scholarly journals Essential Oils Loaded in Nanosystems: A Developing Strategy for a Successful Therapeutic Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Rita Bilia ◽  
Clizia Guccione ◽  
Benedetta Isacchi ◽  
Chiara Righeschi ◽  
Fabio Firenzuoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Molecular Complexes ◽  
Developing Strategy ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Aromatic Components ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
The Stability

Essential oils are complex blends of a variety of volatile molecules such as terpenoids, phenol-derived aromatic components, and aliphatic components having a strong interest in pharmaceutical, sanitary, cosmetic, agricultural, and food industries. Since the middle ages, essential oils have been widely used for bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, antiparasitical, insecticidal, and other medicinal properties such as analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, and locally anaesthetic remedies. In this review their nanoencapsulation in drug delivery systems has been proposed for their capability of decreasing volatility, improving the stability, water solubility, and efficacy of essential oil-based formulations, by maintenance of therapeutic efficacy. Two categories of nanocarriers can be proposed: polymeric nanoparticulate formulations, extensively studied with significant improvement of the essential oil antimicrobial activity, and lipid carriers, including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid particles, and nano- and microemulsions. Furthermore, molecular complexes such as cyclodextrin inclusion complexes also represent a valid strategy to increase water solubility and stability and bioavailability and decrease volatility of essential oils.

scholarly journals Encapsulation Systems for Delivery of Flavonoids: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 13934-13951
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Molecular Complexes ◽  
Multilamellar Vesicles ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Encapsulation Methods ◽  
As Solubility

Encapsulation of bioactive compounds s been considered a promising tool for preserving these compounds. Several studies on dietary sources and health benefits of flavonoids, their chemical and stability properties, and encapsulation methods used for delivery of flavonoids were reviewed. Flavonoids comprise the main group of polyphenols widely found in fruits and vegetables responsible for numerous biological activities. They have a flavan nucleus with 15 carbon atoms organized in three rings and are categorized into six subgroups. The main dietary sources of flavonoids are fruits, vegetables, cereals, tea, and some herbs such as Viola odorata Linn. These compounds can prevent diseases such as cardiovascular, cancers, neurodegenerative, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease. Despite these beneficial biological activities, flavonoids are not stable against environmental conditions, have low water solubility and low bioavailability after oral administration, which restricts their application. Accordingly, encapsulation has been utilized in order to improve the stability and solubility of flavonoids. Various approaches such as spray drying, molecular complexes, liposomes, nanoparticles, emulsification, and multilamellar vesicles have been applied in the entrapment of flavonoids. Encapsulation can improve the stability of flavonoids as well as solubility, controlled release, and bioavailability.

scholarly journals ESSENTIAL OILS AND METHYLGLYOXAL: A POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Erin Cieslak ◽  
James P. Mack ◽  
Albert Rojtman
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Alternative Treatment ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Medicinal Properties

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Essential oils are of significant interest in today’s world of healthcare because these compounds have a variety of medicinal properties. In this study, we evaluated the <em>in vitro</em> antibiotic role of essential oils as a possible alternative treatment in combatting Methicillin-resistant <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> (MRSA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In conjunction with carrier oils, three essential oils (cassia, cinnamon bark, and thyme), as well as methylglyoxal were tested on MRSA using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The minimum inhibitory concentration of each tested essential oil and methylglyoxal in carrier oil was determined to be 25% essential oil and 75% carrier oil mixture. This concentration worked much more effectively than the standard antibiotic, vancomycin, which is currently used to treat MRSA infections.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Antibacterial emollients made from naturally occurring products like essential oils can be cost-effective alternatives to antibiotics. The results of this research show that these emollients are more effective against MRSA than standard antibiotics in cell culture.</p>

scholarly journals Essential Oils-Loaded Polymer Particles: Preparation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Property

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Froiio ◽  
Lorianne Ginot ◽  
Donatella Paolino ◽  
Noureddine Lebaz ◽  
Abderrazzak Bentaher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Orange Juice ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Antimicrobial Property ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Orange Essential Oil

