Abstract
Copal is the Spanish word used to describe aromatic resins from several genera of plants. Mexican copal derives from several Bursera spp., Protium copal, some Pinus spp. (e.g., P. pseudostrobus) and a few Fabaceae spp. It has been used for centuries as incense for religious ceremonies, as a food preservative, and as a treatment for several illnesses. The aim of this review is to analyze the chemical composition and biological activity of commercial Mexican Bursera copal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 22383-22394 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Molecules |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 12 2015 |
Keywords
- Bursera
- Copal
- Essential oil
- Lignans
- Resin
- Terpenoids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry (miscellaneous)
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry