Neha Sharma

Through an analysis of the oil's phytochemical makeup, the antifungal, insecticidal, and antioxidant capabilities of Haplophyllum tuberculatum essential oil not entirely settled and analyzed. The usage of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis resulted in the discovery of fifty chemicals, with β-Caryophyllene being the major fixing identified among these compounds. The results of the study revealed that HTEO demonstrated a significant level of effectiveness against Aspergillus flavus, as confirmed by a hindrance rate of 87.61% ± 1.71%. The antifungal effects of this substance, then again, were not nearly as intense as the antibacterial effects. Furthermore, the results of the contact and inhalation tests indicated that it had a vital insecticidal action against C. maculatus. This was affirmed by the LC50 values of 30.66 and 40.28 μL/100g, respectively. It was resolved that the essential oil possessed an antioxidant capacity of 869.45 mg AAE/g. This was mostly because of the presence of γ-Terpinyl isobutyrate, which is an antioxidant, as well as γ-Cadinene and p-Cymen-7-ol, which are principally responsible for their antifungal action. With regards to the treatment of illness, the utilization of HTEO as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic medications is turning into an increasingly prevalent practice.