Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods

The current study focuses on the chemical composition and biological properties of the hydro-distilled essential oil from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves, including its antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Three distinct drying techniques (sun drying, shade drying, and oven...

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Main Authors: Saleem, Misbah, Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf, Qadir, Rahman, Saba, Iram, Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur, Paracha, Rizwan Nasir, Ahmad, Nazir, Riaz, Muhammad, Anwar, Farooq
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Published: Har Krishan Bhalla and Sons 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108464/
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author Saleem, Misbah
Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf
Qadir, Rahman
Saba, Iram
Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur
Paracha, Rizwan Nasir
Ahmad, Nazir
Riaz, Muhammad
Anwar, Farooq
author_facet Saleem, Misbah
Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf
Qadir, Rahman
Saba, Iram
Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur
Paracha, Rizwan Nasir
Ahmad, Nazir
Riaz, Muhammad
Anwar, Farooq
author_sort Saleem, Misbah
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description The current study focuses on the chemical composition and biological properties of the hydro-distilled essential oil from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves, including its antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Three distinct drying techniques (sun drying, shade drying, and oven drying) were used to dry the plant leaves. The yield of essential oils from E. camaldulensis leaves (ELEOs) ranged from 1.0% (shade-dried sample) to 2.25% (sun-dried sample). The strongest antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis was seen in the essential oil from shade-dried leaves, which also had notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. The shade-dried variant, which was followed by the sun-dried and oven-dried variants, had the highest total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), and DPPH scavenging potential. These values were 54.07, 38.95, 16.86 (GAE mg/100g for TPC), 66.43, 29.09, 3.76 (CE mg/100g for TFC), and 66.58, 54.56, 24. 25 (IC50 μg/mL for DPPH scavenging). The shade-dried ELEOs, among others, with paw diameters of 0.739, 1.133, and 1.143 mm at 0, 30, and 60 min, respectively, showed the strongest inhibition of anti-inflammatory activity. According to GC-MS analysis, 1,8-cineole (28.08-42.70%), terpinol (11.19-19.28%), terpen-4-ol (9.74-12.33%), and β-pinene (7.89-9.51%) were the prominent components found in the evaluated ELEOs, followed by p-cymene (4.96-5.92%). The volatile profile and biological activity of ELEOs show wide variations in this study depending on the drying technique. Overall, these findings encourage peel samples to be dried at room temperature in order to gain maximal nutritional and nutraceutical benefits of this under-utilized agro-waste.
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spelling upm-1084642025-01-14T02:17:57Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108464/ Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods Saleem, Misbah Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf Qadir, Rahman Saba, Iram Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur Paracha, Rizwan Nasir Ahmad, Nazir Riaz, Muhammad Anwar, Farooq The current study focuses on the chemical composition and biological properties of the hydro-distilled essential oil from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves, including its antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Three distinct drying techniques (sun drying, shade drying, and oven drying) were used to dry the plant leaves. The yield of essential oils from E. camaldulensis leaves (ELEOs) ranged from 1.0% (shade-dried sample) to 2.25% (sun-dried sample). The strongest antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis was seen in the essential oil from shade-dried leaves, which also had notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. The shade-dried variant, which was followed by the sun-dried and oven-dried variants, had the highest total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), and DPPH scavenging potential. These values were 54.07, 38.95, 16.86 (GAE mg/100g for TPC), 66.43, 29.09, 3.76 (CE mg/100g for TFC), and 66.58, 54.56, 24. 25 (IC50 μg/mL for DPPH scavenging). The shade-dried ELEOs, among others, with paw diameters of 0.739, 1.133, and 1.143 mm at 0, 30, and 60 min, respectively, showed the strongest inhibition of anti-inflammatory activity. According to GC-MS analysis, 1,8-cineole (28.08-42.70%), terpinol (11.19-19.28%), terpen-4-ol (9.74-12.33%), and β-pinene (7.89-9.51%) were the prominent components found in the evaluated ELEOs, followed by p-cymene (4.96-5.92%). The volatile profile and biological activity of ELEOs show wide variations in this study depending on the drying technique. Overall, these findings encourage peel samples to be dried at room temperature in order to gain maximal nutritional and nutraceutical benefits of this under-utilized agro-waste. Har Krishan Bhalla and Sons 2023 Article PeerReviewed Saleem, Misbah and Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf and Qadir, Rahman and Saba, Iram and Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur and Paracha, Rizwan Nasir and Ahmad, Nazir and Riaz, Muhammad and Anwar, Farooq (2023) Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods. Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 26 (5). pp. 1266-1277. ISSN 0972-060X; eISSN: 0972-060X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0972060X.2023.2284344 10.1080/0972060x.2023.2284344
spellingShingle Saleem, Misbah
Shaheen, Muhammad Ashraf
Qadir, Rahman
Saba, Iram
Rehman, Muhammad Misbah ur
Paracha, Rizwan Nasir
Ahmad, Nazir
Riaz, Muhammad
Anwar, Farooq
Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title_full Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title_fullStr Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title_full_unstemmed Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title_short Variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
title_sort variations in the composition and biochemical attributes of eucalyptus camaldulensis l. leaves essential oil as function of drying methods
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108464/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108464/