Candelilla: Endemic plant with an integral potential use
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Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc, residues, bioactive compoundsAbstract
Much of the Mexican territory is made up of arid and semi-arid zones, which are populated by various forms of life. The plants and shrubs that live there are non-timber forest resources important for the country’s economy, as is the case of candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc), which is used to obtain its wax, which presents desirable qualities for multiple industrial applications, mainly in the area of food and cosmetics. During the extraction process, a large amount of waste is generated per year that is rich in bioactive compounds, which are not used efficiently. On the other hand, there is little information from producing states such as Coahuila, Durango and Zacatecas that describes the characteristics of candelilla and its residues, as well as the biological diversity present in these areas. This review focused on the chemical composition of the candelilla plant and its residues to assess its potential as a source of bioactive compounds, as well as to describe the main characteristics of the wax.
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