The ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological properties and medicinal applications of essential oils and extracts of different Ziziphora species

Mohammadhosseini, Majid

doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.009

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“…As it is already mentioned, Ziziphora species have been used in folk medicine. Infusions of the plant were used to treat infections, heart and lung diseases, as sedative and antispasmodic agents [47].…”

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Study on the Chemical Composition, Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity of Ziziphora taurica subsp. cleonioides

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Ziziphora is a plant used in Turkish and Iran traditional medicine for its antibacterial activity, sedative and stomach soothing properties. Although the chemical profile of the essential oil of different Ziziphora species is well documented, data regarding plant extracts are incomplete. In this study extracts from Ziziphora taurica subsp. cleonioides were obtained using ethyl acetate, methanol and water and the chemical profile of the aerial part of the plant was elucidated. Among the compounds identified, rosmarinic acid was the most abundant (3375.67 ± 38.02 μg/mL), at the extract of methanol, followed by chlorogenic acid (3225.10 ± 16.44). Enzyme inhibition activity against α-amylase and tyrosinase was also estimated. The ethyl acetate extract showed the highest α-amylase activity (1.95 ± 0.04 mg/mL), while the best anti-tyrosinase activity was calculated for the methanolic extract (1.25 ± 0.01 mg/mL). In addition, total phenolic, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity were evaluated. According to our results, bioactivity of the plant is of great interest, nonetheless, at the same time, it is strongly depended on the solvent used during the extraction process. Our data suggest that the plant under study may be an important source to consider against metabolic, skin pigmentation and oxidative stress related disorders.

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Study on the Chemical Composition, Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity of Ziziphora taurica subsp. cleonioides

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“…The history of using plants of the genus Ziziphora began in ancient times. The active ingredients of these plants were usually administered as infusions against infections, hemorrhoids, hypertension, and gastrointestinal problems [5]. The first ethnopharmacological reports relate to the use of Ziziphora extracts as a potential medicine for wound healing and edema treatment, and as a potential antipyretic drug [6].…”

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“…Many of the described species of the genus Ziziphora , in particular Z. clinopodioides L. and Z. tenuior L., were repeatedly prescribed in folk medicine in many countries for the treatment of colds, bronchitis, coughs, headache, diarrhea, nausea, typhus, and even cardiovascular disorders. Some of these species have been recognized not only as having effective anti-inflammatory, tranquilizing, or analgesic properties, but also as aphrodisiacs and flavorings [5].…”

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Ziziphora taurica subsp. taurica: Analytical Characterization and Biological Activities

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The Lamiaceae family comprises many flowering plants classified into about 236 genera. The genus Ziziphora is one of the well-known genera of this family and its species are important in different fields of pharmaceutical, chemical, traditional, and folk medicines. The phytochemicals present in Ziziphora include monoterpenic essential oils, triterpenes, and phenolic substances. The aim of this paper was to study the phytochemical profile of Ziziphora taurica subsp. taurica and compare and evaluate the biological activities of its ethyl acetate (ZTT-EtOAc), methanolic (ZTT-MeOH), and aqueous (ZTT-W) extracts based on their enzyme inhibition and antioxidant capacities. Determination of total phenolic (TPC) and total flavonoid (TFC) contents as well as biological activities were determined using spectrophotometric procedures. Subsequently, the individual phenolic compounds were detected by liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–ESI–MS/MS). In total, twenty-two different phenolic compounds were identified, including apigenin, ferulic acid, and luteolin which were the most common. ZTT-MeOH extract showed the best antioxidant activity, whereas ZTT-EtOAc extract was the most effective against tyrosinase and α-amylase. Ziziphora taurica subsp. taurica represents a potential source of natural compounds with positive effects on human health.

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“…The importance of medicinal plants for their beneficial biological activities in the human body is well known; in particular essential oils exhibit antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial activities …”

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“…Moreover, since it is recognized as safe, 6 bergamot oil is also used in food industry, as a flavouring of liqueurs, tea, coffee, candies, ice cream and drinks. 3 The importance of medicinal plants for their beneficial biological activities in the human body is well known 7,8 ; in particular essential oils exhibit antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial activities. 9 Cold-pressed bergamot oil, obtained by rasping the fruit peel, is mainly composed of volatile compounds (93-96%); non-volatile substances that are responsible for toxic reactions at high concentration 1 represent the remaining 4-7%.…”

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Effect of Harvesting Time on Volatile Compounds Composition of Bergamot (Citrus × Bergamia) Essential Oil

Marzocchi

Baldi

Crucitti

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Bergamot (Citrus × bergamia) is mainly cultivated in Calabria area (Italy) for its essential oil that is widely used in cosmetics, food and medicine. The harvest season (November to February) affects the quality of essential oil, consequently the aim of our study was to evaluate the composition of volatile fractions at different harvesting stages. Two different cultivars, Femminello and Fantastico, were collected in November, December and January and their volatile compounds composition was determined by SPME GC/MS. Fourty‐two compounds were identified. Monoterpenes were the preponderant group; limonene was the most representative compound with similar concentrations in the varieties and at the three harvesting times. β‐Ocimene, β‐mircene and α‐terpinene showed higher concentration in Femminello than Fantastico, while trans‐α‐bergamotene, α‐pinene and citronellal were mostly concentrated in Fantastico. The concentration of β‐pinene in Fantastico and Femminello was higher in December and January, respectively, and γ‐terpinene concentration was higher in Femminello in November and January and in Fantastico in December. Linalool was the most preponderant monoterpene alcohol with a significantly higher concentration in Femminello than in Fantastico, but without significant differences during ripening. cis‐γ‐Bisabolene was the most preponderant sesquiterpene; it was more concentrated in Fantastico than in Femminello and showed a significantly higher concentration in December and January than in November. Linalyl and neryl acetate were the most abundant esters, with a significantly higher concentration in Fantastico. Fantastico seems to be the variety that produces higher volatile organic compounds in essential oil; moreover, the volatile compound concentration was higher at the second and third harvest time.

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The ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological properties and medicinal applications of essential oils and extracts of different Ziziphora species

Cited by 70 publications

References 133 publications

Study on the Chemical Composition, Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity of Ziziphora taurica subsp. cleonioides

Study on the Chemical Composition, Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity of Ziziphora taurica subsp. cleonioides

Ziziphora taurica subsp. taurica: Analytical Characterization and Biological Activities

Effect of Harvesting Time on Volatile Compounds Composition of Bergamot (Citrus × Bergamia) Essential Oil

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