Elements and Biological Activity Study on Volatile Components of Essential Oil from Michelia Figo
In order to understand the components of the essential oil of Michelia figo,its essential oils were obtained by steam distillation method,and the volatile components were analyzed and identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS),and the antioxidant,antibacterial and antifeedant activities of the essential oil were tested.The results showed that 48 compounds were identified in Michelia figo,and the total content was 93.20%.The main ingredients include:β-elemene,elemene B,elemenol,elemene,β-pinene,isobutylene,heptadecanetetraene,bicyclic elemene,etc.The antioxidant test shows that the essential oil of michelia has strong antioxidant activity,good antibacterial activity,and anti feeding activity against ABTs and DPPH free radicals.