AUTHOR=Dagni Amal , Hegheș Simona Codruta , Suharoschi Ramona , Pop Oana Lelia , Fodor Adriana , Vulturar Romana , Cozma Angela , Aniq filali Oufaa , Vodnar Dan Cristian , Soukri Abdelaziz , El Khalfi Bouchra 

TITLE=Essential oils from Dysphania genus: Traditional uses, chemical composition, toxicology, and health benefits

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pharmacology

VOLUME=13

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.1024274

DOI=10.3389/fphar.2022.1024274

ISSN=1663-9812

ABSTRACT=<p>The genus <italic>Dysphania</italic> belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is known for its many health benefits. Therefore, it is commonly available worldwide and includes more than 47 species, five species have been mainly reported, and <italic>D. ambrosioides</italic> has been one of the most widely used plants for thousands of years as a remedy for a wide range of ailments. In recent investigations, the essential oils of the genus <italic>Dysphania</italic> have been examined for their antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties related to specific components such as terpenoid compounds that exhibit pharmacological activity. Moreover, some of <italic>Dysphania</italic>’s compounds show a toxicological effect. Therefore, the objective of the study was to provide EO chemical composition and pharmacological data of the genus <italic>Dysphania</italic>.</p>