scholarly journals Phytochemical Profile and Evaluation of the Biological Activities of Essential Oils Derived from the Greek Aromatic Plant Species Ocimum basilicum, Mentha spicata, Pimpinella anisum and Fortunella margarita

Molecules ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Fitsiou ◽  
Gregoria Mitropoulou ◽  
Katerina Spyridopoulou ◽  
Angeliki Tiptiri-Kourpeti ◽  
Manolis Vamvakias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Aromatic Plant ◽  
Mentha Spicata ◽  
Pimpinella Anisum ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

scholarly journals Rose Flowers—A Delicate Perfume or a Natural Healer?

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Milka Mileva ◽  
Yana Ilieva ◽  
Gabriele Jovtchev ◽  
Svetla Gateva ◽  
Maya Margaritova Zaharieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Rosa Damascena ◽  
Oil Sand ◽  
Rosa Gallica ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

Plants from the Rosacea family are rich in natural molecules with beneficial biological properties, and they are widely appreciated and used in the food industry, perfumery, and cosmetics. In this review, we are considering Rosa damascena Mill., Rosa alba L., Rosa centifolia L., and Rosa gallica L. as raw materials important for producing commercial products, analyzing and comparing the main biological activities of their essential oils, hydrolates, and extracts. A literature search was performed to find materials describing (i) botanical characteristics; (ii) the phytochemical profile; and (iii) biological properties of the essential oil sand extracts of these so called “old roses” that are cultivated in Bulgaria, Turkey, India, and the Middle East. The information used is from databases PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Roses have beneficial healing properties due to their richness of beneficial components, the secondary metabolites as flavonoids (e.g., flavones, flavonols, anthocyanins), fragrant components (essential oils, e.g., monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes), and hydrolysable and condensed tannins. Rose essential oils and extracts with their therapeutic properties—as respiratory antiseptics, anti-inflammatories, mucolytics, expectorants, decongestants, and antioxidants—are able to act as symptomatic prophylactics and drugs, and in this way alleviate dramatic sufferings during severe diseases.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Efficiency of Essential Oils from Traditional Medicinal Plants of Asir Region, Saudi Arabia over Drug Resistant Isolates

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail M. Helal ◽  
Ashraf El-Bessoumy ◽  
Erwah Al-Bataineh ◽  
Martin R.P. Joseph ◽  
Parassena Rajagopalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Origanum Vulgare ◽  
Asir Region

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a recurring global problem, which constantly demands new antimicrobial compounds to challenge the resistance. It is well known that essential oils (EOs) have been known for biological activities including antimicrobial properties. In this study, EOs from seven aromatic plants of Asir region of southwestern Saudi Arabia were tested for their antimicrobial efficacy against four drug resistant pathogenic bacterial isolates (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus typhimurium) and one fungal isolate (Candida albicans). Chemical compositions of EOs were determined by Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The results revealed that EOs from Mentha cervina, Ocimum basilicum and Origanum vulgare proved most active against all isolates with inhibitory zone range between17 to 45 mm.  The lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.025mg/ml was observed for Staph. aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes with EO of Origanum vulgare. All the three EOs showed significant anti candida activity. Together form the results the EOs from Mentha cervina, Ocimum basilicum and Origanum vulgare demonstrated a significant antimicrobial efficacy against drug resistant microorganisms.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Efficiency of Essential Oils from Traditional Medicinal Plants of Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, over Drug Resistant Isolates

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail M. Helal ◽  
Ashraf El-Bessoumy ◽  
Erwa Al-Bataineh ◽  
Martin R. P. Joseph ◽  
Prasanna Rajagopalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Origanum Vulgare ◽  
Asir Region

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a recurring global problem, which constantly demands new antimicrobial compounds to challenge the resistance. It is well known that essential oils (EOs) have been known for biological activities including antimicrobial properties. In this study, EOs from seven aromatic plants of Asir region of southwestern Saudi Arabia were tested for their antimicrobial efficacy against four drug resistant pathogenic bacterial isolates (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus typhimurium) and one fungal isolate (Candida albicans). Chemical compositions of EOs were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results revealed that EOs from Mentha cervina, Ocimum basilicum, and Origanum vulgare proved most active against all isolates with inhibitory zone range between 17 and 45 mm. The lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.025mg/ml was observed for Staph. aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes with EO of Origanum vulgare. All the three EOs showed significant anticandida activity. The results related to EOs from Mentha cervina, Ocimum basilicum, and Origanum vulgare demonstrated significant antimicrobial efficacy against drug resistant microorganisms.

scholarly journals Antispasmodic Effect of Essential Oils and Their Constituents: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heghes ◽  
Vostinaru ◽  
Rus ◽  
Mogosan ◽  
Iuga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Smooth Muscles ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Aromatic Plant ◽  
Important Goal ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Antispasmodic Effect

The antispasmodic effect of drugs is used for the symptomatic treatment of cramping and discomfort affecting smooth muscles from the gastrointestinal, billiary or genitourinary tract in a variety of clinical situations.The existing synthetic antispasmodic drugs may cause a series of unpleasant side effects, and therefore the discovery of new molecules of natural origin is an important goal for the pharmaceutical industry. This review describes a series of recent studies investigating the antispasmodic effect of essential oils from 39 plant species belonging to 12 families. The pharmacological models used in the studies together with the mechanistic discussions and the chemical composition of the essential oils are also detailed. The data clearly demonstrate the antispasmodic effect of the essential oils from the aromatic plant species studied. Further research is needed in order to ascertain the therapeutic importance of these findings.

