Lemon verbena is also classified as verbena triphylla, verbena citriodora, lippia triphylla, lippia citriodora, and aloysia citriodora cav. The genus contains roughly 200 species of tropical shrubs that are found around the world. Lippia citriodora definition of lippia citriodora by the. Investigation of chemical composition of lippia citriodora. Flowers are pale mauve and appear from late summer to winter. Pdf essential oil content and composition of lemon verbena.
The plants database includes the following 3 species of lippia. Half hardy it is best grown against a wall or in a pot placed near the house, or if youre in a wet,cold area bring it in to an unheated greenhouse or polytunnel for. Lippia citriodora, aloysia citriodora, verbena citriodora. Pdf the effect of lemon verbena lippia citriodora verbascoside. Comparison of morphological traits and essential oils.
Essential oil composition of lemon verbena lippia citriodora. Plants are fragrant due to their essential oils, which vary between species but may include estragole. Essential oil of lippia citriodora promote survival of pc12 cells following treatment with h 2 o 2 sahar babaei abrak 1, rahele zhiani 2 1department of chemistry, faculty of sciences, khorasan razavi science and research branch, islamic azad university, neyshabur, iran. Descriptionthis deciduous shrub was introduced into england in 1784, reaching a height of 15 feet in the isle of wight and in sheltered localities. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
The chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from fresh leaves of lippia citriodora verbenaceae was analyzed by gcfid and gcms in may, when growth rates are maximal, and in. Product technical specification data sheet lemon verbena leaf chopped product general characteristics name lemon verbena latin name lippia citriodora h. Aztec sweet herb the lowgrowing ground cover, lippia dulcis, is native to mexico and central america and the most well known of the more than 200 species of lippia that are mostly from the tropics. Lemon verbena lippia citriodora polyphenols alleviate obesityrelated disturbances in hypertrophic adipocytes through ampkdependent mechanisms. Antioxidant properties of various solvent extracts of. Lippia dulcis, phyla scaberrime, lippia mexicana, aztec.
Growing more than 3 metres 10 feet high in warm climates, it is also grown as a potted plant reaching a height of about 25. Lippia is well adapted to floodplains and adjacent areas, and is extremely difficult to control. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120326 which reports it as an accepted name record 6894. Lippia citriodora perennials suitable for the rock garden normal, welldrained, repaired as preferable exposure sun color white it belongs to the family of verbenaceae the flowering period is july september hight cm 150 cm density 1 potted seedlings per square meter, diameter pot 14cm it is sold at a price of 4. The plant lemon verbena lippia citriodora and aloysia triphylla, a member of verbenaceae family, is one of the most important species mainly used as a spice and herbal medicine valentao et al. It bears small, white flowers in terminal panicles. Lemon verbena lippia citriodora belongs tothe verbenaceae shahpasand family. Lippia citriodora kunth is widely spread in tropical, subtropical, central to south america, and in africa. The plant, which flourishes in loamy soil, is bred from seeds and cuttings. Gartenschlau pflanzen verstehen lernen mit bernd 938 views 7. Pdf the effects of two doses of a verbascosidebased dietary supplement on performance, some blood parameters, and plasma oxidative status in lacaune. Lippia is found in every australian state and territory except for tasmania. It prefers full sun, a lot of water, and a light loam soil, and is sensitive to cold.
It grows spontaneously in south america and is cultivated in north africa and southern europe. Lippia species, aztec sweet herb, bushy lippia, honeyherb. With the new approach of combining the qra2, phototoxicity see. Lippia alba bushy lippia lippia graveolens mexican oregano lippia micromera spanish thyme legal. It is a serious environmental and pastoral weed in the murraydarling river system in queensland and new south wales. The essential oil is a delightful but dangerously phototoxic oil use with caution on the skin even when diluted, as all essential oils should be, but it is perfectly safe in burners or. The genus lippia verbenaceae includes approximately 200 species of herbs, shrubs and small trees quirantespine et al. A survey of the available literature shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders and as seasoning. Aug 22, 2019 lemon verbena is a deciduous, aromatic plant native to argentina and chile, growing to 3 m and characterized by fragrant lemonscented, narrow leaves. As an example, the genus lippia is a perennial plant that belongs to the verbenaceae family. The goal of this study is to investigate the anticonvulsant activity of the plants leave ethanolic extract against electro and chemoconvulsantinduced seizures in mice. Safety of lippia citriodora, as a herbal remedy, in pregnancy has not yet been evaluated.
