Accumulation of essential oils in relation to root differentiation in Angelica archangelica L.

G Pasqua; B Monacelli; A Silvestrini

doi:10.4081/811

Accumulation of essential oils in relation to root differentiation in Angelica archangelica L.

European Journal of Histochemistry ◽

10.4081/811 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 87 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

G Pasqua ◽

B Monacelli ◽

A Silvestrini

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Angelica Archangelica ◽

Root Differentiation

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In vitro root differentiation and essential-oil accumulation in Angelica archangelica

In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant ◽

10.1007/s11627-001-0126-7 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 37 (6) ◽

pp. 763-766 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gabriella Pasqua ◽

Barbara Monacelli ◽

Andrea Silvestrini ◽

Renato Manganaro

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Oil Accumulation ◽

Angelica Archangelica ◽

Root Differentiation

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Essential Oils and Supercritical CO2 Extracts of Arctic Angelica (Angelica archangelica L.), Marsh Labrador Tea (Rhododendron tomentosum) and Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)—Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Activities

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26237121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (23) ◽

pp. 7121

Author(s):

Risto I. Korpinen ◽

Anna-Liisa Välimaa ◽

Jaana Liimatainen ◽

Susan Kunnas

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

Tanacetum Vulgare ◽

Ledum Palustre ◽

Angelica Archangelica ◽

Labrador Tea ◽

Rhododendron Tomentosum

Traditionally, arctic Finnish Angelica (Angelica archangelica L.), marsh Labrador tea (Rhododendron tomentosum, syn. Ledum palustre) and common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) have been used as medicinal herbs in folklore medicine. However, these underutilised plants are a source of, e.g., oil-based compounds, which could benefit many modern applications implemented by the green chemistry extraction methods, as well. We extracted Angelica, marsh Labrador tea and common tansy by non-toxic and recyclable extraction methods, i.e., hydrodistillation and supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) extraction; characterised the essential oils (EOs) and scCO2 extracts by combination of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and in addition, analysed the antimicrobial properties. As expected for Angelica root and common tansy inflorescence, the scCO2 extraction method produced less amount of volatile compounds compared to hydrodistillation. On the other hand, more coumarins, alkanes, fatty alcohols and fatty acids were obtained. Additionally, sesquiterpenoids palustrol and ledol were predominant compounds in both marsh Labrador tea EO and scCO2 extract. According to our results, however, all the EOs and scCO2 extracts showed broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities against the selected microbes, but the effects were extract-specific. The strongest and broadest antimicrobial activities were performed by marsh Labrador tea scCO2 extract, which showed extremely strong effect on Staphylococcusaureus subsp. aureus and strong effect on Candida albicans.

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Variation in Angelica archangelica root essential oils

Planta Medica ◽

10.1055/s-0029-1234418 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 75 (09) ◽

Author(s):

Y Holm ◽

S Solberg ◽

R Hiltunen

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Angelica Archangelica

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Back to the Roots—An Overview of the Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Selected Root-Essential Oils

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26113155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 3155

Author(s):

Karin Lunz ◽

Iris Stappen

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Volatile Components ◽

Comprehensive Overview ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Angelica Archangelica ◽

Sassafras Albidum ◽

Biological Impacts ◽

Ancient Times

Since ancient times, plant roots have been widely used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and diseases due to their beneficial effects. A large number of studies have demonstrated that—besides their aromatic properties—their biological activity can often be attributed to volatile constituents. This review provides a comprehensive overview of investigations into the chemical composition of essential oils and volatile components obtained from selected aromatic roots, including Angelica archangelica, Armoracia rusticana, Carlina sp., Chrysopogon zizanioides, Coleus forskohlii, Inula helenium, Sassafras albidum, Saussurea costus, and Valeriana officinalis. Additionally, their most important associated biological impacts are reported, such as anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, pesticidal, and other miscellaneous properties. Various literature and electronic databases—including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Springer, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Wiley—were screened and data was obtained accordingly. The results indicate the promising properties of root-essential oils and their potential as a source for natural biologically active products for flavor, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and fragrance industries. However, more research is required to further establish the mechanism of action mediating these bioactivities as well as essential oil standardization because the chemical composition often strongly varies depending on external factors.

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