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The Volatile Phytochemistry of Monarda Species Growing in South Alabama.

Authors :
Lawson SK
Satyal P
Setzer WN
Source :
Plants (Basel, Switzerland) [Plants (Basel)] 2021 Mar 04; Vol. 10 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 04.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The genus Monarda (family Lamiaceae) contains 22 species of which three are native to southern Alabama, M. citriodora , M. fistulosa , and M. punctata . Several species of Monarda have been used in traditional medicines of Native Americans, and this present study is part of an ongoing project to add to our understanding of Native American pharmacopeia. Plant material from M. citriodora, M. fistulosa , and M. punctata was collected in south Alabama and the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation. The essential oils were analyzed by gas chromatographic techniques to determine the chemical compositions as well as enantiomeric distributions. The compounds thymol, carvacrol, p -cymene, and their derivatives were the primary terpenoid components found in the essential oils. The known biological activities of these compounds are consistent with the traditional uses of Monarda species to treat wounds, skin infections, colds, and fevers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2223-7747
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33806521
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10030482