Hydrolates from lavender (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i>) – their chemical composition as well as aromatic, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

Prusinowska, Renata; Śmigielski, Krzysztof; Stobiecka, Agnieszka; Kunicka-Styczyńska, Alina

doi:10.1080/14786419.2015.1016939

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“…EO of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has long been used in folk medicine, cosmetics and aromatherapy [43,44]. Several studies confirmed that LO is useful in the treatment of skin ulcers [45], lesions [46] and burns, thanks to its analgesic and anti-microbial properties [23]. Antibacterial effects of LO were proved against MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) [47], Propionibacterium acnes [48] and Candida albicans [49].…”

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“…Majority of results concerning the effects of lavender in different model systems was obtained with lavender oil or with some of the major components of L. angustifolia. Lavender essential oil, volatile aromatic oily liquid isolated from Lavandula plants, possesses many therapeutic properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory [22], antimicrobial [23], antiplatelet and antithrombotic [24], antimutagenic [25] and chemopreventive [26] activities. Lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and massage.…”

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Antioxidant potential of essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia in in vitro and ex vivo cultured liver cells

Kozics¹,

Srančíková²,

Sedláčková³

et al. 2017

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Lavender is a commonly used herb in traditional medicine in Asia and Europe. It has been reported to be an effective medical plant in treating inflammation, depression and stress, thanks to its sedative and anxiolytic action, thrombotic, and antimicrobial properties. In the present study we investigated the protective effects of essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia (LO) against hydrogen peroxide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide -induced DNA damage. Also the effects of LO on the levels of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants (SOD-superoxide dismutase, GPx-glutathione peroxidase, GSH-glutathione) were evaluated in in vitro (human hepatoma cell line HepG2) and in ex vivo (freshly isolated rat hepatocytes) systems. The results showed that the oxidant-induced DNA lesions were significantly reduced in both systems pre-treated with the Lavandula angustifolia. The observed DNA-protective activity could be explained by both elevation of GPx activity in cells pre-treated with LO and antioxidant activity of LO.

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Antioxidant potential of essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia in in vitro and ex vivo cultured liver cells

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Srančíková²,

Sedláčková³

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“…In addition, L. latifolia has demonstrated significant antioxidant properties, attributing this activity to the rosmarinic acid and apigenin components present in the hydrosol [97]. However, a recent study has demonstrated that the antioxidant activity of L. angustifolia hydrolates is significantly lower than that of the essential oil, due to the low content of volatile organic compounds in the hydrolate [98]. Still, it is clear that lavender hydrosols generated by the distillation industry could, in fact, be valorized and utilized as a natural source of antioxidants.…”

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Lavandula Essential Oils: A Current Review of Applications in Medicinal, Food, and Cosmetic Industries of Lavender

Wells

Truong

Adal

et al. 2018

Natural Product Communications

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The global essential oil market has been steadily increasing in size over the past few years, and is estimated to reach ca. $7.5 billion USD per annum by 2018. Lavenders (Lavandula; Lamiaceae) contribute significantly to this market, yielding ca. 1500 tons of essential oils which are primarily used in cosmetics, personal care products, and medicines. Recent literature indicates that these oils may also have applications in food preservation and pest control, among others. The medicinal and pharmaceutical properties of lavenders are chiefly due their essential oils, in particular the major essential oil constituents linalool and linalyl acetate, although certain activities have been attributed to the phenolic compounds. In addition, there is evidence that the major and minor essential oil constituents act synergistically to provide various biological effects. A substantial amount of current research focuses on evaluating the biological activities of lavender essential oils for potential use in traditional and complementary medicine, food systems, cosmetic and fragrance formulations, and insect control products. This review examines recent progress in these areas, and highlights the current and future implications for these economically and medicinally valuable plants.

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“…Hydrolates are complex mixtures containing traces of related EOs, and many water-soluble components. They are easy and inexpensive to produce and less toxic than their corresponding EOs [13,14]. Hydrolates are used in the aqueous phase in the manufacture of lotions, and creams and soaps, or independently as tonics and air fresheners, as well as in the food industries.…”

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Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of the hydrolate of Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Reichenb. fil. (Lamiaceae) alone and in combination with antimicrobial agents

Marino

Nostro

Mandras

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background: Hydrolates, complex mixtures containing traces of essential oils (EOs), are inexpensive, easy to make and less toxic than their corresponding EOs. The antibacterial and antifungal activity of the hydrolate of Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Reichenb. fil. (Lamiaceae) alone and in combination with antimicrobial drugs, such as tetracycline and itraconazole, were evaluated. Methods: The chemical composition was analysed by gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Standard methods were performed to evaluate the susceptibility of some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and Candida spp. to the hydrolate, in comparison with its EO. The hydrolate mechanism of action was assayed by propidium iodide and MitoTracker staining. Checkerboard tests were carried out for combinations studies. Results: GC-MS identified 0.14% (v/v) of total EO content into hydrolate and carvacrol as a dominant component. The hydrolate showed a good antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts. It exhibited a synergistic effect with itraconazole against Candida krusei, and an additive effect with tetracycline against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Hydrolate changed the membranes permeability of bacteria and yeasts and altered mitochondrial function of yeasts. Conclusions: Our study extends the knowledge by exploiting non-conventional antimicrobial agents to fight the emergence of antibiotic resistance.

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Hydrolates from lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – their chemical composition as well as aromatic, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

Cited by 63 publications

References 13 publications

Antioxidant potential of essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia in in vitro and ex vivo cultured liver cells

Antioxidant potential of essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia in in vitro and ex vivo cultured liver cells

Lavandula Essential Oils: A Current Review of Applications in Medicinal, Food, and Cosmetic Industries of Lavender

Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of the hydrolate of Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Reichenb. fil. (Lamiaceae) alone and in combination with antimicrobial agents

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