Table 1.
Main information about the plant species used in this study
| Scientific namea | Common name | Botanic family | Part used | Specimen voucher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B. L. Burtt& R. M. Sm | Shellflower | Zingiberaceae | Leaves | RBR44875 |
| Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle | Citronella | Poaceae | Leaves | RBR44848 |
| Ocimum gratissimum L. | Clove basil | Lamiaceae | Leaves | RBR36382 |
| Mentha spicata L. | Spearmint | Lamiaceae | Leaves | CBPM 096 |
| Laurus nobilis L. | Bay lurel | Lauraceae | Leaves | RBR 42612 |
| Cinnamomum spp. | Cinnamom | Lauraceae | Stem | Commercial sample |
a
The scientific names were proposed according to The Plant List 2019 (http://www.theplantlist.org) and Reflora 2020 (http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora).