GC/MS Analysis, Cytotoxicity, and Antimicrobial Properties of Six Moroccan Essential Oils Traditionally Used for COVID-19 Prevention.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited interest in traditional medicinal plants as potential therapeutic agents. This study examined the chemical composition, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from six Moroccan medicinal plants, namely, Eucalyptus globulus, Artemisia absinthium, Syzygium aromaticum, Thymus vulgaris, Artemisia alba, and Santolina chamaecyparissus, which are commonly used by the Moroccan population for COVID-19 prevention. The chemical composition of each essential oil was determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to identify key compounds. Cytotoxicity was evaluated in the Vero E6 cell line, which is frequently used in SARS-CoV-2 research, using the neutral red assay, with oil concentrations

SUBMITTER: Zaher H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature