Cedrus libani

Common Names: cedar of Lebanon, Cyprus cedar

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

The Therapeutic Potential of Essential Oils in Managing Inflammatory Skin Conditions: A Scoping Review.

Summary

Review of essential oils (EOs) for treating skin conditions. Tea tree oil shows efficacy for acne, kānuka oil and frankincense for psoriasis/eczema. More research needed for ajwain, eucalyptus, and cedarwood oils. Quality and safety of EOs inconsistent, further studies required.

Review Immunology
Dontje AEWK et al (2024).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ph17050571
PubMed:
38794141

Exploring the Larvicidal and Repellent Potential of Taurus Cedar (Cedrus libani) Tar against the Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato).

Koc S et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28237689
PubMed:
38067421

Nutrient pools and loss due to the removal of harvesting residue in cedar plantations (a case study from Türkiye).

Güner ŞT et al (2023).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-023-11778-6
PubMed:
37691067

Impact of climatic conditions on radial growth of non-native Cedrus libani compared to native conifers in Central Europe.

Zsolnay N, Walentowitz A and Aas G (2023).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0275317
PubMed:
37172061

Species-specific efficiency in PM(2.5) removal by urban trees: From leaf measurements to improved modeling estimates.

Gaglio M et al (2022).
Sci Total Environ.
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157131
PubMed:
35798105

An Evaluation of the Potential of Essential Oils against SARS-CoV-2 from In Silico Studies through the Systematic Review Using a Chemometric Approach.

Summary

Researchers conducted a systematic review of essential oils (EOs) and their compounds to identify the most promising ones against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. They found 15 EO compounds that showed high promise and identified plant species as potential sources. The study highlights the potential for EOs as antiviral agents but further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to optimize their effectiveness against COVID-19.

Review COVID-19Phytochemistry
Torres Neto L et al (2021).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ph14111138
PubMed:
34832920

Effect of geographical origin on yield and composition of cone essential oils of Cedrus libani A. Rich. growing in Lebanese protected areas and variability assessment in comparison with literature survey.

Phytochemistry
Zgheib R et al (2020).
Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2019-0172
PubMed:
32092041

Himachalol induces apoptosis in B16-F10 murine melanoma cells and protects against skin carcinogenesis.

Genetics
Shebaby W et al (2020).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.112545
PubMed:
31918014

Scale-dependent intraspecific competition of Taurus cedar (Cedrus libani A. Rich.) saplings in the Southern Turkey.

Yılmaz OY et al (2019).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.5757
PubMed:
31788215

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of the Anticancer and Anti-inflammatory Activities of 2-Himachelen-7-ol isolated from Cedrus Libani.

Immunology
Elias A et al (2019).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-019-49374-9
PubMed:
31492934

First Report of Brown Felt Blight Caused by Herpotrichia juniperi on Cedrus libani in Turkey.

Oskay F et al (2011).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-07-10-0547
PubMed:
30743427

The antileishmanial effects of Lowsonia inermis and Cedrus libani on Leishmania major promastigotes: an in vitro study.

Motazedian MH et al (2017).
J Parasit Dis.
DOI:
10.1007/s12639-016-0809-y
PubMed:
28615844

Variability in growth, carbon isotope composition, leaf gas exchange and hydraulic traits in the eastern Mediterranean cedars Cedrus libani and C. brevifolia.

Ducrey M et al (2008).
Tree Physiol.
PubMed:
18316301

Composition and alpha-amylase inhibitory effect of essential oils from Cedrus libani.

Phytochemistry
Loizzo MR et al (2007).
Fitoterapia.
PubMed:
17499940