Composition variation in essential oils of Artemisia nilagirica and Artemisia capillaris, growing in India

Abstract

: The present study was aimed to find out the chemical constituents of essential oils of Artemisia nilagirica (Clarke) Pamp. and Artemisia capillaris Thunb. of Asteraceae family, growing in Garhwal region of India. The essential oils were obtained by hydro-distillation and subjected to detailed GC-MS analysis in order to determine the variation in their volatile constituents. While comparing the common constituents in both of the species, the remarkable variation was observed and it was 6. 03, 3.251, 2.093, 33.73, 7.573, 15.041 and 8.00% for transcaryophyllene, DL-limonene, á-pinene, á-thujone, â-myrcene, â-ocimene and â-thujone, respectively.

Phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of the genus artemisia

“…A. nilagirica has confirmed to have ayurvedic as well as homeopathic remedial properties (Uniyal et al 1985 ). The juice of leaflets of this plant has been used for the treatments of intestinal worms, threatened abortion, vomiting, and rheumatism (Badoni et al 2010 ; Panda et al 2018 ; Hijazi and Salhab 2010 ). Besides this, the genus artemisia species mentioned in traditional pharmacopeias of different ethnic groups.…”

Amelioration of Mugwort on the Obesity and Dyslipidemia Induced by High-Fat Diet

“…Artemisia capillaris has been reported to be involved in the down-regulation of microRNA-122 induced fatty acid synthase in vitro and in vitro systems, thereby reducing plasma levels of triglyceride, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol [18]. In addition, artemisia capillaris Thumberg essential oil components possessing coumarin, β-citronellol, 1,8-cineole, camphor, linalool, α-pinene, β-pinene, thymol, and myrcene could be used to treat jaundice and eczema [19]. Because these components can successfully stimulate secretion of bile, they have been used to treat inflammation and hepatitis [20].…”