An overview of the chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from Alpinia genus (Zingiberaceae). Issue 60 (23rd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van, Hong Thien; Thang, Tran Dinh; Luu, Thao Nguyen; Doan, Van Dat
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 11:Issue 60(2021)
• Page Start: 37767
• Page End: 37783
• Publication Date: 2021-11-23
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07370b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : Alpinia Roxb. is the largest genus of the Zingiberaceae family. Abstract : Alpinia Roxb. is the largest genus of the Zingiberaceae family. A large number of Alpinia species has been used as food and traditional medicines. Alpinia essential oils have been studied for their chemical profiles, in which 1, 8-cineole, β-pinene, α-pinene, β-myrcene, camphor, γ-terpinene, p -cymene, geraniol, α-fenchyl acetate, ocimene, methyl cinnamate, and β-caryophyllene have been found to be the major compounds. Essential oils isolated from Alpinia plants have been reported to have antimicrobial, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, tyrosinase inhibitory, insecticidal, and larvicidal activities and slimming aromatherapy. In this review, the comprehensive information regarding the volatile components of various Alpinia plants, the bioactivities of Alpinia essential oils and their major compounds are provided.