Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of essential oils of &lt;i&gt;Origanum dictamnus&lt;/i&gt; from Mexico

Olivas, Nubia Amaya; Bejarano, Cindy Villalba; Soto, Guillermo Ayala; Ortega, Miriam Zermeño; Salas, Fabiola Sandoval; Chávez, Esteban Sánchez; Ochoa, León

doi:10.3934/agrfood.2020.3.387

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“…Several members of the genera Origanum and Sideritis are important in medicine because they are associated with local traditional uses and biological activities (antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antihyperglycemic, etc.) which are scientifically validated [ 26 , 27 ]. In the three studied regions, three Origanum taxa and five taxa of the genus Sideritis are local endemic NUPs [ 8 ], i.e., O. dictamnus and O. microphyllum from Crete and O. elongatum from Morocco as well as S. syriaca subsp.…”

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“…Dittany of Crete ( Origanum dictamnus , Figure 5 A) is a perennial chasmophyte of several gorges and rock crevices of the island of Crete [ 28 ] which is assessed as Near Threatened [ 29 ] or Endangered [ 30 ] against the IUCN criteria, and locally cultivated [ 27 ]. It is protected by the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981 while its traditional use as herbal medicine is supported by a European Medicines agency monograph [ 27 , 31 ]. The essential oil of O. dictamnus may heal wounds, can soothe pain, and seem to facilitate childbirth, presenting antirheumatic, oxytocic, stomach, and vulnerary activities [ 26 ].…”

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“…Recent studies have also revealed remarkable antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil of O. dictamnus as well as potency of cytotoxicity against HepG2 cells [ 32 ]. The phenol carvacrol which is often the main constituent of the plant’s essential oil represents an effective and inexpensive source of powerful natural antimicrobial agent with beneficial properties for human and animal health which can be incorporated into food systems or culinary preparations [ 4 , 27 , 31 ]. Eventually, the essential oils of O. dictamnus may also find similar applications in the future as those of famous Greek oregano [ Origanum vulgare L. subsp.…”

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Medicinal-Cosmetic Potential of the Local Endemic Plants of Crete (Greece), Northern Morocco and Tunisia: Priorities for Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Neglected and Underutilized Phytogenetic Resources

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Jilani

Karous

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Medicinal-aromatic plants (MAPs) are important sources for the development of new valuable products of interest to human and animal health, and are also used as ornamentals for the horticulture industry. However, the increased global demand and the uncontrolled exploitation of these plants constitute a threat to their sustainability. To date, few scientific investigations have focused on MAPs valorization and their domestication. The purpose of this study was to evaluate for the first time the medicinal-cosmetic potential of 399 local endemic Mediterranean plants confined to Crete (223 taxa), the Mediterranean coast-Rif of Morocco (94), and Tunisia (82). The new methodological scheme was developed by experts through three multidisciplinary co-creative workshops and was adjusted by end-users to point-scoring of nine attributes evaluating the potential of the targeted neglected and underutilized plants (NUPs) in the medicinal-cosmetic sector. The results were demonstrated as percentage of the maximum possible score. These assessments were further linked and discussed with respect to feasibility and readiness timescale evaluations for sustainable exploitation of the focal NUPs. A great diversity of local endemic NUPs (30 taxa, 11 families) were associated with interesting medicinal-cosmetic properties (>35% up to 94.44%). Among them, 8 taxa showed the highest medicinal-cosmetic potential (>55% of maximum possible score), half of which are threatened with extinction. Although ex-situ conservation efforts and applied research work are needed to safeguard and unlock the full potential of the local endemic NUPs evaluated herein, the proposed multifaceted evaluation scheme revealed that some local endemic NUPs of the studied regions can be sustainably exploited in short- or medium-term, following successful examples of Cretan NUPs e.g., Origanum dictramnus. The sustainable exploitation of high scored taxa of the studied regions can be fastened through targeted species-specific research bridging extant research gaps and facilitating conservation and stakeholder attraction.

