The essential oil of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss

Abstract

The essential oil from herb of Ducrosia anethifolia (DC.) Boiss., growing wild in Iran, was investigated by LSC, GLC and GC-MS. The oil consisted mainly of aliphatic compounds. alpha-Pinene, myrcene and limonene were main components of the hydrocarbons present in the oil, while n-decanal, n-dodecanal, n-decanol, trans-2-dodecenal, and cis-chrysanthenyl acetate were the major oxygen-containing constituents. The oil and the main oxygen-containing aliphatic components showed a remarkable antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria, a yeast, and some dermatophytes.

Shelf‐life enhancement of whole rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) treated with Reshgak ice coverage

“…These elements showed antimicrobial activity against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus , including methicillin‐resistant (MRSA) and methicillin susceptible of S. aureus (MSSA). Other research proved that the main oxygen‐containing aliphatic components of the RO have a remarkable antimicrobial activity against gram‐positive bacteria, yeast, and some dermatophytes (Janssen et al., ).…”

“…Possibly these results are related to the bioactive compound such as polyphenolic components of the essential oil, namely flavonoids (Negi, 2012). According to previous results published by Mahboudi and Feizabadi (2009) (Janssen et al, 1984).…”

Acetoxychavicol Acetate, an Antifungal Component ofAlpinia galanga1

“…a-Pinene, 1-pinene and limonene were applied after purification by preparative OC; a-tcrpineol was applied in ethanol (50% giv), and terpinen-4-ol and 1,8-cineole as such. Details concerning the method have been published elsewhere (18,19).…”

Evaluation of antianxiety and sedative effects of essential oil of Ducrosia anethifolia in mice

“…Phytochemical studies on D. anethifolia reveal that aliphatic aldehydes and other monoterpene hydrocarbons in its essential oil, and coumarins such as pangelin are the main components of the aerial parts 6,8-10. A few reports on the analysis of the essential oil of other Ducrosia species have been published, and these species contain some similar biologically active compounds 7,11-12.…”