Abstract
Salvia is an important genus in the Lamiaceae family known for its diverse secondary metabolites and pharmacological effects. This study investigated the composition, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of essential oils from three Salvia species: Salvia spinosa, S. macrosiphon, and S. sharifii. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis was used to identify the oil composition. The essential oils of S. spinosa contained a high number of monoterpenes, with α-terpinolene as the key component. S. macrosiphon had a similar composition to S. spinosa, with linalool as the main constituent. S. sharifii oil was characterized by sesquiterpenes, with higher amounts of linalool. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH test, and the antimicrobial activity was tested using the broth microdilution technique. S. macrosiphon exhibited the highest antimicrobial and antioxidant activities among the three species, attributed to its high concentration of monoterpenes and phenolic compounds. S. spinosa also showed significant antimicrobial and antioxidant activities due to its high content of α-terpinolene. These findings highlight the potential of Salvia species as natural sources of antimicrobial and antioxidant agents, with further research needed to explore their therapeutic applications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
