scholarly journals Phytochemical characterization of essential oils from shoots, mature leaves and branchlets of Litsea elliptica (Lauraceae) collected in Brunei Darussalam

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoharan Karuppiah Pillai ◽  
Farazimah binti Hj Yakop ◽  
Nurzaidah binti Metussin ◽  
Malai Haniti binti Sheikh Abd Hamid ◽  
Hartini binti Hj Mohd Yasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Geranyl Acetate ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Mature Leaves ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Biological And Pharmacological Activities

Essential oils from shoots, mature leaves and branchlets of Litsea elliptica were analyzed for their phytochemical compositions by GC-MS. A total of 12 compounds were identified from all three essential oils of L. elliptica.7-Decen-2-one (44.60%), 9-decen-2-ol (23.65%) and 2,7-octadienyl acetate (13.80%) were the major constituents of the essential oil from the shoots. p-Menthan-8-ol, (18.57%), 7-decen-2-one (10.62%), 9-decen-2-ol (25.09%) and α-terpineol (34.54%) were the major constituents of the essential oil from the mature leaves. Geranyl acetate (58.51%) and α-terpineol (20.95%) were the major constituents of the essential oil from the branchlets. L. elliptica has therapeutic applications in traditional medicine. Essential oils and/or extracts from various parts of this plant are reported to have promising biological and pharmacological activities.

scholarly journals Eremanthus arboreus (Gardner) MacLeish (Candeeiro): natural source of α-Bisabolol

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e9599109270
Author(s):  
Gledson Ferreira Macedo ◽  
José Weverton Almeida-Bezerra ◽  
Viviane Bezerra da Silva ◽  
Elvis Estilak Lima ◽  
Saulo Almeida de Menezes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Homogeneous Composition ◽  
Main Component ◽  
Biological And Pharmacological Activities

There is a growing search in the chemical composition of essential oils, as they have biological and pharmacological activities. Among the plants with homogeneous composition in essential oils stands out the species Eremanthus arboreus (Gardner) MacLeish, (Asteraceae) popularly known as the “candeeiro”. This plant species is native to Chapada of Araripe - Ceará, Brazil. The objective was to characterize chemically the constituents of the essential oil (OE) of E. arboreus by means of Gas Chromatography and perform a review of its biological and pharmacological activities. The botanical material was collected in Chapada of Araripe, Barbalha - CE, Brazil, in April 2014, the extraction and collection of OE was done in Clevenger apparatus. The chemical composition of the OE was performed by Gas Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometry (CG/MS). As for the review, specialized scientific bases (Scopus, Scielo and Web of Science) were consulted. According to the results, 8 constituents were identified, where α-Bisabolol is mentioned as being the main component of the essential oil of this species. As for the biological and pharmacological activities of the OE, it was demonstrated that the species has the following activities: antimicrobial, larvicide, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive. Eremanthus arboreus is a species with great pharmaceutical potential and also an alternative for industries that target products based on the constituent α-Bisabolol.

Phytochemical characterization of chloroform seed extract from Schinus molle collected in the Kingdom of Lesotho

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoharan Karuppiah Pillai ◽  
Kemelo Sanett Matela ◽  
Mosotho Joseph George ◽  
David James Young
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Pharmacological Activity ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Schinus Molle

Chloroform seed extract from Schinus molle was analyzed for its phytochemical compositions by GC-MS. A total of 38 compounds were identified. S. molle has therapeutic applications in traditional medicine. Essential oils obtained from various parts of this plant are reported to have promising biological and pharmacological activity.

scholarly journals Volatilome and Essential Oil of Ulomoides dermestoides: A Broad-Spectrum Medical Insect

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (20) ◽  
pp. 6311
Author(s):  
Paulina J. Cázares-Samaniego ◽  
Claudia G. Castillo ◽  
Miguel A. Ramos-López ◽  
Marco M. González-Chávez
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Alternative Treatment ◽  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Pharmacological Interest ◽  
Main Components

