EFSA Compendium of Botanicals

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Pelargonium odoratissimum (L.) L'Hér.

Family:: Geraniaceae
Approval state:: Approved
Number of articles retrieved:: 38
Number of processed references:: 5

Compositions

#1: 1,8-cineole #2: ellagitannins #3: Gallic acid #4: Protocatechuic acid #5: Proanthocyanidins #6: Fenchone #7: Iso-menthone #8: Methyleugenol #9: Piperitone #10: methyleugenol #11: isomenthone #12: camphor #13: methyleugenol #14: methylisoeugenol

Endpoint Studies

Genotoxicity

Composition #1: Wang, Jian-gang. Analysis of volatile.Constitue ts from the fresh leaves of Pelargonium odoratissimum (L.) L Her. ex Ait. by headspace solid-phase micro extraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. anhui nongye kexue, 2011, p. 10787–10789. .

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Additional extraction description:

Headspace sampling - SPME
Substance:

1,8-cineole (RF-00003470-PAR)
Additional substance description:

eucaliptol
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

1.31
Internal remarks:

1,8-cineole

Composition #2: Williams, CA., Newman, M., Gibby, M. The application of leaf phenolic evidence for systematic studies within the genus Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) . biochemical systematics and ecology, 2000, vol. 28, no. 2, p. 119–132. DOI: 10.1016/S0305-1978(99)00044-7. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Solvent extraction (A0BZR)
Additional extraction description:

MeOH 80%
Substance:

Ellagitannins (hydrolysable tannins) Ellagitannins (hydrolysable tannins) (RF-00004379-PAR)
Analytical method code:

Standard Chromatographic tests (paper- thin layer- and column chromatography) (F016A)
Yes/No Qualitative:

Positive/Present (POS)
Result type:

Qualitative Value (Binary) (BIN)
Internal remarks:

ellagitannins

Composition #3: Williams, CA., Newman, M., Gibby, M. The application of leaf phenolic evidence for systematic studies within the genus Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) . biochemical systematics and ecology, 2000, vol. 28, no. 2, p. 119–132. DOI: 10.1016/S0305-1978(99)00044-7. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Solvent extraction (A0BZR)
Additional extraction description:

MeOH 80%
Substance:

gallic acid (RF-00003821-PAR)
Analytical method code:

Standard Chromatographic tests (paper- thin layer- and column chromatography) (F016A)
Yes/No Qualitative:

Positive/Present (POS)
Result type:

Qualitative Value (Binary) (BIN)
Internal remarks:

Gallic acid

Composition #4: Williams, CA., Newman, M., Gibby, M. The application of leaf phenolic evidence for systematic studies within the genus Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) . biochemical systematics and ecology, 2000, vol. 28, no. 2, p. 119–132. DOI: 10.1016/S0305-1978(99)00044-7. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Solvent extraction (A0BZR)
Additional extraction description:

MeOH 80%
Substance:

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (RF-00008853-PAR)
Analytical method code:

Standard Chromatographic tests (paper- thin layer- and column chromatography) (F016A)
Yes/No Qualitative:

Positive/Present (POS)
Result type:

Qualitative Value (Binary) (BIN)
Internal remarks:

Protocatechuic acid

Composition #5: Williams, CA., Newman, M., Gibby, M. The application of leaf phenolic evidence for systematic studies within the genus Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) . biochemical systematics and ecology, 2000, vol. 28, no. 2, p. 119–132. DOI: 10.1016/S0305-1978(99)00044-7. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Solvent extraction (A0BZR)
Additional extraction description:

MeOH 80%
Substance:

Proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) Proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) (RF-00004370-PAR)
Analytical method code:

Standard Chromatographic tests (paper- thin layer- and column chromatography) (F016A)
Yes/No Qualitative:

Positive/Present (POS)
Result type:

Qualitative Value (Binary) (BIN)
Internal remarks:

Proanthocyanidins

Composition #6: Lis-Balchin, M., Roth, G. Composition of the essential oils of Pelargonium odoratissimum, P-exstipulatum, and P. x fragrans (Geraniaceae) and their bioactivity. FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, 2000, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 391–394. DOI: 10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6<391::AID-FFJ929>3.0.CO;2-W. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

fenchone (RF-00003814-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

2.5-7.9
Internal remarks:

Fenchone

Composition #7: Lis-Balchin, M., Roth, G. Composition of the essential oils of Pelargonium odoratissimum, P-exstipulatum, and P. x fragrans (Geraniaceae) and their bioactivity. FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, 2000, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 391–394. DOI: 10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6<391::AID-FFJ929>3.0.CO;2-W. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

menthone (RF-00011280-PAR)
Additional substance description:

Iso-menthone
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

4.6-16.9
Internal remarks:

Iso-menthone

Composition #8: Lis-Balchin, M., Roth, G. Composition of the essential oils of Pelargonium odoratissimum, P-exstipulatum, and P. x fragrans (Geraniaceae) and their bioactivity. FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, 2000, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 391–394. DOI: 10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6<391::AID-FFJ929>3.0.CO;2-W. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

methyleugenol (RF-00003931-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

31.2-79.8
Internal remarks:

Methyleugenol

Composition #9: Lis-Balchin, M., Roth, G. Composition of the essential oils of Pelargonium odoratissimum, P-exstipulatum, and P. x fragrans (Geraniaceae) and their bioactivity. FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL, 2000, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 391–394. DOI: 10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6<391::AID-FFJ929>3.0.CO;2-W. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

p-Menth-1-en-3-one (RF-00009951-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

1.4-8.8
Internal remarks:

Piperitone

Composition #10: Khalid, Khalid A., Cai, Weiming., Ahmed, Aisha M. A. Effect of Harvesting Treatments and Distillation Methods on the Essential Oil of Lemon Balm and Apple Geranium Plants. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS, 2009, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 120–130. .

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Live plants (as part-nature) (A0BA0)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

hydrodistillation (HD), hydro-steam distillation (HD-SD) and steam distillation (SD)
Substance:

methyleugenol (RF-00003931-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

12.2 - 30.4
Internal remarks:

methyleugenol

Composition #11: Khalid, Khalid A., Cai, Weiming., Ahmed, Aisha M. A. Effect of Harvesting Treatments and Distillation Methods on the Essential Oil of Lemon Balm and Apple Geranium Plants. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS, 2009, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 120–130. .

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Live plants (as part-nature) (A0BA0)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

hydrodistillation (HD), hydro-steam distillation (HD-SD) and steam distillation (SD)
Substance:

menthone (RF-00011280-PAR)
Additional substance description:

isomenthone
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

15.1-26.9
Internal remarks:

isomenthone

Composition #12: Khalid, Khalid A., Cai, Weiming., Ahmed, Aisha M. A. Effect of Harvesting Treatments and Distillation Methods on the Essential Oil of Lemon Balm and Apple Geranium Plants. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS, 2009, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 120–130. .

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Live plants (as part-nature) (A0BA0)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

hydrodistillation (HD), hydro-steam distillation (HD-SD) and steam distillation (SD)
Substance:

Camphor (RF-00003986-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

0.1 - 2.4
Internal remarks:

camphor

Composition #13: Andrade, Milene A., Cardoso, Maria G., Batista, Luis R., Freire, Juliana M., Nelson, David L. Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of essential oil of Pelargonium odoratissimum. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY, 2011, vol. 21, no. 1, p. 47–52. DOI: 10.1590/S0102-695X2011005000009. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

methyleugenol (RF-00003931-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

96.8
Internal remarks:

methyleugenol

Composition #14: Andrade, Milene A., Cardoso, Maria G., Batista, Luis R., Freire, Juliana M., Nelson, David L. Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of essential oil of Pelargonium odoratissimum. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY, 2011, vol. 21, no. 1, p. 47–52. DOI: 10.1590/S0102-695X2011005000009. [DOI link]

Language:

English (en)
Plant part:

Leaves (as part-nature) (A0EKT)
Extraction/Preparation method:

Essential oil (as part-nature) (A166Q)
Additional extraction description:

steam distillation
Substance:

methylisoeugenol (RF-00003493-PAR)
Analytical method code:

GC-MS (F046A)
Result unit:

Percent (G138A)
Result type:

Numerical Value (VAL)
Value (concentration, content):

1.7
Internal remarks:

methylisoeugenol