Composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Anisochilus carnosus (Linn. fil.) Benth., a Tamil plant acclimatized in Sicily

The essential oil from aerial parts of Anisochilus carnosus (Linn. fil.) Benth. (Lamiaceae) was obtained by hydrodistillation. The oil content was 0.13% (v/w), on a fresh weight basis. The oil composition was analysed by GC and GC–MS and 28 compounds were identified, accounting for 94.3% of the oil. C...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2003-05, Vol.18 (3), p.202-204
Main Authors: Senatore, Felice, Lentini, Francesca, Venza, Francesca, Bruno, Maurizio, Napolitano, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anisochilus carnosus (Linn. fil.) Bentham
antibacterial activity
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
camphor
carvacrol
Chemical industry and chemicals
essential oil composition
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
General pharmacology
Lamiaceae
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
α-cis-bergamotene
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Summary:The essential oil from aerial parts of Anisochilus carnosus (Linn. fil.) Benth. (Lamiaceae) was obtained by hydrodistillation. The oil content was 0.13% (v/w), on a fresh weight basis. The oil composition was analysed by GC and GC–MS and 28 compounds were identified, accounting for 94.3% of the oil. Carvacrol (27.9%), camphor (14.1%) and α‐cis‐bergamotene (10.2%) were the most abundant components. The oil is active against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1183