ABSTRACT
Dengue is among the most important viral diseases of vector spread in the world, causing serious impacts of morbidity and mortality. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the chemical composition and toxicity of the Myrcia sylvatica (G. Mey.) DC essential oil against Aedes aegypti and Artemia salina Leach. Leaves of M. sylvatica. were collected in the Tables Chapada National Park, in the municipality of Carolina (MA) in february 2012. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and their chemical composition was determined by GC / MS. The bioassay front and Artemia salina larvae of the 3° stage of Aedes aegypti were performed at different concentrations. Mortality data were evaluated by linear regression to determine the LC50. Was obtained 0.5% yield values, and (E) -caryophyllene the major constituent. The essential oil showed a LC50 = 79.44 mg / mL front A. saline and is considered highly toxic. However, this oil showed no effect on larvae of A. aegypti. Whereas the brine shrimp test has regard to several biological activities, as antitumoral property, the essential oil from the leaves of M. sylvatica demonstrated potential for development of medicines.
Keywords
Myrcia sylvatica; essential oil; Aedes aegypti; larvicide; Artemia salina
