A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity
Mexico is the center of origin of the species popularly known as toronjil or lemon balm (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling). Two subspecies have been identified and are commonly called purple or red (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling subspecies. mexica...
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doaj-b471e2e5d6c747b791a381c45b9654222021-07-01T00:39:37ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-06-01263751375110.3390/molecules26123751A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and BioactivityMariana Palma-Tenango0Rosa E. Sánchez-Fernández1Marcos Soto-Hernández2Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, MexicoLaboratorio Nacional de Investigación y Servicios Agroalimentarios y Forestales (LANISAF), Edificio Efraím Hernández Xolocotzi Nivel 1 y 2, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, 56230 Texcoco, MexicoPosgrado en Botánica, Colegio de Postgraduados-Campus Montecillo, km 36.5, Carretera México-Texcoco, 56230 Texcoco, MexicoMexico is the center of origin of the species popularly known as toronjil or lemon balm (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling). Two subspecies have been identified and are commonly called purple or red (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling subspecies. mexicana) and white (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> subspecies xolocotziana Bye, E.L. Linares & Ramamoorthy). Plants from these subspecies differ in the size and form of inflorescence and leaves. They also possess differences in their chemical compositions, including volatile compounds. Traditional Mexican medicine employs both subspecies. <i>A. mexicana</i> exhibits a broad range of pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and antioxidant. A systematic vision of these plant’s properties is discussed in this review, exposing its significant potential as a source of valuable bioactive compounds. Furthermore, this review provides an understanding of the elements that make up the species’ holistic system to benefit from lemon balm sustainably.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/12/3751toronjilMexican agastachearomatic plants |
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Mariana Palma-Tenango Rosa E. Sánchez-Fernández Marcos Soto-Hernández A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity Molecules toronjil Mexican agastache aromatic plants |
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Mariana Palma-Tenango Rosa E. Sánchez-Fernández Marcos Soto-Hernández |
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A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity |
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A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity |
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A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity |
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A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity |
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A Systematic Approach to <i>Agastache mexicana</i> Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity |
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systematic approach to <i>agastache mexicana</i> research: biology, agronomy, phytochemistry, and bioactivity |
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Mexico is the center of origin of the species popularly known as toronjil or lemon balm (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling). Two subspecies have been identified and are commonly called purple or red (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> Linton & Epling subspecies. mexicana) and white (<i>Agastache mexicana</i> subspecies xolocotziana Bye, E.L. Linares & Ramamoorthy). Plants from these subspecies differ in the size and form of inflorescence and leaves. They also possess differences in their chemical compositions, including volatile compounds. Traditional Mexican medicine employs both subspecies. <i>A. mexicana</i> exhibits a broad range of pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and antioxidant. A systematic vision of these plant’s properties is discussed in this review, exposing its significant potential as a source of valuable bioactive compounds. Furthermore, this review provides an understanding of the elements that make up the species’ holistic system to benefit from lemon balm sustainably. |
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