Ulomoides dermestoides are used as a broad-spectrum medical insect in the alternative treatment of various diseases. Preliminary volatilome studies carried out to date have shown, as the main components, methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, ethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 1-tridecene, 1-pentadecene, and limonene. This work focused on the production of metabolites and their metabolic variations in U. dermestoides under stress conditions to provide additional valuable information to help better understand the broad-spectrum medical uses. To this end, VOCs were characterized by HS-SPME with PEG and CAR/PDMS fibers, and the first reported insect essential oils were obtained. In HS-SMPE, we found 17 terpenes, six quinones, five alkenes, and four aromatic compounds; in the essential oils, 53 terpenes, 54 carboxylic acids and derivatives, three alkynes, 12 alkenes (1-Pentadecene, EOT1: 77.6% and EOT2: 57.9%), 28 alkanes, nine alkyl disulfides, three aromatic compounds, 19 alcohols, three quinones, and 12 aldehydes were identified. Between both study approaches, a total of 171 secondary metabolites were identified with no previous report for U. dermestoides. A considerable number of the identified metabolites showed previous studies of the activity of pharmacological interest. Therefore, considering the wide variety of activities reported for these metabolites, this work allows a broader vision of the therapeutic potential of U. dermestoides in traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Essential Oil Composition of Three Species of Thymus Growing Wild in Mazandaran, Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ghelichnia
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Geranyl Acetate ◽  
Bornyl Acetate ◽  
Oil Composition

Abstract The genus Thymus has a wide distributional range and chemical composition of the essential oils varies with geographical location of collection site, climate and other ecological factors. The essential oils of the aerial parts were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Twenty seven components were characterized in the essential oil of T. fedtschenkoi. The major constituents of the oil were carvacrol (69.04%), thymol (5.95%), borneol (5.21%), p-cymene (4.20%), bornyl acetate (2.97%) and 1,8- cineole (2.72%). Twenty two components were characterized in the essential oil of T. trauveterri. The major constituents of the oil were carvacrol (54.02%), thymol (9.29%), borneol (3.51%), p-cymene (18.64%) and γ- terpinene (2.97%). Twenty six components were characterized in the essential oil of T. pubescens. The major constituents of the oil were carvacrol (13.85%), α-terpineol (11.49%), thymol (10%), geraniol (9.48%), α-pinene (8.52%), p-cymene (7.66%), camphor (4.66%), γ-terpinene (3.15%) and myrcene (2.22%). Twenty four components were characterized in the essential oil of T. fallax. The major constituents of the oil were carvacrol (41.84%), p-cymene (12.18%), α-terpineol (11.49%), thymol (10%), γ-terpinene (8.68%), borneol (5.11%), geraniol (4.35%) and geranyl acetate (2.16%).

scholarly journals A PROPOLIS AS A HEALING AGENT FOR PULP INJURIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Mirza Aryanto ◽  
Siti Nur Khairunnisa Alala
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Natural Resin ◽  
Healing Agent ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Online Library ◽  
Biological And Pharmacological Activities

As one of the natural resin materials produced by bees, propolis has been used as a traditional medicine for various diseases because of its biological and pharmacological activities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential of propolis as a healing agent for pulp injuries. A total of 35 journals from PubMed, Ebsco, ResearchGate, Wiley Online Library, and other international journal databases were analyzed. Propolis is very rich in active components such as flavonoids that have biological functions such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant which can act as a potential healing agent

Preparation and Characterization of Naturally Scented Candles Using the Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 977 ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Hoang Danh Pham ◽  
Tri Nhut Pham ◽  
Do Thi Kim Nga ◽  
Ngan Thi Thu Nhung ◽  
Tri Duc Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
The Common ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

At present, there are many different forms of relaxation and aromatic candles are one of the common forms. Scented candles not only provide background lighting but also help promoting a feeling of wellness. This study attempts to produce scented candles from natural sources such as soy wax, beeswax, and natural essential oils to bring the most practical benefits to the users. The produced candle should be long lasting, low cost and causes no health effects. The composition of scented candles included 60% beeswax, 30% soy wax, 8% lemongrass essential oil, 1% citric acid, and 1% ethanol.

scholarly journals General Characteristics, Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy of Lippia sidoides

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1501001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Gustavo de L. Guimarães ◽  
Maria Laura M. da Silva ◽  
Paula Campos J. Reis ◽  
Maria Tereza R. Costa ◽  
Lívia L. Alves
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Lippia Sidoides ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cultivation Methods

Lippia sidoides Cham. is a plant that belongs to the family Verbenaceae and is commonly known as “alecrim-pimenta”. It was first found in northeastern Brazil, where it is extensively used in traditional medicine. Many studies have been made with the essential oil of L. sidoides, which has a high content of the isomeric compounds thymol and carvacrol. L. sidoides extracts, and particularly the essential oil extracted from its aerial parts, have shown many biological activities such as antifungal, antibacterial, and insecticidal. Given the great biological potentialities of L. sidoides and the amount of recent studies about this plant, the present study aimed to make a survey of its general attributes, cultivation methods, chemical characterization of its extracts and essential oil, as well as its different biological activities.

