Phytochemical investigation of the essential oil from the ‘resurrection plant’Myrothamnus moschatus(Baillon) Niedenzu endemic to Madagascar

Abstract

The composition of the essential oil hydrodistilled from the aerial parts of the 'resurrection plant' Myrothamnus moschatus (Baillon) Niedenzu endemic to Madagascar was investigated for the first time by gas chromatography (GC/ flame ionization detector and GC/mass spectrometry). Forty components were identified in the oil, representing 98.2-98.6% of the total composition. The oil composition was dominated by oxygenated monoterpenes (73.5-75.0%), with trans-pinocarveol (35.6-36.3%) and pinocarvone (19.8-20.0%) as the most representative. Other components occurring in significant amounts were β-selinene (8.5%) and perillyl acetate (6.0-12.7%). No significant differences were detected in the major volatiles between the two different biological forms (flowering period and dry season) in which the plant naturally occurs.

The Essential Oil from the Resurrection Plant Myrothamnus moschatus Is Effective against Arthropods of Agricultural and Medical Interest

“…It was demonstrated that the occurrence of different chemotypes depends on the plant variability, but also on the interaction with the environment and genetic selection [27]. The chemical composition of this EO is very similar to those obtained by M. moschatus plants harvested in the same region in previous studies [18,19]. Even if these latter were collected in different seasons, it was demonstrated that the environmental conditions do not influence the EO chemical composition of this species [18].…”

“…This compound has been demonstrated to prevent carcinoma of the breast in rats [31]. The other major compounds, trans-pinocarveol and its oxidation product, pinocarvone, have been correlated to the ethnobotanical use of the plant [19]. The former seems effective against coughs, being included in pharmaceutical preparations to treat respiratory tract diseases [30], while the latter appears effective against colds [32].…”

“…For instance, Malagasy people used to smoke the dried leaves to treat asthma and for their psychoactive action reminiscent of that of marijuana [16,17]. The plant is also used as an anti-emetic and to treat coughs [18], while in the central highlands, the leaves are burned during magical rituals to expel the devil [19].…”

Exploring the Potential of Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition

“…An accumulation of excessive saturated fat, which is susceptible to oxidation, is a common but unwanted genetic and production disorder, with negative effects on the antioxidant system, resulting in poor meat quality and production losses [ 69 ]. Supplementing the diet with quercetin-dense sources in Arbor Acre broilers prevents and limits the damage exerted by oxidative stress [ 70 ]. The use of in-feed quercetin-rich additive phytogenic essential oils and extracts, such M. flabellifolius, to attenuate the effects of oxidative stress, modulate lipid peroxidation and protect unsaturated fatty acids, improve antioxidant status in broiler chickens, reduce blood and cellular total cholesterol and triglycerides, with a concomitant decrease in abdominal fat deposition, is a benefit to both farmers and consumers.…”

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“…The volatile compounds were identified by comparison of their retention indices (relative to C 6 -C 32 alkane standards) and mass spectra with those of the mass spectra of the two libraries (FFNSC1.2 and W9N11) and also confirmed by comparing the retention indices with the data published in the literature [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42].…”