Open AccessChemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity, toxicity, genetic analysis and popular use of Eugenia luschnathiana(O. Berg) Klotzsch ex B.D.Jacks: a literature review
Author(s) -
Martha Quitéria Silva Henriques,
David Henrique Xavier Barbosa,
Danielle da Nóbrega Alves,
Ana Karoline Vieira Melo,
Ricardo Dias de Castro
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
boletín latinoamericano y del caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.218
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 0717-7917
DOI - 10.37360/blacpma.21.20.3.17
Subject(s) - petiole (insect anatomy) , antimicrobial , biology , botany , population , chemical composition , traditional medicine , essential oil , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , hymenoptera , environmental health , organic chemistry
This review describes the geographical distribution, botanical data, popular use, chemical composition, pharmacological activities and genetic aspects related to Eugenia luschnathiana, a native Brazilian plant popularly known as “bay pitomba”. E. luschnathianaleaves are characterized morphologically by the presence of a petiole, an attenuated base, acuminated apex, elliptical shape, and parallel venation. The major chemical compounds found in E. luschnathiana are sesquiterpenes. Literature reports showed that E. luschnathianaextracts have antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The extractsfrom the leaf, fruit and stem, and a concentrated residual solution of its essential oil, displayed negligible toxicity. Lastly, a cytogenetic analysis indicated that some markers can be used for the study of genetic diversity, population structure, and genetic improvements. The information available on E. luschnathianasupports the hypothesis that this plant may be a source of compounds with promising pharmacological activity.