Characterization of drupe essential oil of Schinus molle L. from Córdoba: Potential uses

Abstract

The main components of the essential oil (EO) of Schihus molleL were characterized by Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The following components found were: α-pinene (22%), limonene (19%), caryophyllene (11%), β-pinene (8%), γ-gurjunene (6%), 7-Tetracyclo [6.2.1.0(3.8)0(3.9)] undecanol, 4,4,11,11-tetramethyl (5%), β-cadinene (4.11%), ledene oxide (4%), isoledene and β -elemene (3%), and finally δ-cadinene with 2% and others. They are terpene-type compounds in different concentrations. Their potential use in medicine stands out for being anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, antidepressant, memory loss recovery, kidney and liver problem preventions, antioxidant, immunoprotective and it is also used as anticancer, antimetastatic, among other uses. It also has a potential use as an antifungal, antimicrobial and insecticidal effect. They made it suitable for medical therapies as well as controlling of pests and microorganisms and other applications.