Exploring Plai Oil's Volatile Compounds
Essential oils are renowned for their rich content of volatile compounds, offering various benefits. One such example is plai oil, extracted from the rhizome of Zingiber cassumunar. This oil provides both physical and emotional health benefits, such as pain relief, aromatherapy, and general self-care, as previously discussed in the article: Plai Oil: Nature's Soothing Solution for Health and Wellness
These benefits are attributed to the contributions of the volatile compounds in plai oil. Here are the dominant volatile compounds found in plai oil:
Sabinene
Plai oil contains about 25-45% sabinene [1]. Sabinene has anti-inflammatory [2], antioxidant [3], antimicrobial, and antifungal properties [4].
Terpinen-4-ol
Plai oil has around 25-45% terpinen-4ol in its composition [1]. This compound has analgesic (pain-relieving) and antifungal activities [5]. Furthermore, it has antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antineuralgic properties [4].
γ-Terpinene
γ-terpinene exhibits antimicrobial activity against various human pathogens and contributes to the overall antimicrobial efficacy of the oil [4]. This compound is found in plai oil at a concentration of 5-10% [1].
α-Terpinene
Plai oil contains about 2-5% α-terpinene [1]. This compound contributes to the oil's antimicrobial and antioxidant properties [4].
(E)-1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD)
DMPBD is found in plai oil at a concentration of 1-10% [1] and is known for its analgesic effects [4].
Additionally, there are other volatile compounds such as α-thujene, α-pinene, β-pinene, β-myrcene, β-phellandrene, and β-sesquiphellandrene.
It's important to note that the presence and concentrations of volatile compounds in plai oil can vary. Factors such as the extraction process and the geographic region where plai is grown can influence the volatile compound content.
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References:
[1] Sukatta, U., Rugthaworn, P., Punjee, P., Chidchenchey, S., & Keeratinijakal, V. (2009). Chemical composition and physical properties of oil from Plai (Zingiber cassumunar Roxb.) obtained by hydro distillation and hexane extraction. Agriculture and Natural Resources, 43(5), 212-217.
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