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Chemical and Bioactive Evaluation of Essential Oils from Edible and Aromatic Mediterranean Lamiaceae Plants

Autor(es): Sprea, Rafael M. ; Caleja, Cristina ; Finimundy, Tiane C. ; Calhelha, Ricardo C. ; Pires, Tânia C.S.P. ; Amaral, Joana S. ; Prieto Lage, Miguel A. ; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. ; Pereira, Eliana ; Barros, Lillian

Data: 2024

Identificador Persistente: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/30035

Origem: Biblioteca Digital do IPB

Assunto(s): Bioactive compounds; Essential oil; Lamiaceae family; Volatile compounds


Descrição

The Lamiaceae family, which includes several well-known aromatic plants, is scientifically relevant due to its essential oils (EOs). In this work, four EOs from Mediterranean species, namely Origanum vulgare L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Salvia officinalis L., and Thymus vulgaris L., were evaluated for their volatile profiles and the biological activity in vitro to assess their potential use in the food and cosmetic sector. GC/MS analysis revealed dominant compounds, such as carvacrol, thymol, and eucalyptol. Regarding biological action, the samples exhibited antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities, with O. vulgare and T. officinalis standing out. T. vulgaris showed the lowest EC50 in the reducing power assay, and O. vulgare had the lowest EC50 in the DPPH assay. Most EOs also displayed excellent anti-inflammatory responses and antifungal properties, with O. vulgare and T. vulgaris also demonstrating antibacterial activity. All EOs from Mediterranean species showed cytotoxicity against tumoral cell lines. Overall, the selected EOs stood out for their interesting bioactivities, with the obtained results underscoring their potential as natural preservatives and bioactive agents in various industrial applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Tipo de Documento Artigo científico
Idioma Inglês
Contribuidor(es) Biblioteca Digital do IPB
Licença CC
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