Chemical composition, acetylcholine esterase and Anti-bacterial activities of essential oils of Elaeosilenum thapsioides (Desf.) Maire from Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakaria Barbeche ◽  
Hocine Laouer ◽  
Ramazan Erenler ◽  
Mohamed Hajji ◽  
Guido Flamini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Ache Inhibitory Activity

Background: Traditionally, The Algerian medicinal plant Elaeosilenum thapsioides have been used for many diseases. Objective: The present research work is aimed to explore the chemical and biological characterization of essential oil of, Elaeoselinum thapsioides (Desf.) Maire. Methods : The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation of different Elaeosilenum thapsioides (Apiaceae) aerial parts samples collected from two different regions (Mahouane and Megres) Setif, Eastern Algeria. The chemical characterization of the obtained essential oils was investigated in the present work for the first time by GC and GC-MS. Besides, they were evaluated for their in-vitro acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity whose enzyme hyperactivity is involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Using Ellman’s spectrophotometric method, additionally, their in-vitro antimicrobial activity was assessed by the disc diffusion method. Both activities were performed at various oil concentrations. Results: The GC/MS analysis of the aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds) essential oils of E. thapsioides revealed the presence of dominant compounds and others in small quantities, identifying 47 chemical molecules. Monoterpene hydrocarbons were the main components, ranging from 72.78 % to 99.13 %. Oxygenated monoterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes ranged between (1.37 % -17.25 %) and (0.12 % -3.53 %) in leaves and stem essential oils. Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons were present in small to large quantities in the essential oils of both populations, with contents ranging from 0.69 % to 13.44 %. For the Isothiocyanates, their presence was recorded in leaves and stem essential oils from Mahouane and Merges with 9.73 % and 3.72 %, consecutively. Indeed, the essential oil of the Mahouane stem showed the highest AChE inhibitory activity among all the tested essential oils. Whereas the highest antibacterial activity was shown by the essential oil obtained from Megres leaves against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778. Conclusion: The oils exhibited a moderate inhibitory activity in both activities.

scholarly journals Phytochemical characterization of essential oil from Ocimum selloi

2002 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
LILIA A.S. MORAES ◽  
ROSELAINE FACANALI ◽  
MARCIA ORTIZ M. MARQUES ◽  
CHAU MING LIN ◽  
M. ANGELA A. MEIRELES
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Methyl Chavicol ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Ocimum selloi Benth, a native plant of Brazil, has medicinal uses as anti-diarrheic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory product. The yield of essential oils of the inflorescences, containing flowers and seeds, was 0.6%, and the yield of leaves, collected in two different seasons, was 0.25% (June 2000) and 0.20% (January 2001), respectively. The essential oils of the inflorescences and leaves presented as major constituents trans-anethol (41.34%, 45.42%, 58.59%) and methyl chavicol (27.10%, 24.14%, 29.96%).

Protective effects of essential oil of Citrus limon against aspirin-induced toxicity in IEC-6 cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 479-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafsia Bouzenna ◽  
Najla Hfaiedh ◽  
Marie-Agnès Giroux-Metges ◽  
Abdelfattah Elfeki ◽  
Hélène Talarmin
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Pharmaceutical Product ◽  
Geranyl Acetate ◽  
Citrus Limon ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Oxidative Damages ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Total Oil

Aspirin, one of the widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is the most highly consumed pharmaceutical product in the world. However, it has several side effects in cells. This study was designed to investigate the antioxidative activity and cytoprotective effects of essential oil of Citrus limon (EOC) extracted from leaves against aspirin-induced damages in the rat small intestine epithelial cells (IEC-6). Biochemical indicators were used to assess cytotoxicity and oxidative damages caused by aspirin treatment on IEC-6. Our results showed that the chemical characterization of EOC identified 25 compounds representing 98.19% of the total oil. The major compounds from this oil were z-citral (53.21%), neryl acetate (13.06%), geranyl acetate (10.33%), and limonene (4.23%). Aspirin induced a decrease in cell viability as well as an increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities. Contrariwise, the co-exposure of cells to aspirin and EOC alleviated every above syndrome by an increase in cell survival and decrease in SOD and CAT activities. In conclusion, the essential oil of C. limon has a potent cytoprotective effect against aspirin-induced toxicity in IEC-6 cells.

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