Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Concentration Area-Tropical Botany, Federal Rural University of the Amazon and Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Av. Perimetral, 1901, Terra Firme, Belém 66077-830, PA, Brazil.
Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil.
Molecules. 2024 Jun 7;29(12):2720. doi: 10.3390/molecules29122720.
The present study provides a comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of essential oils from species of the genus and their applications. The compiled results highlight the chemical diversity and biological activities of these oils, emphasizing their potential importance for various therapeutic and industrial applications. The findings reveal that essential oils present a variety of bioactive compounds, such as monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which demonstrate antimicrobial activities against a range of microorganisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as yeasts. Furthermore, this study highlights the phytotoxic activity of these oils, indicating their potential for weed control. The results also point to the insecticidal potential of essential oils against a range of pests, showing their viability as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. Additionally, species of the genus have demonstrated promising hypoglycemic effects, suggesting their potential in diabetes treatment. This comprehensive synthesis represents a significant advancement in understanding essential oils, highlighting their chemical diversity and wide range of biological activities. However, the need for further research is emphasized to fully explore the therapeutic and industrial potential of these oils, including the identification of new compounds, understanding of their mechanisms of action, and evaluation of safety and efficacy in different contexts.
本研究对属种植物精油的化学成分及其应用进行了全面分析。综合结果突出了这些精油的化学多样性和生物活性，强调了它们在各种治疗和工业应用中的潜在重要性。研究结果表明，精油中存在多种具有生物活性的化合物，如单萜和倍半萜，对包括革兰氏阳性和革兰氏阴性细菌以及酵母在内的多种微生物具有抗菌活性。此外，本研究还强调了这些精油的植物毒性活性，表明它们在杂草控制方面具有潜力。研究结果还表明，精油对多种害虫具有杀虫潜力，表明它们作为合成农药的替代品具有可行性。此外，属种植物还表现出有希望的降血糖作用，提示它们在糖尿病治疗方面的潜力。本综述代表了对精油的理解的重大进展，突出了它们的化学多样性和广泛的生物活性。然而，需要强调的是，需要进一步研究以充分挖掘这些精油的治疗和工业潜力，包括鉴定新化合物、了解其作用机制以及在不同情况下评估安全性和疗效。
