Research Progress on Physiological Functions of Litsea cubeba Essential Oil and Its Application in Animal Production
Litsea cubeba essential oil is a natural plant volatile oil extracted from various parts of the fruit,leaves,flowers,branches,roots,et al of Litsea cubeba.It has many biological functions such as antibacterial,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor,and has become a research highlight in the fields of biology,medicine and agriculture.In this paper,the main bioactive components and physiological functions of Litsea cubeba essential oil and its application in animal production were reviewed,in order to provide reference for the development and application of Litsea cubeba essential oil in animal nutrition and feed processing.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(6):3554-3562]