Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf essential oil

The essential oil obtained from the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa was analyzed by GC and GC–MS. α-Terpinyl acetate, sabinene, isobornyl acetate and limonene were found to be the major components. The oil showed relatively strong antibacterial activities against Gram (+) bacteria and some fungi.

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Published in:Fitoterapia 2007-02, Vol.78 (2), p.149-152
Main Authors: Yang, Jae-Kyung, Choi, Myung-Suk, Seo, Weon-Taek, Rinker, Danny Lee, Han, Sang Woo, Cheong, Gang-Won
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - chemistry
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Antifungal Agents - administration & dosage
Antifungal Agents - chemistry
Antifungal Agents - pharmacology
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Antimicrobial activity
Biological and medical sciences
Candida - drug effects
Chamaecyparis
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Essential oil
General pharmacology
Gram-Positive Bacteria - drug effects
Humans
Medical sciences
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Mitosporic Fungi - drug effects
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phytotherapy
Plant Leaves
Plant Oils - administration & dosage
Plant Oils - chemistry
Plant Oils - pharmacology
Plant Oils - therapeutic use
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - drug effects
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Summary:The essential oil obtained from the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa was analyzed by GC and GC–MS. α-Terpinyl acetate, sabinene, isobornyl acetate and limonene were found to be the major components. The oil showed relatively strong antibacterial activities against Gram (+) bacteria and some fungi.
ISSN:0367-326X
DOI:10.1016/j.fitote.2006.09.026