Chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha species

Barros, Alexandre de Sousa; Morais, Selene Maia de; Ferreira, Pablito Augusto Travassos; Vieira, Ícaro Gusmão Pinto; Craveiro, A. A.; Fontenelle, Raquel Oliveira dos Santos; Menezes, Jane Eire Silva Alencar de; Silva, Francisco Walber Ferreira da; Sousa, Halisson Araújo de

doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.07.004

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“…These are higher than those reported by Chauhan et al (2009) in India which oscillated around 0,6%. They are also significantly higher than those obtained by Barros et al (2015) in the State of Ceará, Brazil, where the yield of essential oils in different sources of M. spicata ranged between 0,02 and 0,17%. In spite of this, they were inferior to the yields obtained by Telci, Demirtas, Bayram, Arabaci, & Kacar (2010) in the localities of Aydm, Bursa, Izmir and Tokat, Turkey, which were maintained in the intervals of 2,4 to 2,7%.…”

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“…The anticholinesterase activity of the essential oils also had fluctuations throughout the year. Changes in anticholinesterase activity may be related to seasonal variations in limonene concentrations, and to the synergistic effect between majority and minority components, as suggested by Barros et al (2015).…”

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“…Alzheimer's disease is associated with deficits in several brain neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine, noradrenaline and serotonin, so it is suggested that a rise in the level of acetylcholine could be useful to improve signals of disease such as learning disability (Barros et al, 2015). Currently, acetylcholisterase (AChE) inhibitors have shown a greater efficiency in clinical treatment in Alzheimer's disease.…”

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Yield, chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha spicata (Lamiaceae) in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

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Arraiza³

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Introduction: Mentha spicata, commonly known as spearmint, is the most common and popular cultivated mint, and is used in food, perfumes and pharmaceutical products. Objective: To determine the yield, composition and properties of essential oil from M. spicata grown in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Methods: We used steam distillation, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to determine chemical composition, antioxidant activity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Results: Essential oil yield ranged from 0.8 to 1.3 mL·100 g-1 DM. The main essential components were carvone (60,72-68,09%), limonene (14,23-16,41%), α-pinene (0,12-3,14%), β-myrcene (0,35-2,33%), 1,8-cineole (1,69-2,73%), cis-dihydrocarvone (1,82-2,31%), trans-craveol (1,09-1,19%), β-bourbonene (2,44-3,17%) and β-Caryophyllene (1,42-1,82%). The oil had high antioxidant activity, with IC50 values among 7,5-12,06 µg/mL (DPPH method) and 26,94-38,14 µg/mL (β-carotene/linoleic acid method). It had good inhibition of acetylcholisterenase, with enzyme inhibition zones of 0,4-0,9 cm. Conclusion: The yield, quality and properties of the essential oil from M. spicata grown in Santiago del Estero meet market requirements.

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Yield, chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha spicata (Lamiaceae) in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

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“…Plant EOs obtained from Mentha species consist of menthol, menthone, linalool, isomenthone, and methonfuran (de Sousa Barros et al, 2015). Perilla aldehyde was reported as a major component of green and red perilla (P. frutescens cultivars) (Tabanca et al, 2015).…”

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Insecticidal and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of Lamiaceae plant essential oils and their major components against Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

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Jang

Yoon

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“…Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are chemical species formed in the body during metabolism that are highly reactive and may have one or more unpaired electrons. Oxidative stress, i.e., an imbalance between ROS and antioxidant defenses, has deleterious efects, such as the peroxidation of membrane lipids and the atack on biomolecules (proteins, membrane enzymes, carbohydrates, and DNA) [137].…”

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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Mentha Species

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The genus Mentha L. (Lamiaceae) is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. Mentha species, one of the world's oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in cooking, in cosmetics, and as alternative or complementary therapy, mainly for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like latulence, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and ulcerative colitis. Furthermore, it is well documented that the essential oil and extracts of Mentha species possess antimicrobial, fungicidal, antiviral, insecticidal, and antioxidant properties. The economic importance of mints is also evident; mint oil and its constituents and derivatives are used as lavoring agents throughout the world in food, pharmaceutical, herbal, perfumery, and lavoring industry. To provide a scientiic basis for their traditional uses, several studies have been conducted to determine the chemical composition of mints and assess their biological activities. This chapter describes the therapeutic efects and uses of Mentha species and their constituents, particularly essential oils and phenolic compounds; some additional biological activities will also be considered.

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Chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha species

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Yield, chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha spicata (Lamiaceae) in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Yield, chemical composition and functional properties of essential oils from Mentha spicata (Lamiaceae) in Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Insecticidal and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of Lamiaceae plant essential oils and their major components against Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Mentha Species

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