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“…The composition of essential oils from plants is affected by the part of the plant analyzed, growing conditions, variation of species, plant growth conditions, extraction methods, place of origin, and phase of plant growth [ 116 , 121 ]. Among these, the extraction method is an important component in improving the overall yield and quality of the essential oil, which should be low-cost and efficient [ 122 ].…”

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Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts and Essential Oils

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Santos

et al. 2023

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Plant extracts and essential oils have a wide variety of molecules with potential application in different fields such as medicine, the food industry, and cosmetics. Furthermore, these plant derivatives are widely interested in human and animal health, including potent antitumor, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and bactericidal activity. Given this diversity, different methodologies were needed to optimize the extraction, purification, and characterization of each class of biomolecules. In addition, these plant products can still be used in the synthesis of nanomaterials to reduce the undesirable effects of conventional synthesis routes based on hazardous/toxic chemical reagents and associate the properties of nanomaterials with those present in extracts and essential oils. Vegetable oils and extracts are chemically complex, and although they are already used in the synthesis of nanomaterials, limited studies have examined which molecules are effectively acting in the synthesis and stabilization of these nanostructures. Similarly, few studies have investigated whether the molecules coating the nanomaterials derived from these extracts and essential oils would bring benefits or somehow reduce their potential activity. This synergistic effect presents a promising field to be further explored. Thus, in this review article, we conducted a comprehensive review addressing the main groups of molecules present in plant extracts and essential oils, their extraction capacity, and available methodologies for their characterization. Moreover, we highlighted the potential of these plant products in the synthesis of different metallic nanomaterials and their antimicrobial capacity. Furthermore, we correlated the extract’s role in antimicrobial activity, considering the potential synergy between molecules from the plant product and the different metallic forms associated with nanomaterials.

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“…Monoterpenes are the main compounds in essential oils (over 80%), followed by sesquiterpenes with a lesser amount [89][90][91][92]. Several essential oils contain phenolic compounds (phenylpropanoids), sometimes in appreciable quantities, which derive from the shikimate pathway [93]; for instance, the phenolic monoterpenes, carvacrol [94] and thymol [95], from Origanum dictamnus and thyme essential oils, respectively. Furthermore, the phenolic compounds are endowed with a broad spectrum of biological activities [96].…”

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Occurrence of Marine Ingredients in Fragrance: Update on the State of Knowledge

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The fragrance field of perfumes has attracted considerable scientific, industrial, cultural, and civilizational interest. The marine odor is characterized by the specific smell of sea breeze, seashore, algae, and oyster, among others. Marine odor is a more recent fragrance and is considered as one of the green and modern fragrances. The smells reproducing the marine environment are described due to their content of Calone 1951 (7-methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one), which is a synthetic compound. In addition to the synthetic group of benzodioxepanes, such as Calone 51 and its derivatives, three other groups of chemical compounds seem to represent the marine smell. The first group includes the polyunsaturated cyclic ((+)-Dictyopterene A) and acyclic (giffordene) hydrocarbons, acting as pheromones. The second group corresponds to polyunsaturated aldehydes, such as the (Z,Z)-3,6-nonadienal, (E,Z)-2,6-nonadienal, which are most likely derived from the degradation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The third group is represented by small molecules such as sulfur compounds and halogenated phenols which are regarded as the main flavor compounds of many types of seafood. This review exposes, most notably, the knowledge state on the occurrence of marine ingredients in fragrance. We also provide a detailed discussion on several aspects of essential oils, which are the most natural ingredients from various marine sources used in fragrance and cosmetics, including synthetic and natural marine ingredients.

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Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of essential oils of <i>Origanum dictamnus</i> from Mexico

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Medicinal-Cosmetic Potential of the Local Endemic Plants of Crete (Greece), Northern Morocco and Tunisia: Priorities for Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Neglected and Underutilized Phytogenetic Resources

Medicinal-Cosmetic Potential of the Local Endemic Plants of Crete (Greece), Northern Morocco and Tunisia: Priorities for Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Neglected and Underutilized Phytogenetic Resources

Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts and Essential Oils

Occurrence of Marine Ingredients in Fragrance: Update on the State of Knowledge

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