Chemical composition of the essential oil of Moluccella spinosa L. (Lamiaceae) collected wild in Sicily and its activity on microorganisms affecting historical textiles
- Autori: Casiglia, S.; Ben Jemia, M.; Riccobono, L.; Bruno, M.; Scandolera, E.; Senatore, F.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2015
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: antibacterial and antifungal activity; caryophyllene oxide; Lamiaceae; Moluccella spinosa; volatile components; α-pinene; β-caryophyllene; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antifungal Agents; Lamiaceae; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Monoterpenes; Oils, Volatile; Plant Components, Aerial; Plant Oils; Sesquiterpenes; Sicily; Textiles; Plant Science; Biochemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Medicine (all)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/253276
Abstract
In this study the chemical composition of the essential oil from aerial parts of Moluccella spinosa L. collected in Sicily was evaluated by GC and GC-MS. The main components of M. spinosa L. were α-pinene (26.6%), caryophyllene oxide (16.8%) and β-caryophyllene (8.6%). A comparison with other studied oils of genus Moluccella is made. Antibacterial and antifungal activities against some microorganisms infesting historical textiles were also determined.