Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from Myrtaceae species growing in Amazon: an updated review

Silva, Laenir Anjos da; Silva, Roosalyn Santos Da; Oliveira, Midiã Rodrigues de; Guimarães, Anderson Cavalcante; Takeara, Renata

doi:10.1080/10412905.2023.2167880

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“…Essential oils are associated with various biological activities, as seen in species of Myrcia (Myrtaceae family), which have been reported to possess antioxidant, anticancer, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, cytotoxic, insecticidal, anticholinesterase, sedative, anesthetic, and antimicrobial properties [ 40 , 58 , 59 ]. It is important to highlight that these activities may be related to genetic or environmental (edaphoclimatic) variations, such as ambient temperature, light incidence, rainfall, and soil characteristics, which influence the plant’s metabolism and, consequently, the concentration of its secondary metabolites [ 59 ].…”

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Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances

dos Santos,

Bezerra,

da Silva

et al. 2024

Molecules

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The present study provides a comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of essential oils from species of the Myrcia genus and their applications. The compiled results highlight the chemical diversity and biological activities of these oils, emphasizing their potential importance for various therapeutic and industrial applications. The findings reveal that Myrcia essential oils present a variety of bioactive compounds, such as monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which demonstrate antimicrobial activities against a range of microorganisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as yeasts. Furthermore, this study highlights the phytotoxic activity of these oils, indicating their potential for weed control. The results also point to the insecticidal potential of Myrcia essential oils against a range of pests, showing their viability as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. Additionally, species of the genus Myrcia have demonstrated promising hypoglycemic effects, suggesting their potential in diabetes treatment. This comprehensive synthesis represents a significant advancement in understanding Myrcia essential oils, highlighting their chemical diversity and wide range of biological activities. However, the need for further research is emphasized to fully explore the therapeutic and industrial potential of these oils, including the identification of new compounds, understanding of their mechanisms of action, and evaluation of safety and efficacy in different contexts.

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Section: Biological Activitiesmentioning

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Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances

dos Santos,

Bezerra,

da Silva

et al. 2024

Molecules

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“…In general, EOs from species of this family contain substances from the terpene class, including the monoterpene α-pinene and the sesquiterpene β-caryophyllene. In addition, they contain phenylpropanoids such as eugenol and flavonoids [7]. The Cmethylation of flavonoids is a typical feature of secondary metabolites found in Myrtaceae, and therefore it has been suggested that these natural products can be used as markers for chemotaxonomy [8].…”

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Isolation of Geranyl Acetate and Chemical Analysis of the Essential Oil from Melaleuca armillaris (Sol. ex Gaertn.) Sm.

Jaramillo,

Calva,

Jiménez

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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A method was developed for the isolation of geranyl acetate from the crude essential oil (EO) of Melaleuca armillaris (Sol. ex Gaertn.) Sm. leaves, and the purity of the isolated compound was analyzed by GC/MS spectral and NMR analysis and was found to have high purity (98.9%). In addition, the EO isolated presented 0.907 g/cm3, 1.474 and [α]D20=−17.6 of density, refraction index and optical rotation, respectively. The chemical composition of the EO obtained for steam distillation from M. armillaris was analyzed by gas chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC/MS and GC/FID). Thirty-eight compounds were identified, representing 99.92% of the total EO analyzed on a DB-5 ms (5% phenylmethylpolysiloxane) capillary column. This analysis showed that the EO consisted mainly of oxygenated monoterpenes (77.01%), followed by monoterpene hydrocarbons (21.31%) and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (1.31%). Furthermore, the essential oil of M. armillaris was rich in 1,8-cineol (67 ± 2%), followed by limonene (10 ± 1%), α-Terpineol (9 ± 1%) and α-Pinene (5 ± 1%). Finally, the results suggest that the geranyl acetate isolated with high purity from crude essential oil is recommended to be explored as a component in medicinal or industrial use.

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“…[7,8,9] Myrtaceae species produce EOs containing mostly monoand sesquiterpenes with acyclic (C10 and C15), p-menthane, pinane, bisabolane, germacrane, caryophyllane, cadinane, and aromadendrane skeleton-types as primary constituents. [10] Many species such as allspice (Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr. ), pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.), jabuticabas (Plinia spp.…”

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Volatile Profiles and DNA Barcodes of Myrtaceae Species with Occurrence in the Brazilian Amazon

dos Santos,

Xavier,

Galvão

et al. 2024

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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Myrtaceae family includes many species with taxonomic challenges, making it one of the most complex families to identify. This study used DNA barcoding to find molecular markers for species authentication based on the Myrtaceae family's chemical composition and genetic diversity. Essential oils and genetic material were extracted from the leaves of six different species: Eugenia uniflora, E. patrisii, Myrcia splendens, Psidium guajava, P. guineense, and Psidium sp. The samples were analyzed based on compound classes and grouped into two categories. Group I included samples with high amounts of oxygenated sesquiterpenes (3.69‐76.05%) and fatty acid derivatives (0.04‐43.59%), such as E. uniflora, Myrcia splendens, and E. patrisii. Group II included samples P. guajava, P. guineense, and Psidium sp., which had a significant content of monoterpene hydrocarbons (0.69‐72.35%), oxygenated sesquiterpenes (8.06‐68.1%), phenylpropanoids (0.45‐22.59%), and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (0.27‐21.84%). The PsbA‐trnH gene sequences had a high genetic variability, allowing the species to be distinguished. A phylogenetic analysis showed two main clusters with high Bootstrap values corresponding to the subtribes Eugeniineae, Myrciinae, and Pimentinae. The results suggest a weak correlation between genetic and chemical data in these Myrtaceae species.

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Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from Myrtaceae species growing in Amazon: an updated review

Cited by 6 publications

References 70 publications

Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances

Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances

Isolation of Geranyl Acetate and Chemical Analysis of the Essential Oil from Melaleuca armillaris (Sol. ex Gaertn.) Sm.

Volatile Profiles and DNA Barcodes of Myrtaceae Species with Occurrence in the Brazilian Amazon

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