The Potential Use of Citrus aurantifolia L. Essential Oils for Decay Control, Quality Preservation of Agricultural Products, and Anti-Insect Activity

Abstract

The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the biological activity of Citrus aurantifolia essential oil (CAEO) with emphasis on antioxidant, antimicrobial, and insecticidal activity, chemical composition, and the antimicrobial effect of its vapor phase in situ on various food models. We determined the main volatile components of CAEO as α-phellandrene (48.5%) and p-cymene (16.5%). The antioxidant activity was high and reached 74.5 ± 0.5%, which corresponds to 442 ± 2.3 TEAC. The antimicrobial activity in the contact phase was most pronounced against Gram-negative bacteria, with inhibition zones of 12.66–15.33 mm and a minimal inhibition concentration of 2.36–8.26 µL/mL. The antimicrobial activity of the CAEO vapor phase was high at the highest concentration tested (500 µL/mL), but the inhibitory effect was seen at all concentrations tested. The effect was observed on all types of microorganisms and all types of model foods. Based on the findings, CAEO could find use in storing and extending the shelf life of agricultural products. Insecticidal activity reached 10–90% depending on the concentration used. The significant insecticidal effect provides the possibility of using CAEO as a natural insecticidal, larvicidal, or repellent preparation.

Antihypertensive and Vasorelaxant Effects of Citrus aurantifolia Linn. Fruit: Proposed Mechanisms

“…A polyethylene catheter attached with a pressure transducer was inserted into the left common carotid artery, while the right jugular vein was cannulated for intravenous administration of drugs [26]. After stabilization, various doses of the extract (5,10,15,20,25, and 30 mg/kg) were injected with a time gap of at least 10 min between each dose. e effects of the extract on various parameters of blood pressure (SBP, DBP, MAP, and HR) were studied using the PowerLab data acquisition system [27].…”

“…Citrus aurantifolia Linn. (Rutaceae), an indigenous plant in Pakistan, has been used traditionally to treat hypertension, cough, headache, and sore throat and also as an antiseptic, anthelmintic, antiarthritic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, and appetite stimulant [14][15][16][17][18]. e fruit and other parts of the plant are being used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and many other folk systems for the cure of different ailments.…”

Citropten Ameliorates Osteoclastogenesis Related to MAPK and PLCγ/Ca2+ Signaling Pathways through the Regulation of Amyloid Beta

“…Citrus aurantifolia, which belongs to the Rutaceae family, is a tropical and subtropical plant that is endemic to Southeast Asia. 1 C. aurantifolia contains coumarins, carotenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, flavanones, naringenin, triterpenoid, and limonoids, in which many active phytochemical substances can be found, such as apigenin, hesperetin, kaempferol, nobiletin, quercetin, and rutin. 2 C. aurantifoliahas been described to have traditional antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antifungal, antilipidemic, antiparasitic, and antiplatelet activities.…”

“…Citrus aurantifolia, which belongs to the Rutaceae family, is a tropical and subtropical plant that is endemic to Southeast Asia C.…”

Microencapsulation ofCitrus aurantifoliaessential oil with the optimized CaCl2crosslinker and its antibacterial study for cosmetic textiles

“…The essential oil of C. aurantifolia (LO), obtained from its peels, has been reported to exhibit antimicrobial activities, which is due to the chemical compositions of limonene, citral, caryophyllene, linalool, and terpinene. 1 It is known that d-limonene was found as the main chemical component of LO, which contributed to the strong scent and antibacterial potency against typical Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus durans, Enterococcus hirae, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis) and Gramnegative (Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, and Salmonella typhi) bacteria. [2][3][4] In addition, LO was also found to be active against Streptococcus bacteria, namely S. salivarius, S. mutans, S. sobrinus, S. mitis and S. sanguinis and Lactobacillus casei.…”