Review article

Chemistry and Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Melaleuca L. Species

Luiz Claudio Almeida Barbosa ; Federal University of Viçosa, Chemistry Department, 36570-000 Viçosa, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Department of Chemistry, (ICEx), Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, CEP 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Cleber José Silva ; Federal University of São João Del-Rei, Campus de Sete Lagoas, 35701-970, Sete Lagoas-MG, Brazil
Róbson Ricardo Teixeira ; Federal University of Viçosa, Chemistry Department, 36570-000 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Renata Maria Strozi Alves Meira ; Federal University of Viçosa, Plant Biology Department, 36570-000, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Antônio Lelis Pinheiro ; Federal University of Viçosa, Forest Engineering Department, 36570-000, Viçosa, MG, Brazil

Abstract

Essential oils from species Melaleuca genus, especially M. alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel, have been widely used worldwide in various industries. This review is a contribution to Melaleuca knowledge and describes five important essential oil-producing species and two subspecies of Melaleuca in terms of their essential oil chemical composition, medicinal applications, and leaf morphoanatomy. Some relationships between essential oil composition of these species and important biological activities are presented. Useful parameters for the certification of the essential oils are also highlighted.

Keywords

Melaleuca; Myrtaceae; volatile oils; biological activities; leaf morphoanatomy

Hrčak ID:

99316

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/99316

Publication date:

27.3.2013.

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