Chemical Composition, Biological Activity, and Potential Uses of Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) and Oregano Essential Oil – MDPI

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https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/2/267

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EOs are used in pharmaceutical production, cosmetics, and food preservation to ensure the microbiological stability of products. In addition to EOs, other bioactive components of MAPs, including active polyphenols [1,6,7], also have potential applications in medicine and pharmacy.:
Se menciona que los aceites esenciales de plantas como el orégano se utilizan para asegurar la estabilidad microbiológica de productos, lo que implica actividad antimicrobiana.
The research findings highlight the promising role of these compounds as potential structures in the search for new antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents.:
Se menciona que los compuestos (thymol y carvacrol) presentes en el aceite esencial de orégano tienen propiedades antioxidantes.
These compounds (also present in extracts) exhibit significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities.:
El texto menciona explícitamente que los compuestos del orégano tienen actividad anticancerígena.