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Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang)
Joint Authors
Lee, Learn-Han
Yin, Wai-Fong
Chan, Kok-Gan
Tan, Loh Teng Hern
Chan, Chim Kei
Goh, Bey Hing
Abdul Kadir, Habsah
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-30, 30 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
30
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata Hook.
F.
& Thomson) is one of the plants that are exploited at a large scale for its essential oil which is an important raw material for the fragrance industry.
The essential oils extracted via steam distillation from the plant have been used mainly in cosmetic industry but also in food industry.
Traditionally, C.
odorata is used to treat malaria, stomach ailments, asthma, gout, and rheumatism.
The essential oils or ylang-ylang oil is used in aromatherapy and is believed to be effective in treating depression, high blood pressure, and anxiety.
Many phytochemical studies have identified the constituents present in the essential oils of C.
odorata.
A wide range of chemical compounds including monoterpene, sesquiterpenes, and phenylpropanoids have been isolated from this plant.
Recent studies have shown a wide variety of bioactivities exhibited by the essential oils and the extracts of C.
odorata including antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory, antivector, insect-repellent, antidiabetic, antifertility and antimelanogenesis activities.
Thus, the present review summarizes the information concerning the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of C.
odorata.
This review is aimed at demonstrating that C.
odorata not only is an important raw material for perfume industry but also considered as a prospective useful plant to agriculture and medicine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tan, Loh Teng Hern& Lee, Learn-Han& Yin, Wai-Fong& Chan, Chim Kei& Abdul Kadir, Habsah& Chan, Kok-Gan…[et al.]. 2015. Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-30.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063734
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tan, Loh Teng Hern…[et al.]. Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-30.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063734
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tan, Loh Teng Hern& Lee, Learn-Han& Yin, Wai-Fong& Chan, Chim Kei& Abdul Kadir, Habsah& Chan, Kok-Gan…[et al.]. Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivities of Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-30.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063734
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063734