PERFIL QUÍMICO E ATIVIDADES ANTIBACTERIANA, TOXICOLÓGICA E POTENCIAL MODULADOR DO ÓLEO E EXTRATOS Citrus bergamia (Risso & Poiteau): UMA REVISÃO

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5962513014

• Palavras-chave: Citrus bergamia, Fitoquímica, Plantas medicinais

• Keywords: Citrus bergamia, Phytochemistry, Medicinal plants

• Abstract: This paper presents a literature review on the chemical profile, antibacterial and toxicological activities, and modulatory potential of Citrus bergamia oil and extracts (Risso & Poiteau). Phytotherapy, known for offering natural therapeutic alternatives with fewer adverse effects, has been widely used in various health conditions. Citrus bergamia, or bergamot, is a plant of the Rutaceae family, rich in bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols and volatile compounds, which include flavonoids, limonene, linalool, and linalin acetate. The methodology used was an integrative literature review, including articles published between 2018 and 2024. Data were collected from databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar, using key terms related to bergamot and its biological activities. Studies on the antibacterial potential of the essential oil from the fruit peel were analyzed, which demonstrated efficacy against bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. Furthermore, bergamot oil and extracts also exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. The results suggest that Citrus bergamia has great therapeutic potential, being a promising alternative in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections and other health conditions, due to its diverse biological activities. It is concluded that compounds derived from bergamot may play a relevant role in the development of new pharmaceutical and food treatments based on natural products.