scholarly journals Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Claudio Almeida Barbosa ◽  
Claudinei Andrade Filomeno ◽  
Robson Ricardo Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Eucalyptus Species ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Food Preservatives ◽  
Commercial Use

Several plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as essential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in nature and have been utilized by man for pharmaceutical and agrochemical purposes. There are more than 3000 EOs reported in the literature with approximately 300 having commercial use, including the oils from Eucalyptus species. Such oils are rich in monoterpenes and have found applications as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food flavorants and in the perfume industry. Such applications are related to their diverse biological and organoleptic properties. In view of their importance, we review in this article up to date information concerning chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from different species of Eucalyptus. Among the 900 species and subspecies of the Eucalyptus genus¸ we examined 68 species. The studies associated with these species were conducted in 27 countries. We have focused on the antimicrobial, acaricide, insecticide and herbicide activities, hoping that such information will contribute in the advances of the research in this field. It is also intended that the information herein described can be useful in the rationalization of the use of Eucalyptus EOs as components for new pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications as well as food preservatives and flavorants.

scholarly journals Potential Acetylcholinesterase, Lipase, α-Glucosidase, and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity, as well as Antimicrobial Activities, of Essential Oil from Lettuce Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Elicited with Jasmonic Acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urszula Złotek ◽  
Kamila Rybczyńska-Tkaczyk ◽  
Monika Michalak-Majewska ◽  
Małgorzata Sikora ◽  
Anna Jakubczyk
Keyword(s):  
Jasmonic Acid ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the elicitation with jasmonic acid on the biological activities of essential oils (EOs) from lettuce leaf basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). Specifically, 0.01 µM jasmonic acid (JA1), 1 µM jasmonic acid (JA2), and 100 µM jasmonic acid (JA3) were used as elicitors. The results indicated that the elicitation increased the acetylcholinesterase, lipase, and α-amylase inhibitory activity of essential oils. A significant difference in α-glucosidase inhibition was noted only for the JA3 extract (IC50 = 0.81 µL/mL), as this activity was lower than in the control sample without elicitation (IC50 = 0.68 µL/mL). The studied basil EOs exhibited similar activity against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive bacteria) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative bacteria). Based on the value of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC), the best antimicrobial activity was observed for JA2 and JA3.

scholarly journals Lamiaceae Essential Oils, Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, and Biological Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Luiz Renan Ramos da Silva ◽  
Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira ◽  
Jorddy Nevez Cruz ◽  
Celeste de Jesus Pereira Franco ◽  
Tainá Oliveira dos Anjos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Aromatic Plants ◽  
Medicinal And Aromatic Plants ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

Medicinal and aromatic plants present important active compounds that have potential for use in food, pharmaceutical, and agriculture industries. In this sense, the present work aimed to conduct a literature review on the potential applications of essential oils from Lamiaceae species. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities were evaluated. The importance of this study is demonstrated as a way to theoretically provide information on the use of different plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, especially with regard to the physical, chemical, and biological properties of its essential oils.

scholarly journals Essential Oil Analysis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Three Aromatic Plant Species Growing in Saudi Arabia

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 959
Author(s):  
Hamdi El-Said ◽  
Sami S. Ashgar ◽  
Ammar Bader ◽  
Aljawharah AlQathama ◽  
Majed Halwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Aromatic Plant ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative

Arabian flora is a rich source of bioactive compounds. In this study, we investigated three aromatic plant species with the aim of finding valuable sources of antimicrobial agents against common pathogenic microorganisms. We focused especially on microorganisms, which cause outbreaks of infectious disease during mass gatherings and pilgrimages season in Saudi Arabia. The essential oils of three aromatic plant species were hydrodistilled from flowering aerial parts of Lavandula pubescens Decne. and Pulicaria incisa subsp. candolleana E.Gamal-Eldin, and from leaves, stems, ripe and unripe fruits of Juniperus procera Hochst. Ex Endl. They were subsequently analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The main constituents of L. pubescens were found to be carvacrol (55.7%), methyl carvacrol (13.4%), and β-bisabolene (9.1%). P. incisa subsp. Candolleana essential oil was rich in linalool (33.0%), chrysanthenone (10.3%), eugenol (8.9%), and cis-chrysanthenol (8.0%); the major components of J. procera essential oil were α-pinene (31.3–62.5%) and δ-3-carene (7.3–30.3%). These essential oils were tested against thirteen American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria using the agar diffusion assay. The only effective essential oil was that of L. pubescens and the most sensitive strains were Acinetobacter baumannii, Salmonella typhimurium, Shigella sonnei, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Carvacrol, the major constituent of L. pubescens, was tested on these strains and was compared with vancomycin, amikacin, and ciprofloxacin. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) assays of L. pubescens essential oil and carvacrol revealed that Gram-negative strains were more susceptible than the Gram-positive ones.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document