Insights into Eucalyptus genus chemical constituents, biological activities and health-promoting effects

Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: Trends in Food Science & TechnologyAuthor(s): Bahare Salehi, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Cristina Quispe, Henrry Llaique, Michael Villalobos, Antonella Smeriglio, Domenico Trombetta, Shahira M. Ezzat, Mohamed A. Salem, Ahmed M. Zayed, Carla Marina Salgado Castillo, Simin Emamzadeh Yazdi, Surjit Sen, Krishnendu Acharya, Farukh Sharopov, Natália MartinsAbstractBackgroundEucalyptus genus members have received a great interest worldwide for their antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and insect-repellent properties for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and furniture purposes. Indeed, the application of Eucalyptus essential oil in cosmetic and personal hygiene products is gradually increasing. Also, it has been widely used in the traditional medicine for centuries, in the treatment of respiratory diseases, common cold, influenza, and sinus congestion.Scope and approachThis review addressed botanical and ethnopharmacological aspects of Eucalyptus plants, as also its in vitro and in vivo pharmacological activities, and current insights with regards to clinical efficacy and safety.Key findings and conclusionsEucalyptol (1,8-cineole) is the main component present in Eucalyptus oils. According to the previously reported uses of Eucalyptus oils and extracts, there is urgently required further in vivo studies with the distinct Eucalyptus constituents to reveal the secrets beyond the traditional uses for treatment of ...
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research