In the last few years, essential oils (EOs) derived from plants have aroused great interest due to their well-known antimicrobial activity. Unfortunately, they present several limitations in their use, such as photosensitivity, temperature sensitivity, high volatility, and poor water solubility. The encapsulation technique represents a good solution to these problems and ensures protection of the functional properties of essential oils. In this work, bergamot essential oil (BEO) and sweet orange essential oil (OEO) loaded-Eudragit® RS 100 (EuRS100) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by using the nanoprecipitation technique. We obtained nanoparticles characterized by a mean diameter of 57 to 208 nm and a positive surface charge (39 to 74 mV). The antibacterial activity of the obtained systems against Escherichia coli was in vitro investigated. We demonstrated that both orange and bergamot essential oils were successfully encapsulated and our nanoparticles have good antibacterial activity. Finally, in order to evaluate the potential applicability of OEONps to prolong fresh orange juice shelf-life, survival of E. coli during a storage period of one week at 25 °C was investigated: Orange essential oil-loaded nanoparticles (OEONPs) have been able to prolong the orange juice shelf life.

scholarly journals Inflorescence and leaves essential oil composition of hydroponically grown Ocimum basilicum L.

2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (10) ◽  
pp. 1361-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.B. Hassanpouraghdam ◽  
G.R. Gohari ◽  
S.J. Tabatabaei ◽  
M.R. Dadpour
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Germacrene D ◽  
Potential Applicability ◽  
Hydroponically Grown

In order to characterize the essential oils of leaves and inflorescences, water distilled volatile oils of hydroponically grown Ocimum basilicum L. were analyzed by GC/EI-MS. Fifty components were identified in the inflorescence and leaf essential oils of the basil plants, accounting for 98.8 % and 99.9 % of the total quantified components respectively. Phenylpropanoids (37.7 % for the inflorescence vs. 58.3 % for the leaves) were the predominant class of oil constituents, followed by sesquiterpenes (33.3 % vs. 19.4 %) and monoterpenes (27.7 % vs. 22.1 %). Of the monoterpenoid compounds, oxygenated monoterpenes (25.2 % vs. 18.9 %) were the main subclass. Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (25 % vs. 15.9 %) possessed the main subclass of sesquiterpenoidal compounds as well. Methyl chavicol, a phenylpropane derivative, (37.2 % vs. 56.7 %) was the principle component of both organ oils, with up to 38 % and 57 % of the total identified components of the inflorescence and leaf essential oils, respectively. Linalool (21.1 % vs. 13.1 %) was the second common major component followed by ?-cadinol (6.1 % vs. 3 %), germacrene D (6.1 % vs. 2.7 %) and 1,8-cineole (2.4 % vs. 3.5 %). There were significant quantitative but very small qualitative differences between the two oils. In total, considering the previous reports, it seems that essential oil composition of hydroponically grown O. basilicum L. had volatile constituents comparable with field grown counterparts, probably with potential applicability in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

scholarly journals 75 Evaluating the in vitro release of essential oils from microparticles in simulated swine gastric and intestinal fluids and the essential oil stability in microparticles during feed pelleting process

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 70-70
Author(s):  
Janghan Choi ◽  
Lucy Wang ◽  
Joshua Gong ◽  
Ludovic Lahaye ◽  
Song Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Oil Stability ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Intestinal Fluids ◽  
Gastric Fluids ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Vitro Release

Abstract Essential oils are defined as plant-derived natural bioactive compounds with positive effects on animal growth and health due to their antimicrobial and antioxidative properties. However, essential oils are very volatile, can evaporate rapidly and be rapidly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. In addition, due to their labile nature, the stability of essential oils during feed processing is often questionable, leading to variable final concentrations in feeds. Micro-encapsulation has become one of the most popular methods to deliver essential oils into the lower gut. The objective of the present study was double: 1) to validate and demonstrate the slow release of essential oils, such as thymol, micro-encapsulated in combination with organic acids in a matrix of triglycerides, in simulated swine gastric and intestinal fluids and 2) to evaluate the essential oil stability in the microparticles during feed pelleting process. In the in vitro release experiments, the microparticles were incubated in simulated gastric fluids for 2 hours and then the samples were incubated in simulated intestinal fluids for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours at 39°C. In the pelleting experiment, a wheat-corn basal diet with 2 kg of micro-encapsulated product was formulated and pelleted. The thymol content in the samples was analyzed by gas chromatography with flame-ionization detection. The results showed that 27.65% thymol was released in simulated gastric fluids and the rest of thymol was progressively released in intestinal fluids until completion, which was achieved by 24 hours. The thymol concentration was not significantly different between the mash feeds and pelleted feeds (P &gt; 0.05). In conclusion, the micro-encapsulated organic acid and essential oil product was able to maintain the stability of thymol under a commercial pelleting process and allow a slow and progressive release of its active ingredients as thymol in simulated digestive fluids.

