Biological Activities of Essential Oils

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Dr. Jesús Palá-Paúl, Departamento de Biodiversidad, Ecología y Evolución, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain

Summary

Most of the plants, especially the aromatic and medicinal ones have essential oils. These compounds have been widely studied not only to know the chemical composition but also their biological activities. (EOs) have for a long time been recognized to possess several different biological activities.

With this special issue, we want to contribute to the knowledge of these secondary plant metabolites and their activities that will be useful for science, pharmaceutical industry and the population.

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essential oils, biological activities, natural products, metabolites, medicinal plants, volatiles, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal

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Aphicidal and Antimicrobial Activities of Salvia rosmarinus Essential Oil and Its Major Compound, 1,8-Cineole
Ghizlane Houzi, Aimad Allali, Amine Elbouzidi, Mohamed Taibi, Mohamed Chebaibi, Ben Khada Zineb, Ramzi A. Mothana, Mohammed F. Hawwal, Rachid Flouchi, Abdeslam Asehraou, Amal Lahkimi, Soad Khal-Layoun
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1239-1251, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063021
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biological Activities of Essential Oils)
Abstract This work uses GC-MS to analyze the bioactive compounds of Salvia rosmarinus essential oils (SREO) and evaluates their antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal effects, as well as the major component, 1,8-cineole. Chemical analysis identified 16 compounds accounting for 99.19% of the oil’s total content, with 1,8-cineole (33.17%), camphor (16.53%), α-pinene (14.46%), and camphene (8.14%) as the major constituents. Antimicrobial activities were assessed against pathogenic strains using minimal inhibit concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assays. SREO exhibited a minimum MIC of 0.128% against P. aeruginosa, while 1,8-cineole showed a minimum MIC of 2.06% against the same strain,… More >

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Optimization of Extraction, Compositional Analysis and Biological Activities of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi Essential Oil
Longgang Wang, Xiangxun Zhuansun, Yao Li, Qili Yao, Qi Liu, Huijing Lin
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 441-454, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061720
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biological Activities of Essential Oils)
Abstract Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (FLL) refers to the dried mature fruit of Ligustrum lucidum Ait., a species from the Oleaceae family, widely distributed across East Asia and India. This study aimed to optimize the extraction process for Fructus Ligustri Lucidi essential oil (FLLO) to develop an efficient and practical extraction method. Additionally, the chemical composition of FLLO was analyzed, and its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities were evaluated. FLLO was extracted using supercritical CO₂ extraction, and response surface methodology was applied to optimize the extraction parameters: pressure of 16 MPa, temperature of 40°C, and extraction time of 40… More >
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GC-MS Profiling, In Vitro and In Silico Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Origanum elongatum Essential Oil: Novel Source against Phytopathogenic Bacteria
Amine Batbat, Mohamed El Fadili, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Amine Elbouzidi, Chaymae Hmimen, Hiba Yahyaoui, Samir Jeddi, Abdellatif Benbouazza, Kawtar Fikri-Benbrahim, Mohamed Addi, Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli, Khaoula Habbadi, Hassane Greche
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 481-501, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059841
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biological Activities of Essential Oils)
Abstract This study highlights the regulatory potential antibacterial and antiradical of Origanum elongatum essential oil (EO), an endemic medicinal plant of Morocco used for its various properties. The chemical composition of the EO was characterized using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity against different agricultural phytopathogens was determined by disc diffusion and microatmosphere methods, as well as by the determination of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), while the antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH and FRAP assays. To complement the experimental analyses, a molecular docking approach was used to predict and elucidate… More >

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Thymus serpyllum L. Essential Oil: Phytochemistry and in Vitro and in Silico Screening of Its Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Amine Elbouzidi, Naglaa S. Ashmawy, Amine Batbat, Emad M. Abdallah, Wafa Laaboudi, Mohammed Aladhadh, Fahad M. Alshabrmi, Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser, Mohamed Addi, Naoufal El Hachlafi
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 209-227, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.060438
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biological Activities of Essential Oils)
Abstract Thymus serpyllum L., often known as wild thyme, has been used since ancient times due to its multifaceted culinary and medicinal attributes. It is usually utilized in folk medicine to manage different health issues. This work aimed to investigate the chemical composition and biological characteristics of T. serpyllum essential oil (EO), including its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Moreover, we have prompted an in-silico simulation to reveal the underlying mode of action of these properties. The chemical characterization of T. serpyllum (EO) by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) indicated sabinene (17.33%), terpinen-4-ol (11.73%), phellandral (13.18%), and thymol (10.54%) as main… More >

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Encapsulation of Clove Oil Nanoemlusion in Chitosan-Based Nano-Composite: In Vitro and in Vivo Antifungal Activity against Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii
Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail, Eman Said Elshewy, Isra H. Ali, Naglaa Abd Elbaki Sallam Muhanna, Eman Yehia Khafagi
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2787-2811, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.057518
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Biological Activities of Essential Oils)
Abstract Rhizoctonia solani Kühn and Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. are the primary soil-borne plant diseases responsible for significant reductions in global crop yields. The primary goal of this study was to investigate the antifungal potentials of clove essential oil (CEO), nanoemulsion form (CEONE) and chitosan/nanoemulsion nanocomposite (CS/CEONE) against R. solani and S. rolfsii through in vitro and in vivo trials. Both CEONE and CS/CEONE were prepared and investigated for their physical chemical and morphological characterization. The poisoned medium method was utilized to evaluate the inhibitory effects of CEO, CEONE and CS/CEONE on the mycelial growth and enzymatic activity of R. solani and S. rolfsii. The… More >

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