Chemical variability and biological activities of eucalyptus spp. essential oils
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
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Many plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as nessential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in Nature and have been utilized by mankind for different purposes, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, aromatherapy, and food flavorants. There are more than 3000 EOs reported in the literature, with approximately 300 in commercial use, including the EOs from Eucalyptus species. Most EOs from Eucalyptus species are rich in monoterpenes and many have found applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food flavorants, and perfumes. Such applications are related to their diverse biological and organoleptic properties. In this study, we review the latest information concerning the chemical composition and biological activities of EOs from different species of Eucalyptus. Among the 900 species and subspecies of the Eucalyptus genus, we examined 68 species. The studies associated with these species were conducted in 27 countries. We have focused on the antimicrobial, acaricidal, insecticidal and herbicidal activities, hoping that such information will contribute to the development of research in this field. It is also intended that the information described in this study can be useful in the rationalization of the use of Eucalyptus EOs as components for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications as well as food preservatives and flavorants.
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Óleos essenciais, Eucalipto, Produtos naturais, Inseticidas vegetais, Composição química
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Essential oils, Monoterpenes, Insecticidal activity, Antimicrobial activity, Acaricidal activity, Herbicidal activity, Eucalyptus, 1,8- cineole
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https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/12/1671