scholarly journals Chemical composition and yield of essential oil from three Croton species

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliane Sampaio de Souza ◽  
Oriel Herrera Bonilla ◽  
Eliseu Marlônio Pereira de Lucena ◽  
Yuri Pereira Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chemical Profile ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Daily Time ◽  
Dry And Rainy Seasons

ABSTRACT: Marmeleiros are popularly known for the medicinal properties ascribed to their essential oils. This research aimed to analyze the essential oil of leaves from three Croton species (Croton argyrophylloides, Croton jacobinensis, and Croton sincorensis), to verify whether the daily time and harvest season in the year may interfere with their essential oils performance and composition. From each species, 1,500g of green leaves were harvested in Viçosa do Ceará - CE, at 6am and 12pm, during both dry and rainy seasons. Essential oil extraction was conducted by the method of water vapor drag and chemical profile was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The highest yield was obtained at 12pm in the dry season for C. argyrophylloides and C. jacobinensis, and at 6am in the rainy season for C. sincorensis. Bicyclogermacrene demonstrated higher relative abundance in C. argyrophylloides (28.09 to 30.59%), C. jacobinensis (25.2 to 30.14%), and C. sincorensis (23.86 and 21.71%), and the only exception was at 6am in C. sincorensis, where (E)-caryophyllene was the most abundant compound (25.34%). The yield and composition of the studied species were influenced by rainfall, temperature, and sunlight, presenting statistical significant differences between the different periods studied. The species produce constituents with specific biological properties; and therefore, they can be used as a natural source.

scholarly journals Microencapsulation of Jeringau Rhizome essential oils (Acorus calamus L.) using β-Cyclodextrin

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Ledianasari ◽  
Deby Tristiyanti ◽  
Elva Maulydha Tanjung ◽  
Lovelyta Barani
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Acorus Calamus ◽  
Test Results ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Microencapsulation Method ◽  
The Way

Background: The way to improve the stability of jeringau rhizome essential oils is microencapsulation using β-cyclodextrin. Objective: To determine the efficiency of coating the jeringau rhizome essential oil with β-cyclodextrin and examine its thermostability. Method: The microencapsulation method used was freeze-drying with a ratio of 1:20 and 1:30. Results: The microcapsule efficiency at the ratio of 1:20 and 1:30 was 81.67% and 60.70%, respectively. The thermostability test results showed that the degradation constant of 1:20 microcapsule at 50oC and ambient temperature was 0.0054 and 0.0029, respectively, with a half-life of 128.33 hours and 238.97 hours. Meanwhile, the degradation constant of 1:30 microcapsule was 0.0182 and 0.0080, with a half-life of 38.07 hours and 86.63 hours. Conclusion: The highest efficiency is in the ratio of 1:20 with a percentage of 81.67%. In the thermostability test, the 1:20 microcapsule was better protected and had a longer half-life than the 1:30 microcapsule.

scholarly journals The Essential Oil Components of Helichrysum pallasii Flowers

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (sp) ◽  
pp. 2591-2593
Author(s):  
Emine Yurteri ◽  
Fatih Seyis ◽  
Haydar Kuplemez
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Volatile Components ◽  
Full Flowering ◽  
Aromatic Components