The chemical composition, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 52 species attributed to the genus lippia verbenaceae as used in the south and central america, and tropical africa, were revised and compared. Lemon verbena lippia citriodora is a member of verbenaceae family. Lippia citriodora leafflower oil skin deep cosmetics. This study was designed with objective to evaluate the performance of l. The standards verbena oil and verbena absolute lippia citriodora kunth. Anticonvulsant effects of lippia citriodora verbenaceae. Teeverbenen lippia citriodora zitronenverbene orangenverbene arg. It grows to a height of 1 to 3 metres and exudes a powerful lemony scent.
South america chile and peru lemon verbena has an unusually pure, fruity lemon, note it is more intense than many other lemonscented herbs. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about lippia species, aztec sweet herb, bushy lippia, honeyherb lippia dulcis supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at. Aloysia citrodora, lemon verbena, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family verbenaceae, native to south america. Knowing more about yield morphological and essential content in both conditions is very necessary. Argyropoulou c, daferera d, tarantilis pa, et al 2007 chemical composition of the essential oil from leaves of lippia citriodora h.
Lippia citriodora article about lippia citriodora by the. Lippia citriodora, essential oil, hydrodistillation, gcms. Differential effects of a combination of hibiscus sabdariffa and lippia. It belongs to the family verbanaceae, which is composed of 41 genera with approximately 220 species of herbs, shrubs and small trees evans, 1989. A survey of the available literature shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of gastrointestinal and. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120326 which reports it as an accepted name record 6894 with original publication details. Abstract in this study the chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from leaves of lippia citriodora verbenaceae grown under greenhouse conditions in mazandaran, iran. A dozen species of lippias are utilized in medicine and in perfumery for their fragrant oils the drug lippia mexicana consists of the leaves and flowers of l. We hypothesized that we could demonstrate in a single polyphenol an inherent potential to exert polypharmacological effects other than redox modulation. Pdf lemon verbena leaves are used as the plant for injection, aromatic, digestive and antispasmodic. We then reasoned that the effects of the extract could be simplified by the use of verbascoside. Lemon verbena plant, lippia citriodora, is a native of chile and peru. Functional ingredients based on nutritional phenolics.
The potential synergistic modulation of ampk by lippia citriodora. Lippia citriodora, or south american lippia, a semishrub of the family verbenaceae that produces volatile oil. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Teratogenic effect of lippia citriodora leaves aqueous.
Lippia citriodora synonyms, lippia citriodora pronunciation, lippia citriodora translation, english dictionary definition of lippia citriodora. The plants stalk reaches 2 m and is straight and bare, with whorls of pointed, lancelike solidedged leaves. The leaves are very fragrant, lanceolate, arranged in threes, 3 to 4 inches long, with smooth margins, pale green in colour, having parallel veins at rightangles to the midrib and flat bristles along the edges. A highly aromatic shrub, grown for its lemon scented leaves which are used to make tea. Lippia dulcis, phyla scaberrime, lippia mexicana family. Lippia citriodora and aloysia triphylla, a member of verbenaceae family, is one of the most important species mainly used as a spice.
Lippia citriodora lc represents a complex plantderived source of. Notification of the 49th amendment to the ifra code of practice. Lemon verbena oil lippia citriodora syn aloysia triphylla essential oil 100% pure natural undiluted uncut therapeutic grade oil 0. Sccp107306 clarification to opinions sccnfp0320 00 and sccnfp039200 concerning the conditions of use of fragrance ingredients obtained from verbena lippia. Lippia multiflora, essential oil, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes. May 19, 2012 teeverbenen lippia citriodora zitronenverbene orangenverbene arg. Lippia citriodora leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of lippia citriodora. On the basis of previous research, a dietary supplement containing 500 mg of a combination of polyphenolic extracts from lippia citriodora l. An aromatic shrub native to south america, cultivated for its fragrant foliage and flowers.
