Elemicin

Elemicine is a phenol methyl ether as found in elemi, mace, carrot, and nutmeg.

Phenol methyl ethers are similar to phenols, but even more powerful.  Concerns with overuse include psychotropic, neurotoxic effects, liver toxicity, and possible carcinogenic activity.

Links to Plants Containing Elemicin

RESEARCH

The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.

ANTIBACTERIAL

• Methylisoeugenol and elemicin from Daucus carota were antimicrobial.  From:  Rossi, P. G., Bao, L., Luciani, A., Panighi, J., Desjobert, J. M., Costa, J., … & Berti, L. (2007). (E)-Methylisoeugenol and elemicin: Antibacterial components of Daucus carota L. essential oil against Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(18), 7332-7336.

By: Kathy Sadowski

Updated: 1/7/19