Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oil of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Receptacle

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) contains active ingredients, such as flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins. Nevertheless, few studies have focused on essential oil from the receptacle of sunflower (SEO). In this work, we investigated the chemical composition and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of SEO. The yield of SEO was about 0.42% (v/w) by hydrodistillation. A total of 68 volatile components of SEO were putatively identified by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The main constituents of SEO were α-pinene (26.00%), verbenone (7.40%), terpinolene (1.69%) and α-terpineol (1.27%). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of SEO against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus was 0.2 mg/mL. The MIC of SEO against S. cerevisiae was 3.2 mg/mL. The MIC of SEO against E. coli and Candida albicans was 6.4 mg/mL. The results showed that SEO had high antibacterial and antifungal activities. Three different analytical assays (DPPH, ABTS and iron ion reducing ability) were used to determine the antioxidant activities. The results showed that SEO had antioxidant activities. To summarize, the results in this study demonstrate the possibility for the development and application of SEO in potential natural preservatives and medicines due to its excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of essential oils from the receptacle of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

10.1101/2020.07.21.213587 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Xinsheng Liu ◽

Xinlu Li ◽

Zian Qiao ◽

Wannan Li ◽

Bo Gao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Helianthus Annuus ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

E Coli ◽

Reducing Ability ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

AbstractSunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) contains active ingredients, such as flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins. However, few studies have focused on essential oils from the receptacle of sunflower (SEOs). The chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of SEOs were assessed whether SEOs could be used as nature preservatives and medicines. The extraction rate of SEOs was 0.4% by using hydro-distillation and solvent with petroleum ether, which is much higher than that by only using hydro-distillation (0.2%) in the previous study. A total of 81 volatile constituents of SEOs were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The main constituents of SEOs were α-pinene (31.17%), calamenene (5.66%), α-terpineol (4.71%), verbenone (3.15%), kaur-16-ene (2.52%) and terpinolene (1.47%). The antimicrobial activities of SEOs were assessed against three bacteria (E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus) and two fungi (S. cerevisiae and Candida albicans). The MIC of SEOs against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus was 0.2 mg/mL. The MIC of SEOs against S. cerevisiae was 3.2 mg/mL. The MIC of SEOs against E. coli and Candida albicans was 6.4 mg/mL. The results showed that SEOs had high antibacterial and antifungal actions. The antioxidant activity was determined with three different analytical assays (DPPH, ABTS and iron reducing ability). The results of antioxidant activities showed that SEOs had high antioxidant activities. The results proved that SEOs could be used as natural preservatives and medicines, due to its excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activities of the Essential Oil From Salvia mirzayanii Leaves

Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1177/2156587217717414 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 770-776 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kamiar Zomorodian ◽

Mahmoodreza Moein ◽

Keyvan Pakshir ◽

Forough Karami ◽

Zahra Sabahi

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Chemical Constituents ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

Antifungal Activities ◽

Global Challenge ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

Resistance of many pathogens to available drugs is a global challenge and is leading to growing interest in natural alternative products. In this study, chemical composition and in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of the essential oil from Salvia mirzayanii were investigated. The chemical constituents of essential oil from S mirzayanii were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The antimicrobial activity was determined by broth microdilution. The main identified compounds were 1,8-cineole (41.2 ± 1.3%), linalool acetate (11.0 ± 0.5%), and α-terpinyl acetate (6.0 ± 0.4%) (mL of essential oil/g of plant material). The MIC95 were 0.03 to 0.5 µL/mL and 16 to 128 µL/mL for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, respectively. These results indicated that Salvia mirzayanii essential oil significantly inhibited the growth of standard and clinically isolated tested yeasts by MIC50 0.03 to 1 µL/mL. Potent antibacterial and antifungal activities of Salvia mirzayanii essential oil may be considered in future study, particularly against antibiotic-resistant cases.

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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from Flowers of Eryngium triquetrum (Apiaceae) Collected Wild in Sicily

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1601100737 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 1934578X1601100

Author(s):

Simona Casiglia ◽

Maurizio Bruno ◽

Sergio Rosselli ◽

Felice Senatore

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Antifungal Activities ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Art Works ◽

Main Components ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽

Historical Art

The chemical composition of the essential oil from flowers of Eringium triquetrum Vahl. collected in Sicily was evaluated by GC and GC-MS. The main components were pulegone (50.6%), piperitenone (30.5%) and menthone (7.0%). Comparison of this oil with other studied oils of Eringium species is discussed. The oil showed good antibacterial and antifungal activities against some microorganisms that infest historical art works.

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Chemical composition of the essential oil from Algerian Genista quadriflora Munby and determination of its antibacterial and antifungal activities

Industrial Crops and Products ◽

10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.06.016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 90 ◽

pp. 87-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

N. Kacem ◽

V. Roumy ◽

N. Duhal ◽

F. Merouane ◽

C. Neut ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Antifungal Activities ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal

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Chemical Composition, Enantiomeric Distribution, and Biological Activities of Rhododendron anthopogon Leaf Essential Oil from Nepal

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1601101230 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1934578X1601101 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Noura S. Dosoky ◽

Prabodh Satyal ◽

Suraj Pokharel ◽

William N. Setzer

Keyword(s):

Gas Chromatography ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

Volatile Components ◽

Cytotoxic Activities ◽

Blood Disorders ◽

Leaf Essential Oil ◽

Microbroth Dilution

Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don., a small compact Himalayan shrub growing in Nepal, is a known medicinal plant used to treat sore throat, colds, blood disorders, bone disease, potato allergies, and vomiting, and to relieve liver disorders, headaches and back pain. The present study investigated the chemical composition and bioactivities of the leaf essential oil from R. anthopogon from Dhankuta, Nepal. The essential oil from leaves was obtained by hydrodistillation and a detailed chemical analysis was conducted by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The enantiomeric distribution of monoterpenoid components was determined using chiral gas chromatography and represents the first chiral examination of R. anthopogon essential oil. The essential oil was screened for antimicrobial activity using the microbroth dilution test, and for cytotoxic activity against MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and 5637 using the MTT assay. A total of 70 volatile components were identified from the essential oil. The major components were α-pinene (21.5%), δ-cadinene (13.8%), β-pinene (9.5%), limonene (5.9%), δ-amorphene (4.6%), α-muurolene (4.5%), and ( E)-caryophyllene (3.2%) with other minor constituents (< 3%). The essential oil showed marginal antibacterial and cytotoxic activities, but no antifungal effects.

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Chemical Composition of the Essential Oil of Mentha pulegium Growing Wild in Sicily and its Activity on Microorganisms Affecting Historical Art Crafts

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1701200840 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 1934578X1701200

Author(s):

Simona Casiglia ◽

Maurizio Bruno ◽

Gianfranco Fontana ◽

Felice Senatore

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Mentha Pulegium ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽

Aerial Parts ◽

Art Works ◽

Different Populations ◽

Main Components ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽

Historical Art

The chemical composition of the essential oil from aerial parts of Mentha pulegium L. (Linné) collected in Sicily was evaluated by GC and GC-MS. The main components were pulegone (50.6%), piperitenone (27.8%) and menthone (6.9%). Comparison of this oil with other studied oils of different populations is discussed. The oil showed good antibacterial and antifungal activities against some microorganisms that infest historical art works.

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