Chemical composition and biological activities of the essential oils of Salvia canariensis

Comparative studies of the chemical composition of steam-distilled essential oils from cultivated Salvia canariensis, collected at different seasons of the year, were studied. The essential oils were analysed by gas chomatography-mass spectrometry the major components were bornyl acetate (17.8-28.6%), β-caryophyllene (12.7-30.2%), α-pinene (4.6-9.5%) and viridiflorol (13.9-17.3%) in all samples. The essential oils were evaluated for antimicrobial and cytostatic activities and enzymatic inhibitions of xanthine oxidase, β-glucosidase and β-glucuronidase. Concerning the antimicrobial and cytotoxic tests, the oils showed interesting activities towards different Gram-positive bacteria (MIC 45-35 μg/ml), but had no effect against eukaryotic cells. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Main Authors:	García Vallejo, M. C., Moujir, L., Burillo, J., León Guerra, L., González, M., Díaz Peñate, R., San Andrés, L., Gutiérrez Luis, J., López Blanco, F., Ruiz de Galarreta, C. M.
Format:	journal article biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	2006
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12792/5115
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