The genus Helichrysum contains many species displaying therapeutical effects and use in folk medicine. Helichrysum pallasii (Spreng.) Ledeb. is one of these species, used in the region for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes. Plants have been used in the treatment in folk medicines since the earliest times of human history. Chemical composition, antimicrobial and other medicinal properties of plants are being investigated in laboratories throughout the world using the extracts and essential oils derived from medicinal plants. Essential oils are usually complex mixtures of natural compounds of both polar and apolar structure. Essential oils consist mainly of terpenoids and their oxygenated derivatives. Essential oils, which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, have therapeutic properties and are the raw materials of cosmetics, as well as acting as natural additives in foods and food products. In this study, the volatile components of the H. pallasii plants were investigated which collected from its natural habitat in the Armutlu district of Bayburt province (Turkey) at the time of flowering. The proportion of essential oils of the plant harvested during the full flowering period and the aromatic components in the essential oil of the plant were determined using the SPME (Solid Phase Microextraction) method in a Gas Chromatography (GC-MS) device. Almost 37 different components were found as a result of the analysis. The main components were found as α-Springene (34.89%), (-)-Isoledene (7.11%), δ-Selinene (5.79%) and Aristolene (5.09).

scholarly journals Garlic, Onion, and Cinnamon Essential Oil Anti-Biofilms’ Effect against Listeria monocytogenes

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariem Somrani ◽  
María-Carmen Inglés ◽  
Hajer Debbabi ◽  
Ferid Abidi ◽  
Alfredo Palop
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Cell Attachment ◽  
Antibiofilm Activity ◽  
Initial Cell ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Crystal Violet Assay ◽  
Cinnamon Essential Oil

Biofilms represent a serious problem for food industries due to their persistence in processing surfaces, from which they can cause food spoilage or, even worse, lead to foodborne diseases. Microorganisms immersed in biofilms are more resistant to biocides. The search for natural effective alternatives for the prevention and the control of biofilms has increased lately. The aim of this research was to test the antibacterial and the anti-biofilm activities of cinnamon, onion, and garlic essential oils against Listeria monocytogenes. The methodology highlighted first the effect of these essential oils on L. monocytogenes using disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) methods and then on initial cell attachment and six hours preformed biofilms. The inhibition of biofilms was assessed by crystal violet assay. Sulfides were the most abundant compounds present in onion and garlic essential oils, while cinnamaldehyde was predominant in cinnamon essential oil. MIC values were of 0.025 mg mL−1 for onion essential oil and 0.100 mg mL−1 for cinnamon and garlic. Onion essential oil inhibited initial cell attachment by 77% at 0.5 of the MIC dose, while at MIC, cinnamon and garlic essential oils inhibited the initial microbial adhesion completely. All three essential oils completely inhibited initial cell attachment when applied at 2 MIC. On the contrary, preformed biofilms were more resistant, and the inhibition rate ranged from 33% to 78%. In summary, this investigation revealed that the essential oils of garlic, onion, and cinnamon show an effective antibiofilm activity against L. monocytogenes and are promising natural antimicrobial alternatives for food processing facilities.

scholarly journals Chitosan-Coating Effect on the Characteristics of Liposomes: A Focus on Bioactive Compounds and Essential Oils: A Review

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 445
Author(s):  
Carine Sebaaly ◽  
Adriana Trifan ◽  
Elwira Sieniawska ◽  
Hélène Greige-Gerges
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Targeted Delivery ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Sodium Hyaluronate ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Combined System ◽  
Sustained Drug Release ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Potential Applications

In recent years, liposomes have gained increasing attention for their potential applications as drug delivery systems in the pharmaceutic, cosmetic and food industries. However, they have a tendency to aggregate and are sensitive to degradation caused by several factors, which may limit their effectiveness. A promising approach to improve liposomal stability is to modify liposomal surfaces by forming polymeric layers. Among natural polymers, chitosan has received great interest due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. This review discussed the characteristics of this combined system, called chitosomes, in comparison to those of conventional liposomes. The coating of liposomes with chitosan or its derivatives improved liposome stability, provided sustained drug release and increased drug penetration across mucus layers. The mechanisms behind these results are highlighted in this paper. Alternative assembly of polyelectrolytes using alginate, sodium hyaluronate, or pectin with chitosan could further improve the liposomal characteristics. Chitosomal encapsulation could also ensure targeted delivery and boost the antimicrobial efficacy of essential oils (EOs). Moreover, chitosomes could be an efficient tool to overcome the major drawbacks related to the chemical properties of EOs (low water solubility, sensitivity to oxygen, light, heat, and humidity) and their poor bioavailability. Overall, chitosomes could be considered as a promising strategy to enlarge the use of liposomes.

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