Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of Myrtus communis L. essential oil
Other Title(s)
Composition chimique et activite anti-inflammatoire de l'huile essentielle de l'espece Myrtus communis L.
Author
Source
Algerian Journal of Arid Environment
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.73-82, 10 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this study is to evaluate the chemical composition and the anti-inflammatory activity of the common myrtle essential oil (Myrtus communis L.).
The essential oil composition of Myrtus communis L.
extracted by steam distillation, was characterized by a high oxygenated monoterpene fraction (80.9%).
The major components were myrtenyl acetate (38.7%), 1.8-cineole (12.7%), α-pinene (13.7%) and linalool (7.00%).
For the anti-inflammatory essay, five different groups were established and the essential oil was administered orally in three different doses.
The common myrtle essential oil (100 mg/kg) was able to significantly reduce the paw edema with a comparable effect to that observed with Diclofenac (positive control).
This is the first report to demonstrate a significant anti-inflammatory activity of Algerian common myrtle essential oil
Abstract FRE
L’objectif de cette étude consiste à évaluer la composition chimique et l'activité anti-inflammatoire de l'huile essentielle de myrte commun (Myrtus communis L.).
La composition de l'huile essentielle de Myrtus communis L.
extraite par distillation à la vapeur, a été caractérisée par une fraction élevée de monoterpènes oxygénés (80,9%).
Les principaux composants sont l'acétate de myrtényle (38,7%), 1,8-cinéole (12,7%), α-pinène (13,7%) et le linalool (7,00%).
Pour le test anti-inflammatoire, cinq groupes différents ont été mis en place et l'huile essentielle a été administrée par voie orale en trois doses différentes.
L'huile essentielle de myrte commun (100 mg / kg) a été en mesure de réduire significativement l'oedème de la patte avec un effet comparable à celle observée avec le Diclofénac (contrôle positif).
Ce rapport est le premier à démontrer une activité anti-inflammatoire significative d'huile essentielle de myrte commun algérien
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tuaibia, Maryam. 2016. Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of Myrtus communis L. essential oil. Algerian Journal of Arid Environment،Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.73-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-757990
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tuaibia, Maryam. Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of Myrtus communis L. essential oil. Algerian Journal of Arid Environment Vol. 6, no. 2 (Dec. 2016), pp.73-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-757990
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tuaibia, Maryam. Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of Myrtus communis L. essential oil. Algerian Journal of Arid Environment. 2016. Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.73-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-757990
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 79-82
Record ID
BIM-757990
