Essential oil of Citrus hystrix DC.: A mini-review on chemical composition, extraction method, bioactivities, and potential applications in food and pharmaceuticals

Citrus hystrix DC. is a common herb in tropical regions. Its essential oils are now widely researched and applied because of their high economic value safety for humans interesting materials future trends. This review provides an extensive overview the biological activities C. oil, characterized predominantly by citronellal, ?-Pinene, sabinene, limonene, terpinene-4-ol, which deciding factors antimicrobial, antioxidant, insect repellent, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it fields food preservation pharmaceuticals. However, these applications should consider ratio components variable when using from different parts plant depending on original location plant, growth stages, traditional or modern extraction methods, pre-treatment methods.