BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GERANIOL
Journal Title: Postępy Fitoterapii - Year 2016, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol with pleasant rose-like odor known as an important constituent of essential oil of ginger, lemon, lime, lavender, nutmeg, orange, roseand a safe commercial fragrance compound with the variety of biochemical and pharmacological properties . It is secreted by the blooming flowers as the attract pollinators . On the other hand, it has the strong insecticidal properties and is used as ingredient in many formulations against mosquitoes and ticks . Additionally, numerous studies in vitro and in vivo have proved geraniol activity against prostate, intestine, liver, kidney, and skin cancer . It can induce apoptosis and increase expression of the proapoptotic proteins . Synergy of it with other drugs may further increase the range of chemotherapeutic agents . Other its biological activities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects have also been investigated . Antibacterial activity of this compound against respiratory tract pathogens and strains derived from food also was observed . This review discuss some of the most important applications of geraniol .
Authors and Affiliations
Wanda Mączka, Katarzyna Wińska, Małgorzata Grabarczyk, Mirosław Anioł
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BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GERANIOL
Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol with pleasant rose-like odor known as an important constituent of essential oil of ginger, lemon, lime, lavender, nutmeg, orange, roseand a safe commercial fragrance compound with the...
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