scholarly journals ALECRIM ( Rosmarinus officinalis L.): PROPRIEDADES ANTIMICROBIANA E QUÍMICA DO ÓLEO ESSENCIAL

Author(s):  
ALEXANDRE PORTE ◽  
RONOEL LUIZ DE OLIVEIRA GODOY

Apresenta breve revisão bibliográfica sobre a composição química e as propriedades antimicrobianas do óleo essencial de alecrim. Enfoca aspectos gerais, usos, atividade contra bactérias e fungos em alimentos e as principais substâncias do óleo de alecrim oriundo de diferentes países. Conclui que os compostos oxigenados são os responsáveis pelas atividades fisiológica e antimicrobiana, mas há discordância sobre os compostos majoritários, ora hidrocarbonetos ora oxigenados. ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis L.): ESSENTIAL OIL ANTIMICROBIAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Abstract This article presents a brief review on the chemical composition and antimicrobial properties of the rosemary essential oil. It focuses general features, uses, antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi in foods and the major compounds of the rosemary oil from different countries. Concludes that physiologic and antimicrobial activities are due to oxygenated compounds, but there is discordance about the major components if hydrocarbon or oxygenated monoterpenes.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-376
Author(s):  
Gun Binzet ◽  
Riza Binzet ◽  
Hakan Arslan

This study reports on the chemical compositions of the essential oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Rosemary) grown in Mersin, Turkey. The essential oil of rosemary was obtained by hydrodistillation method, and the yield of rosemary oil was found to be about 1.2 % (v:w). The hydrodistilled volatile oil was analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Forty-five components were identified in the essential oil of R. officinalis, which represented 100% of the total essential oils. The oxygenated monoterpenes content possessed the highest value, 64.78% of the oil, among which eucalyptol (33.15%) and camphor (10.31%) were the most abundant components. In addition, the oil contained mainly monoterpene hydrocarbons, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated sesquiterpenes, and diterpenes. The least amount of diterpenes were found in the content of the oil. Isopimara-9 (11),15-diene (0.14%) and α-springene (0.06%) were two compounds determined as diterpene compounds.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 162-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. El Kamli ◽  
M. El Hamdani ◽  
N. Eloutassi ◽  
F. Errachidi ◽  
R. Chabir ◽  
...  

This study was designed to evaluate antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oils from Rosmarinus officinalis obtained by three different extraction methods: DA: Artisanal distillation; the essential oils were obtained directly from small cooperatives using a very traditional (nonindustrial) method and based on the technique of Steam distillation; DI: Industrial distillation which is also based on steam distillation; and DC: hydrodistillation through Clevenger apparatus laboratory. The chemical analyses were carried out with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS); they identified 16 components representing more than 99.89% of the essential oil and indicate that the chemotype is 1,8-Cineole and varies according to the method used (DI: 49.09%, DA: 42.12%, and DC: 53.21%). The antioxidant activity was evaluated by the β-carotene bleaching test measuring percent inhibition of peroxidation in linoleic acid system. The disc diffusion and modified resazurin microtiter-plate assays were used, respectively, to evaluate the inhibition zones (IZ) and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil. In general, Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil showed a lower antioxidant and antimicrobial activity than 1,8-Cineole the major component of the essential oil.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 86752-86771
Author(s):  
Luciana Barbosa Soares Chamoun ◽  
Josinei Rodrigues Filho ◽  
Viviana Borges Corte ◽  
Idalina Tereza De Almeida Leite Perin ◽  
Caio Pinho Fernandes ◽  
...  

Plant's essential oils have a wide range of allelopathic effects with potential uses as bioherbicides. In addition, the application of oils through nanoemulsions represents a promising alternative for agriculture, as it offers better performance and lowers toxic waste generation. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the chemical constitution of Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) essential oil, as well as its effects on germination, initial growth, Catalase (CAT), Peroxidase (POX), and Superoxide-Dismutase (SOD) enzymes activity of Lactuca sativa seeds. Nanoemulsions were produced at 5% concentration and then diluted with distilled water to 5.0, 7.0, and 10.0 mg/mL. We compared data obtained using variance (ANOVA) analysis, followed by Tukey's test at 5% probability. Rosemary oil showed a wide variety of terpenoid compounds, mainly the 1,8-cineol monoterpene, which accounted for 46% of the sample. The oil showed a dose-dependent negative allelopathic influence on all variables analyzed, causing a drop in germination percentage (%G), germination speed index (GVI), mean germination time (MTG), and leaf and root length. There was no change in CAT and SOD activity. The POX activity showed a reduction starting at the concentration of 7.0 mg/mL. The results showed allelopathic effects of rosemary oil, with potential use as a natural bioherbicide.


Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Xinzhen Fan ◽  
L’Hocine Yahia ◽  
Edward Sacher

Microbes, including bacteria and fungi, easily form stable biofilms on many surfaces. Such biofilms have high resistance to antibiotics, and cause nosocomial and postoperative infections. The antimicrobial and antiviral behaviors of Ag and Cu nanoparticles (NPs) are well known, and possible mechanisms for their actions, such as released ions, reactive oxygen species (ROS), contact killing, the immunostimulatory effect, and others have been proposed. Ag and Cu NPs, and their derivative NPs, have different antimicrobial capacities and cytotoxicities. Factors, such as size, shape and surface treatment, influence their antimicrobial activities. The biomedical application of antimicrobial Ag and Cu NPs involves coating onto substrates, including textiles, polymers, ceramics, and metals. Because Ag and Cu are immiscible, synthetic AgCu nanoalloys have different microstructures, which impact their antimicrobial effects. When mixed, the combination of Ag and Cu NPs act synergistically, offering substantially enhanced antimicrobial behavior. However, when alloyed in Ag–Cu NPs, the antimicrobial behavior is even more enhanced. The reason for this enhancement is unclear. Here, we discuss these results and the possible behavior mechanisms that underlie them.


Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Yoram Gerchman

Plants have been explored and used as sources for antimicrobial extract and compounds for many years, but galls—specialized structures forms on such by diversity of organisms—have been explored much less. Aphid galls host many insects in closed, humid and sugar rich environments for long periods. We have tested the antimicrobial properties of Slavum wertheimae aphid galls on Pistacia atlantica. Secondary metabolites were extracted from leaves and galls with organic solvents, and essential oils with Clevenger, and tested by disk diffusion assay and volatile effect on bacteria and fungi, respectively. The results demonstrated that gall extracts/essential oils had much stronger activity against the diversity of bacteria and fungi. The large diversity of galls suggest they could be explored as source for novel compounds.


2017 ◽  
Vol 221 ◽  
pp. 1069-1076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Sirocchi ◽  
Frank Devlieghere ◽  
Nanou Peelman ◽  
Gianni Sagratini ◽  
Filippo Maggi ◽  
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