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Antioxidant Activity of Some Essential Oils

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The paper presents the antioxidant activity of some essential oils: clove, basil, coriander, sage, dill, oregano, juniper, rosemary and thyme, as determined by the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrilhidrazil). Clove oil has not only the greatest antioxidant activity but also a strong antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory analgesic properties, given by its main component namely eugenol. Following the results, the other essential oils, present an antioxidant activity with lower values.

Source: Food and Environment Safety Journal

Authors: Sonia Amariei, Simona Ciornei, Elena Sănduleac

Language: English

Topic: Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3035763323

FWCI: 0.32

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Cited by: 3

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