S. Owolabi ◽  
Akintayo Ogundajo ◽  
Balogun Olaoye Solomon ◽  
Logunleko Olatunde ◽  
Noura S. Dosoky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Leaf Essential Oil ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

The Burseraceae is an important family of resin-producing trees and shrubs, which have yielded biologically active essential oils. Boswellia dalzielii and Canarium schweinfurthii are members of the family that are used in West African traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. The leaf essential oils of B. dalzielii have been obtained from 2 different locations in north-central Nigeria, while the leaf and stem bark essential oils of C. schweinfurthii have been obtained from 3 locations. The chemical compositions of the essential oils have been determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and show wide variation, especially for the leaf essential oils. The leaf essential oils of B. dalzielii and C. schweinfurthii have been screened for antibacterial and antifungal activity; C. schweinfurthii leaf essential oil showed remarkable activity against Aspergillus niger with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 78.1 μg/mL.

scholarly journals Chemical composition of the volatile oil of Cardiopetalum calophyllum collected in the Cerrado area

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 937-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Nogueira Xavier ◽  
Cássia Cristina Fernandes Alves ◽  
Cristiane de Melo Cazal ◽  
Nathalia Horrana Santos
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Diverse Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Germacrene D

ABSTRACT: The Annonaceae family consists of ~135 genera with diverse species and a large number of chemical compounds arising from the secondary metabolism. However, the chemical composition of the essential oil of several species of the family such as Cardiopetalum calophyllum has not been completely determined. In this study, the essential oils extracted from the leaves, flowers, and fruits of C. calophyllum , collected in typical areas of the Cerrado of Goiás, were characterized. The essential oil was extracted by hydrodistillation for 4h using a Clevenger apparatus. The chemical analysis was carried out by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the constituents were identified by comparing the spectra and retention index obtained with those available in the literature. Twenty three compounds were identified in the essential oil of leaves; the oxygenated sesquiterpene, spathulenol (28.78%), was the major compound. Twenty five compounds were identified in the flowers, mainly comprising sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, germacrene-D (37.03%) and germacrene-B (13.72%). Seventeen compounds were reported in fruits, mainly comprising sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, germacrene-D (28.19%) and germacrene-B (20.90%), and an oxygenated sesquiterpene, spathulenol (11.53%). This is the first report on the chemical composition of the essential oils from leaves, flowers, and fruits of C. calophyllum.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Broad-Spectrum Insecticidal Activity of the Flower Essential Oil from an Ancient Sicilian Food Plant, Ridolfia segetum

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Natale Badalamenti ◽  
Vincenzo Ilardi ◽  
Maurizio Bruno ◽  
Roman Pavela ◽  
Maria C. Boukouvala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Food Plant ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Flame Ionization Detection ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
The Family ◽  
Human Poisoning ◽  
Careful Assessment

Several species of the family Apiaceae are aromatic herbs that produce essential oils usable on an industrial scale for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food purposes. In particular, some essential oils, such as green insecticides for example, may replace synthetic insecticides, keeping most of their efficacy and avoiding environmental pollution or human poisoning. In the present study, we explored the insecticidal potential of Ridolfia segetum (L.) Moris essential oil (EO) against three different pests: Culex quinquefasciatus Say, Musca domestica L., and Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval). For this purpose, the EO was obtained by hydrodistillation of flowers and its composition was achieved by gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). This EO was rich in α-phellandrene (49.3%), β-phellandrene (9.2%), terpinolene (20.7%), and piperitenone oxide (5.9%). Concerning the mosquitocidal efficacy, the EO showed noteworthy toxicity against C. quinquefasciatus 3rd instar larvae, with a LC50 = 27.1 µL L−1 and LC90 = 42.5 µL L−1. Regarding M. domestica, a different toxicity of the R. segetum EO was found on male and female flies, calculating LD50 values of 10.5 and 50.8 µg adult−1, respectively. The EO was also toxic to S. littoralis 3rd instar larvae, achieving LD50 and LD90 values of 37.9 and 99.6 µg larva−1, respectively. Overall, this flower EO, extracted from a traditional Sicilian food plant, merits further investigation for the development of green insecticide formulations to be used in real world conditions, pending a careful assessment of non-target toxicity on beneficial organisms.

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