Evaluation of the chemical composition of essential oils with respect to the maturity of flower heads of Arnica montana L. and Arnica chamissonis Less. cultivated for industry

Kowalski, Radosław; Sugier, Danuta; Sugier, Piotr; Kołodziej, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.07.029

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“…For revealing the similarities and relationships between the EO sample compositions, HCA, PCA and CA, commonly used in EO research fields, were performed using data matrix dimensions of 14 samples × 163 components. The HCA result dendrogram using Ward 's method is given in Fig.…”

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Chemical Compositions and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Petals of Three Wild Tree Peony Species and Eleven Cultivars

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Chemistry & Biodiversity

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The aim of this study was to investigate the essential oil (EO) compositions and antioxidant activities from petals of three wild tree peony species (Paeonia delavayi, P. lutea, and P. rockii) and eleven P. suffruticosa cultivars from different cultivar groups. The EOs yields varied from 0.63% to 1.25% (v/v) among samples when using supercritical CO extraction. One hundred and sixty-three components were detected by GC/MS; and among them, linalool oxide, (Z)-5-dodecen-1-yl acetate, nonadecane, (Z)-5-nonadecene, heneicosane, phytol, and linoleic acid ethyl ester were dominant. According to hierarchical cluster analysis, principal component analysis and correspondence analysis, P. lutea, P. delavayi, and 'High Noon' were clustered in a group described as having a refreshing herbal-like note due to high rates of phytol and linalool oxide. Notably, P. lutea and P. delavayi also had strong DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities. These results suggest that P. lutea and P. delavayi are the most promising candidates as useful sources of fragrances and natural antioxidants.

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Chemical Compositions and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Petals of Three Wild Tree Peony Species and Eleven Cultivars

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Niu

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“…Similar to A. montana [11,17,39], Arnica chamissonis is characterized by a high concentration of EOs, which are rich in molecules characterized by high biological activity, in comparison with other plant species from the family Asteraceae [65][66][67]. The concentration of oils in the A. chamissonis flower heads obtained from the L and S soils ranged from 0.151% to 0.180% and from 0.137% to 0.162%, respectively.…”

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Chemical Composition of Essential Oil from Flower Heads of Arnica Chamissonis Less. under a Nitrogen Impact

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Chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis Less.) is a valuable plant species used in the pharmaceutical industry due to the content of many pharmacologically active substances and the similarity of its chemical composition to that of Arnica montana—a medicinal plant commonly used in pharmacy and cosmetics. The similarity of the two plant species implies that chamisso arnica can be a pharmaceutical substitute for the mountain arnica, i.e., an endangered and endemic plant species in Europe. Chamisso arnica extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiradical activity and possesses high antioxidant properties that might be helpful in preventing or delaying the progress of free radical dependent diseases. The attributes of A. chamissonis are mainly related to the content and chemical composition of essential oil. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the chemical composition of essential oil derived from A. chamissonis flower heads under a nitrogen impact. The experiment was performed on experimental fields in mid-eastern Poland on two soil types (sandy and loamy soils). The nitrogen fertilizer was applied as ammonium sulfate (control, 30, 60, 90, and 120 kg N ha−1). Collection of flower heads was carried out in the full flowering phase, which was characterized by the highest content of essential oil. The chemical composition of essential oil was examined using GC-MS. Among the 75 ingredients of the volatile oil of chamisso arnica flower heads, alpha-pinene, cumene, p-cymene, germacrene D, spathulenol, decanal, caryophyllene oxide, beta-pinene, and benzene acetaldehyde were present at relatively high levels. Both the nitrogen application and the soil type had an effect on the oil concentration and the yield of the main constituents (alpha-pinene and germacrene D) with pharmacological value. Different levels of nitrogen application could be considered as a relevant way to modify the chemical composition and to increase the essential oil production.

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“…6). Arnica is a valuable medical plant, which contains the following compounds: flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, polysaccharides, carotenoids, tannins, phenolic acids, and essential oils [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33]. Therefore, these macroelements can influence not only the flower head production, but also the accumulation and quality of bioactive constituents in the plant.…”

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“…Additionally, arnica introduces a pool of genes that are very valuable to humans [24], as well as various valuable chemotypes. This plant, which is rich in secondary metabolites [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33], is commonly used in pharmacy, homeopathy, and cosmetics [34,35]. Moreover, arnica is a source of research material.…”

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Evaluation of species inter-relations and soil conditions in Arnica montana L. habitats: a step towards active protection of endangered and high-valued medicinal plant species in NE Poland

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<em>Arnica montana</em> L. is a critically endangered and highly valued medicinal plant species in Europe. We show the inter-relationships between arnica and accompanying plant species, as well as soil factors, that promote the persistence of the studied forest arnica populations in terms of active protection of this species in the northeast region of Europe. The population characteristics and plant species composition were assessed during a field study. Additionally, soil samples were taken and analyzed to assess variation in soil conditions in the habitats of arnica populations. Correlations between population characteristics and soil properties were highlighted. The forest habitats of arnica presented in this study differ from those described in other European mountain and submountain areas. The sandy and very poor soils are characterized by a very low content of macro- and microelements, and a strong acid reaction. The positive correlation between population characteristics and Ca and K indicates an important role of these macroelements in flower head production. Acidity, K, Ca, the sum of exchangeable bases, and base saturation play crucial roles in the persistence of arnica populations in pine forests. The level of acidity and its consequences result from soil-forming processes and climatic conditions rather than air pollution. When planning active protection scenarios, special attention should be paid to the frequency and cover of <em>Vaccinium myrtillus</em>, which can act as a competitor in forest habitats. Assessment of soil conditions that favor the persistence of the studied arnica populations and species relationships is important for improving knowledge of the ecology of the species and for the active protection of endangered plant species.

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Evaluation of the chemical composition of essential oils with respect to the maturity of flower heads of Arnica montana L. and Arnica chamissonis Less. cultivated for industry

Cited by 26 publications

References 50 publications

Chemical Compositions and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Petals of Three Wild Tree Peony Species and Eleven Cultivars

Chemical Compositions and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oils Extracted from the Petals of Three Wild Tree Peony Species and Eleven Cultivars

Chemical Composition of Essential Oil from Flower Heads of Arnica Chamissonis Less. under a Nitrogen Impact

Evaluation of species inter-relations and soil conditions in Arnica montana L. habitats: a step towards active protection of endangered and high-valued medicinal plant species in NE Poland

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