Aloysia citriodora palau is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus aloysia family verbenaceae. Evaluation of phytochemical characters in lippia citriodora h. Loose clusters of tiny lilac or whitish flowers bloom on soft branches in summer and fall. Racemes of pale pink flowers are produced through summer. Aloysia triphylla lippia citriodora bamboo pipeline. It was named after augustus lippi, 16781705, a french naturalist and botanist with italian origins. Product technical specification data sheet lemon verbena.
Lemon verbena lippia citriodora polyphenols alleviate. Aloysia triphylla lippia citriodora lemon verbena has strongly lemonscented bright green crinkled foliage that is often used to flavor teas and iced drinks. Lemon verbena, aloysia citriodora or lippia citriodora, tropical perennial shrub belonging to the family verbenaceae, originating in argentina and chile. Phytochemical variations in lemon verbena lippia citriodora. Lippia citriodora kunth is one of the iranian traditional medicines for the treatment of convulsive disorders. This mexican herb with ovalshaped leaves and small white flowers is a sprawling ground. It was brought to europe by the spanish and the portuguese in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil. Azelis is a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals. Verbenaceae lemonscented verbena, lemon luisa origin. Mexican lippia or aztec sweet herb was used as a sweetener in the. Aloysia citriodora is synonymous with aloysia triphylla, lippia citriodora, verbena citriodora and verbena triphylla. Lippia is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, verbenaceae. The leaves are used in giving flavor to drinks, desserts, fruit salads and jellies and for ospicing up food. Comparison of morphological traits and essential oils content.
Lippia citriodora leaf extract skin deep cosmetics. Antioxidant properties of various solvent extracts of lemon. Prefers rich, moist soils in a protected, sunny position. Recommendation for lippia citriodora leaf oil flavor usage levels up to. Pdf effect of planting density and sowing date on the essential oil. Lemon verbena essential oillippia citriodora luminescents. Recommendation for lippia citriodora leaf oil usage levels up to. Thus, lemon verbena can be used to give fruit salads an unusual touch, or a chopped leaves can be sprinkled over a fruit bowl, or freshly prepared fruit juice can be garnished with one or two leaves of lemon verbena.
Lippia citriodora leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of lippia citriodora functions. Verbenae citriodorae folium product detailed description main components essential oil composed of monoterpenes citral. Lippia citriodora, sowing date, planting density, essential oil. Hbk verbenaceae is an herbal species mainly used as a spice and medicinal plant. Violation of government restrictions banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics. The aim of this study was to determine the anticandida activities of the ethanolic and.
Lemon verbena, lippia citriodora has the most lemony scent of all plants, it almost smells like lemon sherbet if only there was a scratch and sniff feature on your screen. The leaves of lemon verbena, which is also known as aloysia citiodora, lippia citriodora, verveine citronelle herb louisa, and lemon beebrush, have a pleasant lemony scent, which is why they are used to add flavor to marinades, fish, poultry, salads, puddings and drinks, and they are also used to make a delicious herbal tea. The phenolic compounds merged into this group may be classified. Lemon verbena lippia citriodora is a deciduous perennial shrub native to peru, argentina and chile, and was brought to europe by the spanish in the 17th century. Verveine odorante aloysia citriodora palau lippia citriodora. Introduction moldenke also known as lippia adoensis hochst is a herbaceous plant lippia. Effect of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of lippia citriodora on. Pdf essential oil content and composition of lemon.
Verbena lemon verbena essential oil lippia citriodora 100. Clarification to opinions sccnfp032000 and sccnfp0392. Spanish explorers brought this plant to spain in the 17th century at which point it was named after princess louisa of parma genus name is a version of louisa and common name is herb louisa. Essential oil content and composition of lemon verbena lippia citriodora kunth. Other applications include fruits sorbet or any processed dessert based on fruits, e.
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