Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Oreocallis grandiflora.

The article "Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Oreocallis grandiflora" discusses the chemical composition and medicinal properties of the essential oil obtained from Oreocallis grandiflora, a plant found in southern Ecuador to northern Peru. The essential oil is mainly composed of aromatic compounds, monoterpene hydrocarbons, and oxygenated monoterpenes. The article also mentions the traditional medicinal uses of O. grandiflora, including anti-inflammatory, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, hypoglycemic, and vulnerary properties. Additionally, the essential oil exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, suggesting potential applications in natural medicine and food preservation. [Extracted from the article]

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