The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama
The genus <i>Monarda</i> (family Lamiaceae) contains 22 species of which three are native to southern Alabama, <i>M. citriodora</i>, <i>M. fistulosa</i>, and <i>M. punctata</i>. Several species of <i>Monarda</i> have been used in traditiona...
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| description | The genus <i>Monarda</i> (family Lamiaceae) contains 22 species of which three are native to southern Alabama, <i>M. citriodora</i>, <i>M. fistulosa</i>, and <i>M. punctata</i>. Several species of <i>Monarda</i> have been used in traditional medicines of Native Americans, and this present study is part of an ongoing project to add to our understanding of Native American pharmacopeia. Plant material from <i>M. citriodora, M. fistulosa</i>, and <i>M. punctata</i> was collected in south Alabama and the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation. The essential oils were analyzed by gas chromatographic techniques to determine the chemical compositions as well as enantiomeric distributions. The compounds thymol, carvacrol, <i>p</i>-cymene, and their derivatives were the primary terpenoid components found in the essential oils. The known biological activities of these compounds are consistent with the traditional uses of <i>Monarda</i> species to treat wounds, skin infections, colds, and fevers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d6a55f5dfe074ce7a96261a08dac30e12023-12-03T12:30:51ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472021-03-0110348210.3390/plants10030482The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South AlabamaSims K. Lawson0Prabodh Satyal1William N. Setzer2Kirkland Gardens, P.O. Box 176, Newville, AL 36353, USAAromatic Plant Research Center, 230 N 1200 E, Suite 100, Lehi, UT 84043, USAAromatic Plant Research Center, 230 N 1200 E, Suite 100, Lehi, UT 84043, USAThe genus <i>Monarda</i> (family Lamiaceae) contains 22 species of which three are native to southern Alabama, <i>M. citriodora</i>, <i>M. fistulosa</i>, and <i>M. punctata</i>. Several species of <i>Monarda</i> have been used in traditional medicines of Native Americans, and this present study is part of an ongoing project to add to our understanding of Native American pharmacopeia. Plant material from <i>M. citriodora, M. fistulosa</i>, and <i>M. punctata</i> was collected in south Alabama and the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation. The essential oils were analyzed by gas chromatographic techniques to determine the chemical compositions as well as enantiomeric distributions. The compounds thymol, carvacrol, <i>p</i>-cymene, and their derivatives were the primary terpenoid components found in the essential oils. The known biological activities of these compounds are consistent with the traditional uses of <i>Monarda</i> species to treat wounds, skin infections, colds, and fevers.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/3/482<i>Monarda citriodora</i><i>Monarda fistulosa</i><i>Monarda punctata</i>essential oilthymolcarvacrol |
| spellingShingle | Sims K. Lawson Prabodh Satyal William N. Setzer The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama Plants <i>Monarda citriodora</i> <i>Monarda fistulosa</i> <i>Monarda punctata</i> essential oil thymol carvacrol |
| title | The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama |
| title_full | The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama |
| title_fullStr | The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama |
| title_short | The Volatile Phytochemistry of <i>Monarda</i> Species Growing in South Alabama |
| title_sort | volatile phytochemistry of i monarda i species growing in south alabama |
| topic | <i>Monarda citriodora</i> <i>Monarda fistulosa</i> <i>Monarda punctata</i> essential oil thymol carvacrol |
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