A Review of Genetic Taxonomy, Biomolecules Chemistry and Bioactivities of Citrus hystrix DC

Physico-Chemical Profile of Essential oil of Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix DC) Grown in An Giang Province, Vietnam

“…Fig. 2 compared different compositions of kaffir lime peel oil in different countries [23]. There are four main compounds in kaffir lime peel oil including limonene, sabinene, α-pinene, and citronellal.…”

“…D-limonene is one of the significant constituents of kaffir lime, which prevents carcinogenic properties and is cancer chemopreventive [14]. Kaffir lime oil plays a vital role in the aromatherapy and cosmetic applications due to its antimicrobial activities [15]. Thirty-eight components were classified in the essential leaf oil of kaffir lime occupying 89 % of the total oil [16].…”

Techniques for essential oil extraction from kaffir lime and its application in health care products—A review

“…The active compounds present in the food are responsible for providing positive effect on health by decreasing the risk of certain diseases and improving the immune response 7 . Chemical analysis reported that C hystrix DC is rich in bioactive molecules such as phenolic compounds, α‐tocopherol, polymethoxyflavones, essential oils, limonoids, flavanones, dietary fiber, glycerolipids, and coumarins 5,8,9 which plays an important role in preventing diseases and improving the well‐being of the individual 10 . Essential oil from kaffir lime is a concentrated aromatic hydrophobic liquid with a complex mixture of volatile and semi‐volatile compounds, with a strong odor, rarely colored, soluble in organic solvents, and insoluble in water.…”

“…Essential oil from kaffir lime is a concentrated aromatic hydrophobic liquid with a complex mixture of volatile and semi‐volatile compounds, with a strong odor, rarely colored, soluble in organic solvents, and insoluble in water. They comprise volatile compounds of terpenoid and non‐terpenoid origin, synthesized through different biosynthetic routes and with distinct primary metabolic precursors 9,11 . They are a unique source of natural products with a wide range of application in food, agricultural, cosmetic, sanitary, and pharmaceutical industries due to consumer's interest in ingredients from natural sources 12 .…”

“…They are a unique source of natural products with a wide range of application in food, agricultural, cosmetic, sanitary, and pharmaceutical industries due to consumer's interest in ingredients from natural sources 12 . Limonene, a monoterpene hydrocarbon, and sabinene are the two major compounds in the essential oil from the peels whereas citronellal, citronellol, and limonene were the major compounds from the fresh leaves of kaffir lime 9 . It has a distinctive lemon fragrance and has been used in Asian dishes as a spice, traditional medicines and in perfumery due to its bioactive compounds like citronellal, citronellol, limonene, and sabinene that are useful in promoting health and fighting diseases 13 .…”