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Essential oils from Leptospermums of the Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers Regions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Around the turn of this century, the oil yield and chemical composition of Australian Leptospermum species was analysed. Since that time, research has been focused on their use as phytomedicines. The oil yield and composition of essential oils from Australian Leptospermum species directly impacts their commercialisation for medicinal use.

Results

The essential oils from Leptospermum (L.) juniperinum, L. laevigatum, L. liversidgei, L. polygalifolium, L. semibaccatum, L. speciosum, L. trinervium and L. whitei have been examined from specimens in the Sunshine Coast (Queensland) and Northern Rivers (New South Wales) Regions. Both chemotypes of L. liversidgei were observed. However, only chemotype II of L. semibaccatum and chemotype I of L. trinervium were identified. The only subspecies observed of L. polygalifolium was L. polygalifolium wallum.

Conclusions

L. liversidgei chemotypes I and II have the potential for phytomedical use as antibacterial or anti-inflammatory agents. Chemotype I has the potential for use as an insect repellent and chemotype II may provide antifungal activity.

SUBMITTER: Windsor SA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3418194 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Essential oils from Leptospermums of the Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers Regions.

Windsor Sarah Alison Michelle SA Brooks Peter P

Chemistry Central journal 20120506 1

<h4>Background</h4>Around the turn of this century, the oil yield and chemical composition of Australian Leptospermum species was analysed. Since that time, research has been focused on their use as phytomedicines. The oil yield and composition of essential oils from Australian Leptospermum species directly impacts their commercialisation for medicinal use.<h4>Results</h4>The essential oils from Leptospermum (L.) juniperinum, L. laevigatum, L. liversidgei, L. polygalifolium, L. semibaccatum, L. ...[more]

PMID: 22559035

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Essential oils from Leptospermums of the Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers Regions.

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Essential oils from Leptospermums of the Sunshine Coast and Northern Rivers Regions.

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