Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils
Many 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 mankind for different purposes, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, aromatherapy, and food flavorants. There are more than...
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| author | Luiz Claudio Almeida Barbosa Claudinei Andrade Filomeno Robson Ricardo Teixeira |
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| description | Many 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 mankind for different purposes, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, aromatherapy, and food flavorants. There are more than 3000 EOs reported in the literature, with approximately 300 in commercial use, including the EOs from Eucalyptus species. Most EOs from Eucalyptus species are rich in monoterpenes and many have found applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food flavorants, and perfumes. Such applications are related to their diverse biological and organoleptic properties. In this study, we review the latest information concerning the chemical composition and biological activities of EOs 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, acaricidal, insecticidal and herbicidal activities, hoping that such information will contribute to the development of research in this field. It is also intended that the information described in this study can be useful in the rationalization of the use of Eucalyptus EOs as components for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications as well as food preservatives and flavorants. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f0cfb341d58049ad8b405c608c12b69f2022-12-21T23:53:52ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492016-12-012112167110.3390/molecules21121671molecules21121671Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential OilsLuiz Claudio Almeida Barbosa0Claudinei Andrade Filomeno1Robson Ricardo Teixeira2Departament of Chemistry, ICEx, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, BrazilDepartament of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. P.H. Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, MG 36570-900, BrazilDepartament of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. P.H. Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, MG 36570-900, BrazilMany 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 mankind for different purposes, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, aromatherapy, and food flavorants. There are more than 3000 EOs reported in the literature, with approximately 300 in commercial use, including the EOs from Eucalyptus species. Most EOs from Eucalyptus species are rich in monoterpenes and many have found applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food flavorants, and perfumes. Such applications are related to their diverse biological and organoleptic properties. In this study, we review the latest information concerning the chemical composition and biological activities of EOs 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, acaricidal, insecticidal and herbicidal activities, hoping that such information will contribute to the development of research in this field. It is also intended that the information described in this study can be useful in the rationalization of the use of Eucalyptus EOs as components for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications as well as food preservatives and flavorants.http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/12/1671essential oilsmonoterpenesinsecticidal activityantimicrobial activityacaricidal activityherbicidal activityEucalyptus1,8-cineole |
| spellingShingle | Luiz Claudio Almeida Barbosa Claudinei Andrade Filomeno Robson Ricardo Teixeira Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils Molecules essential oils monoterpenes insecticidal activity antimicrobial activity acaricidal activity herbicidal activity Eucalyptus 1,8-cineole |
| title | Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils |
| title_full | Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils |
| title_fullStr | Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils |
| title_short | Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils |
| title_sort | chemical variability and biological activities of eucalyptus spp essential oils |
| topic | essential oils monoterpenes insecticidal activity antimicrobial activity acaricidal activity herbicidal activity Eucalyptus 1,8-cineole |
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